It is said that every true car enthusiast will have owned atleast one Alfa Romeo. Will the Giulia Veloce be the one for you?
Citroen's small SUV offers a nice mix of style and excellent comfort. The Citroen C3 Aircross certainly kept my kids happy!
The 2018 SEAT Ibiza brings back good memories from my first car. But, is it still all that good?
SEAT Ireland launched the 2018 SEAT Arona this week with prices starting at €17,995.
The 2018 Skoda Octavia RS is usually considered next best to the Volkswagen Golf GTI or Golf GTD. But can the 2018 facelift be the one to beat it?
From first glance the Kia Stinger GT is an awesome sight, and when you turn the 3.3-litre TwinTurbo V6 engine over its sounds nearly match the same levels of power. I say nearly because whilst there is a clear rumble, it's quite refined - that is until you rev and make this beast growl.
The Mazda MX-5 RF ticks the box that the convertible doesn't. Ian Fitzpatrick has been driving it and feels it's a near perfect Autumn hooner.
As a motoring journalist, Ian Fitzpatrick gets to drive lots of cars. The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R is one that leaves him a bit fuzzled.
The Mazda CX-5 sits in an overcrowded and highly competitive market so needs to stand out. For Ian Fitzpatrick, that's exactly what it did.
The new and improved 2018 Nissan Micra is here and it has seriously left an impression on me.
The Toyota Yaris has been around for a while now and it’s always had its place in the supermini segment, but coming to market with a hybrid version is certainly a good move by Toyota.
Kia have launched its new B-segment crossover to the Irish market, welcome the Kia Stonic. The Stonic has serious competition from the likes of the Nissan Juke, Toyota C-HR, Peugeot 2008 and Mazda CX-3.
Is the €81,000 Volkswagen Caravelle the ultimate road tripper? I take it to the West of Ireland to find out.
The Mazda2 in its current form has been around since 2014. Even though it has sold in reletively small numbers, we reckon it is worth a look if you are in the market for a city car.
Skoda have been producing the Octavia RS since 2006 and has beena popular choice against the Volkswagen Golf. On sale now is the facelifted 2018 Skoda Octavia RS. Will the new face win you over?
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf has been given a new 1.0TSI petrol engine and we reckon it could be the pick of the bunch.
KIA gets their oar in as the market shifts to smaller SUVs - this is gonna be some competition!
The Skoda Kodiaq shows how seven-seat cars can be spacious, attractive and reasonably priced.
While the canges may be subtle, there's no denying that the new Ford Fiesta is better than before. It's still flying the flag for fun superminis!
The new Renault Koleos brings excellent space and a touch of luxury to the SUV segment - but will its lack of seven-seat options prove to be a good move for the manufacturer?
Whether you long for the BMW 5 Series Saloon or Touring, you can rest assured that you’re onto a luxurious, comfortable and very capable car. Unsurprisingly, high price-tags mean it’s not accessible to many.
Peugeot 308 gets the update treatment for 2017/2018 - new engines and equipment make the car more efficient and safer than ever
Changes to all-new Mazda CX-5 not drastic - yet significant as Mazda uses a human-centred philosophy and a "beauty through subtraction" approach.
Fifth-generation SEAT Ibiza launched to press in Barcelona as it becomes the first car to use Volkswagen Groups newest platform, MQB A0.
The Volvo V90 is the latest in the new-look 90 Series to hit our shores. This is a more practical answer to their S90 - The V90 gives more space, sharp estate looks and excellent comfort.
Updated Renault Zoe, might be enough to cure some range anxieties as Renault claims the second most efficient NEDC electric car range in Ireland.
In 2016, Audi released images of the second generation, 2017, Audi A5. When it comes to the looks of the vehicle, Audi took their typical stance of, “if it's not broke... don't fix it.”
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...
"In some ways, the Up! is to the city car segment what the Fiesta is to the supermini segment. It's the most fun, and most engaging to drive. The car has a nicely presented interior, but needs to spruce up a bit in there to be as nice as the Picanto."
