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ANGRIER NEW YARIS CROSS SAYS GR-RRRR

THE E-VAN FOR THE JOB VW STAFF PAWS TO HELP

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FORD Pro has introduced the van small businesses across Europe have been waiting for.

The all-new E-Transit Custom, the allelectri­c version of Europe’s best-selling van, is designed to deliver new levels of productivi­ty in the one-tonne van segment.

Next-generation battery technology enables a targeted range of 380 km and 125 kW fast charging ability.

Inspired by insights from small and medium businesses, the E-Transit Custom offers innovative customer experience­s based on cloud connectivi­ty and digital technologi­es — that can all evolve through Ford Power-Up software

Carzone the motoring digital marketplac­e examined the 2022 search history for EVs on its platforms and found the Audi e-tron the most popular car.

The results show the Audi e-tron, Volkswagen ID.4 and Tesla Model 3 are Ireland’s most viewed on the site so far this year, followed by the Nissan Leaf, and the Hyundai Ioniq completing the top five.

STAFF at Volkswagen Group Ireland are ramping up their fundraisin­g efforts in a bid to help charity.

Employees at Volkswagen Group Ireland’s Liffey Valley headquarte­rs held a Doggy Play Day fundraiser where workers were allowed to bring their dogs to work.

The event raised more than €2,000 for charity partner Women’s Aid and brought the firm one step closer to breaking its annual fundraisin­g record for charitable causes.

More than 200 staff at Volkswagen

RENAULT Group finished in second position in the overall market in August with an 11.2 per cent market share.

In the LCV market, Renault Group also ended the month in 2nd position with a 15.1 per cent market share.

The Renault brand finished on the

TOYOTA Ireland is expanding its Yaris Cross compact SUV range with the new GR SPORT grade, coming to Irish shores in the first quarter of 2023.

Inspired by the multi-World Championsh­ip-winning achievemen­ts of Toyota Gazoo Racing, the Yaris Cross GR SPORT comes with exclusive exterior and interior features and retuned suspension for sharper and more engaging handling.

On the street, the new Yaris GR SPORT is distinguis­hed by new 18-in 10-spoke alloy wheels with a bright machined finish.

Group Ireland’s headquarte­rs in Liffey Valley and its nearby National Learning Centre, are on course to raise in excess of €60,000 for a range of good causes in just two years.

As the world returned to work following the Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, the firm’s charity committee has been able to shift away from online tea parties and virtual treks to physical, in-person fundraiser­s with all the added energy they bring. podium in August with an 8.6 per cent share of the combined car and van market while Renault car models came in at 5th position due to Clio and Captur sales.

Patrick Magee, of Renault Group Ireland, said: “What a great August for Renault Group in the overall market.”

The sporting touches also include a new rear diffuser and front grille with an exclusive “hot stamp” piano black mesh pattern and discreet GR badging.

A new Dynamic Grey finish is the GR SPORT’s signature colour, which emphasises its sporty character in addition to its bitone contrast black roof and pillars.

Inside, the front sports seats have new grey upholstery with red stitching; similar bright stitchwork is featured on the steering wheel and shift lever.

The GR logo is prominentl­y featured, on the front headrests, starter button, combimeter and steering wheel, and there are GR SPORTspeci­fic gunmetal silver trim inserts in the doors and instrument panel.

Yaris Cross has a proven foundation for rewarding handling thanks to the

GA-B platform, which gives it a low centre of gravity, a highly rigid body, and balanced chassis.

In the GR SPORT, performanc­e has been sharpened with retuning of the suspension, giving the driver better steering, roll and grip feel.

Indicative pricing starts from €36,830 and presales will begin in the third quarter of this year.

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SLEEK: The all new Toyota Yaris Cross compact SUV

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