Renault Koleos 2017 review
This is the Car Buyers Guide Renault Koleos 2017 review. The D-Segment SUV sector is growing at quite the pace in Ireland, and Renault's addition of the Koleos to their Irish fleet is a firm sign that they want part of...
This is the Car Buyers Guide Renault Koleos 2017 review. The D-Segment SUV sector is growing at quite the pace in Ireland, and Renault's addition of the Koleos to their Irish fleet is a firm sign that they want part of...
This is the Car Buyers Guide Skoda Octavia 2017 review on roads in Ireland. The facelifted Octavia is raising some eyebrows because of the split in the head lights to the front. Apart from that, the appearance...
This is Car Buyers Guide’s Citroen C3 review 2017. Daragh Ó Tuama took the all new Citroen C3 for a drive in the sun in Ireland, appropriate weather for a car in “Power Orange”. The new C3 offers 9 colours as well as 3 different...
This is the Car Buyers Guide all-new Ford Fiesta 2018 review. This 2017 / 2018 Ford is available now in Ireland. Last week, Daragh Ó Tuama made his way to Vallidolid, Spain, to test drive the new Fiesta. These are his first ...
This is Car Buyers Guide Volvo XC60 2017 review. Daragh Ó Tuama reckons Audi and BMW have cause for concern due to Volvo’s latest releases, the new Volvo XC60 being no exception. This new SUV is now available to order...
This is the Car Buyers Guide Skoda Kodiaq review 2017. Daragh Ó Tuama shows us around the spacious, good-looking, simply clever, affordable 7-seater family SUV. He also discusses how it fares against its competitors, which include the...
This is the Car Buyers Guide BMW 4 Series 2017 review. This is the pre-facelift model). In this review, Daragh Ó Tuama looks at the BMW 440i Coupe and the BMW 420d Gran Coupe.
There are huge differences between the two engines. The BMW 440i is bold and fun, while the rumblier BMW 420d has obvious noise differences and is nowhere near as powerful. However, as Daragh points out...
This is the Car Buyers Guide 2017 Mini One D Clubman review - Following the Irish market launch of the MINI Clubman in October 2015...
This is Car Buyers Guide's review of the 2017 Mazda CX-5. These are Daragh Ó Tuama's first impressions...
This is the Car Buyers Guide all-new SEAT Ibiza 2017 review. As we only got to travel 210km in the car, these are our first impressions...
This is the Car Buyers Guide BMW 5 Series Touring Review 2017. Daragh Ó Tuama travelled from Ireland to Hampshire in the UK to test drive the estate version of the new 5 Series. He only got to spend a couple of hours with this particular car - it was long enough to form some first impressions...
This week Car Buyers Guide was at the launch of the all new Suzuki Swift in Manchester, England. The new Swift will be available to the Irish market from June 1st. Along with the obvious changes to the exterior of the Swift; Suzuki has also added the 1.0 litre three cylinder Boosterjet engine which first debuted in the Baleno and S-Cross last year.
We test drive the 2017 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo for a week in Ireland. Longer, bigger and better boot space than the saloon and Touring!
This is the Car Buyers Guide BMW 5 Series, 530d xDrive G30 review in Ireland. Daragh Ó Tuama brought the all-new BMW 5 Series on a 900km...
This week, Car Buyers Guide attended the Irish launch of the new Volkswagen Crafter. Our time with the vehicle was very limited, so this video is more...
This is the Car Buyers Guide new 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan review. We've driven this car a few times before in Ireland. The first time being at the new Volkswagen...
This is the new 2017 KIA Picanto review and first impressions by the Car Buyers Guide Team.
This is the first time that we have driven this car in Ireland. The Volvo V90 CC is a beautiful off-road take of the new Volvo V90 estate...
This is the Car Buyers Guide first impressions review of the 2017 Skoda Octavia vRS and the 2017 Skoda Octavia Scout...
This is the Car Buyers Guide Volvo V90 review 2017 . This is the first time that we've been able to test this car on roads in Ireland...
This is the Car Buyers Guide Tesla Model S review 2017. Daragh Ó Tuama managed to spend a couple of hours with the Tesla Model S P100d as well as...
This is the Car Buyers Guide Tesla Model X 2017 review. These are our first impressions. We got to drive the Tesla model X for the first time last week...
This is Car Buyers Guide's first impressions review of the 2017 all-new Audi Q5.
This is Car Buyers Guide's review of the all-new Audi A5 Coupe. Car Buyers Guide were at the launch of the new Audi A5 and Audi Q5 in Ireland.
This is Car Buyers Guide's new Honda Civic review 2017 with Honda's new 1.0-litre 3-cylinder 130bhp engine.
The KIA Optima Sportswagen (SW) gets its review by Car Buyers Guide in Ireland.
Peugeot has impressed us by turning a run of the mill small MPV, into an exception SUV. This car is beautifully designed and offers a very nice interior.
The new Peugeot 5008 SUV is a complete change in shape and segment for this 7-seater. In this review, Daragh Ó Tuama travelled to Lisbon, Portugal, to test drive the brand-new 2017 Peugeot 5008 SUV.
Kia Ireland has just launched the all-new Kia Rio to the market in Ireland. Daragh Ó Tuama from Car Buyers Guide made his way to the Irish launch of the car to test drive it for review.
This is our Kia Niro Hybrid review 2017. The Niro (not de niro!) is KIA's first hybrid car or SUV (Kia call this SUV a "CUV").
