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View gallery Are you sure it’s an SUV? Looks more like a Polestar 4 wagon - in a very good way Well Polestar is calling it an SUV, but we agree - the longer roof, upright rear end and new roof rails have more than a hint of estate to them. Which we’re here for. Who doesn’t like a good Scandinavian wagon? View gallery Those roof bars aren’t just for show, either, as they can support up to 100kg, which is impressive given the full-length glass roof underneath.

How much is the new Range Rover Electric? View gallery Retail pricing starts at €160,620, rising to an astounding €325,360 at the top of the lineup. The Range Rover Electric will be offered with a choice of two different powertrains, in standard- or long-wheelbase and up to seven disparate specifications. The entry-level 450hp option is for the standard wheelbase only, available in SE, HSE and Autobiography trim levels.

Is this Padel: The Movie, presented by Cupra? View gallery Kind of, yeah.

How big are these changes to the NX? View gallery Pretty substantial, although you’d have to be a bit of a Lexus nerd to spot them from the outside. The styling changes are subtle, but you can tell new from old thanks to a more prominent grille that, like that of the bigger RX, now leans forward a little more at the top, and new headlights that wrap more around the edges of that grille.

How does it work? View gallery It's simple. Head to one of the events listed below and take a test drive in a new Ford. For every valid test drive, Ford donates €30 to Irish Guide Dogs. Each event can raise up to €6,000, based on a maximum of 200 test drives. This gives buyers a chance to try some of Ford's electric models, including the Explorer, Capri and Puma Gen-E. Where and when are the events?

How many electric cars were sold in August 2026? In August, 2,265 new electric cars were registered, a seven per cent rise on the 2,115 registered in August 2025. So far this year, 32,079 new electric cars have been registered, a 55 per cent increase over the same period in 2025, when 20,642 were registered.

News in Brief Ahead of its world debut at the IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany later this month, the new Kia PV7 has been teased. Its design language clearly follows that of the existing Kia PV5. The PV7 will be the second all-electric commercial vehicle created on Kia's 'Platform Beyond Vehicle' (PBV) architecture.

News in Brief Breaking View gallery (11) Lexus has unveiled a wide-reaching facelift for its mid-sized NX SUV. It sticks with hybrid or plug-in-hybrid power, though the powertrains have been updated and there's more performance and electric range on offer. Aside from that, the NX gets a visual makeover for the exterior and an all-new interior. Useful links If there is anything about this story we have not covered, you can avail of our expert advice service via the Ask Us Anything page.

News in Brief Cork-born drifting star James Deane will mark 20 years in the sport with the 130 Showdown at Mondello Park on September 19-20. The five-time Formula Drift champion will be joined by names including Mad Mike Whiddett, Chelsea DeNofa, Odi Bakchis and Baggsy, while Deane and Piotr Więcek will reunite with their rebuilt Worthouse S15 Silvias. Tickets start at €35 for adults and €15 for children.

News in Brief Dave has travelled to Germany to be one of the first in Europe to get behind the wheel of the Mazda CX-6e. The electric SUV follows hot on the heels of the recently introduced Mazda6e. The CX-6e features a 78kWh battery and has up to a 484-kilometre range, while inside there’s plenty of space and a massive 26-inch display screen stretching across the dashboard.