We took the new BMW 2 Series iPerformance Active Tourer Hybrid for a test drive this week.
Suzuki are on a bit of a product offensive and their delivery is getting more and more generous.
Practicality is what this MPV is all about. The Grand Scenic looks better than ever before.
Like most other MPVs, the Volkswagen Sharan is spacious, comfortable and above all else, it is extremely practical.
Whatever your country calls the MX-5, be it the Eunos, the Miata, or just plain old MX-5, it's certainly a nice sight on our roads.
Car Buyers Guide attended the launch of the new Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, Suzuki's latest crossover.
Car Buyers Guide recently attended the launch of the Renault Megane Grand Coupe.
There are not many of these pick-up trucks in Ireland, but we love it when we get our hands on it.
The new Tipo is well-built, comfortable and presented excellently. It certainly is not the most exciting car in the world, but it should be enough to impress some.
The new Audi Q2... how does this new model perform in an extremely competitve segment? We look at the latest edition to the Audi family.https://www.cbg.ie/new-car-review-details/first-drive-review-new-audi-q2
This week we take a look at the Volkswagen Transporter T6. We tested the 4motion version with a 2.0 litre TDI engine. This offers 150 hp and it certainly doesn't lack power.
We got our hands on the brand new Subaru Levorg. This is what Subaru calls the "spiritual successor" of the Legacy Tourer. We drove the Levorg GT 1.6 DIT Lineartronic.
Daragh Ó Tuama takes the new Mazda MX-5 for a spin. This car has many accolades, one of which is the title of World Car of the Year. KODO design has been brought in cleverly and the car both looks and feels stunning.
Car Buyers Guide's Daragh Ó Tuama test drives the brand new Seat Ateca for a week. We tested the 1.6 TDI engine ecomotive which is priced in the €28,000 region.
This week we were at the launch of the Hyundai Ioniq. Our test vehicle was the Ioniq "Electric". This is a full-electric model, but customers can also opt for a hybrid version.
Daragh from the Car Buyers Guide team got his hands on the Opel Astra for a few days. We brought it up the Dublin/Wicklow Mountains.
We all love practicality. No, the Citroen Space Tourer will not offer you the most amazing drive in the world. Afterall, it's pretty-much a van with seats.
Tim Shearwood is just back from the international launch of the new Toyota C-HR. Here's his round the block review of this slick new Coupe High Rider.
Daragh Ó Tuama attended the Irish launch of the new Fiat 124 Spider in Kildare, Ireland. This car will be coming to the market north of €30,000.
Daragh Ó Tuama gets his hands on the Mazda CX-3. Once again, we're big fans of KODO design and this is an excellent tiptoe into the small compact SUV segment for Mazda.
We have a look at the very nice BMW 330e. This hybrid vehicle mixes style, power and fuel economy.
Daragh Ó Tuama reviews the very luxurious BMW 740Ld on Irish roads. This car offers amazing comfort, but with a high pricetag, this is something you would certainly expect...
Daragh Ó Tuama drives the Alfa Romeo Giulietta on Irish road. This is a sexy looking car and it is great fun to drive. There are a few things however that could be done better. The interior could be a little more special than the Jeep and Fiat brands.
Daragh Ó Tuama drives the new Hyundai Tucson in Ireland. This is currently the highest selling car to the Irish market and it has been very-well received...
Daragh Ó Tuama from Car Buyers Guide drives the new Toyota Prius. This car has been available to the Irish market since early 2016. It's a much nicer machine than the model it replaces...
We have a look at the facelifted Volvo V40. The changes are minor and it is slightly disappointing that the main change - the Thor's Hammer headlights - are only available in Ireland as an optional...
Daragh Ó Tuama from Car Buyers Guide drives the new Ford Mustang 5.0 in Ireland. This 5-litre machine offers 421 bhp and 0-100km/h in just 4.8 seconds. It's a lot of fun, that's pretty much going to leave...
In recent months I've been given two new Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles to test drive. Both were E220d models. The only difference between the two was that one was white and the other was black...
Daragh Ó Tuama gets his hands on the new DS3 for a week to review. He clearly prefers it out of the DS range. This supermini is in competition with the likes of the Audi A1 and the MINI One.
Daragh Ó Tuama got his hands on the Volvo S90 for a week. This car will have an impact on sales for BMW and Audi, but will it effect E-Class sales? The entry level pricing for this car on the Irish market is €48,400.
In 2015 SsangYong introduced us to their brand new Tivoli. This was a big change for the brand and the Tivoli is cetainly a car which is more appealing to European markets. Now, we have the Tivoli XLV. This offers a massive boot and it really does impress in terms of practicality.
Daragh Ó Tuama gets his hands on the Volkswagen Passat GTE for a week.
Limo space, massive boot, reasonably priced. This is the very well received Skoda Superb. This car is the most practical machine in its class. It’s generously specced and it’s a pleasure to drive. That doesn’t mean that it’s a perfect drive though...
We look at Peugeot's BOOTiful 308 SW
This summer Audi unveiled their updated Audi A3. Design changes included some alterations to both the front and rear.
This is the new Ford Edge SUV. This machine is now available from Ford Ireland. We spent the morning driving this vehicle at the Irish launch.
The Peugeot 2008 Facelift is looking a little more aggressive than its predecessor.
Car Buyers Guide took the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe for a test drive.
Car Buyers Guide took the new ŠKODA Superb Combi into the Dublin mountains to see what it's made of.
Car Buyers Guide flew out to Spain last week to test out the new Volvo S90 & V90