Tesla officially arrives in Ireland and Car Buyers Guide takes its opportunity to have a first impressions drive of the 2017 Tesla Model S.
“Ask your local dealer to bring you to an off-road course to check the capabilities of the 2017 Skoda Octavia Scout. What I'm saying is, don't just take my word for it... try it!”
All-in, and once again, Skoda has succeeded in bringing an excellent product to our market with a reasonable price tag attached. The Octavia vRS has a good mix of thrills, practicality and pure driving fun.
"anyone who opts for a car like this will have done their homework in advance. They’ll probably fall in love with the car, despite its flaws. The reason being is because there simply isn’t a car as practical on the Irish market. With that said though, SsangYong could certainly spend some time in making it better."
We say our farewell to the XC60 - one of our favourite Volvo cars
Kia has just launched their all-new Kia Picanto to the international press in Barcelona, and we've had a chance to sample some of what's in store for Kia's new city car.
I first saw pictures of the new Alfa Romeo Giulia nearly two years ago, it was the Quadrifoglio, and I can remember thinking... “wow, I'm looking forward to seeing that in the flesh.” Last week, I finally had a chance to see the Quadrifoglio up close, but sadly FCA Ireland hasn't got it on the Irish press fleet yet. So, in the meantime, I've had to make-do with the regular Alfa Romeo Giulia - which is not a bad thing either.
Honda launches new Civic to the Irish market - We have a spin in the new 1.0-litre Honda Civic and the results are surprisingly good!
The SEAT Ateca is a car that I was really looking forward to reviewing. Sure, we had a brief drive in it at the Irish Car of the Year refresher day in Mondello Park back in October, but our time with the car was short. Recently, we got to spend some quality time with the Ateca, and it was worth the wait.
The new Peugeot 5008 SUV shakes off the MPV look of the outgoing model, and now it's in a completely different ball game.
Kia Ireland welcomes the all-new Kia Rio supermini to the Irish market. Prices starting from €15,950 for "L" trim 1.2 petrol model.
The Beetle always had a quirkiness to it that would throw you back to the days of Herbie. But the new body, with the R-Line kit and the new colour options, really add a certain degree of muscle to the Bug.
This week, we attended the launch of the brand-new Suzuki Ignis. The manufacturer seems to be making its own rules as they give us a versatile City SUV.
The Toyota C-HR has been getting a lot of attention since it landed here in Ireland. It's one of those cars where people having been asking us what we think. Well, we've spent a week with the Coupe High Rider...
The Mazda MX-5 RF: "But there is one thing that we would probably agree on. The road needs the Mazda MX-5. It adds character to a growing world of SUVs, saloons and hatchbacks."
When Skoda Ireland told me that I was booked into their latest 1.0, 3-cylinder, petrol engine, I thought... "let's get ready to be amazed at just how under-powered a car can be".
“Despite the pictures showing a much more attractive looking SUV, the old Peugeot 5008 MPV still has a lot going for it.”
Skoda is a brand that continues to impress me. The Superb is amazing, the Octavia is superb (see what I did there?), the Kodiaq looks like it's about to take over the world and then there's the Skoda Yeti…
The facelifted Audi A3 doesn't look much different from before, sure there are some design changes to the grille, air vents, etc.; but there can be no denying that the car pretty much looks the same. Yet, for some reason, I've never been so endeared to it.
Today saw the Irish launch of the new electrified offering from Hyundai - the Hyundai Ioniq. For the moment, this car comes to the Irish market with a choice between a hybrid petrol version and a fully electric model.
"Alfa Romeo is renowned for having very sexy-looking cars. The Giulietta is one such car. It's exterior is sexy as hell and it is a head turner" - but does the interior let the team down?
Fresh from winning the World Car of the Year award, we get our hands on the new Mazda MX-5. The Irish market only benefits from one of the two engines that are available with the new MX-5...
In the past, the Peugeot 3008 was more MPV than SUV. Look at it now and you'll find that it's definitely an SUV. In fact, it’s probably the classiest and meanest looking compact SUV in its segment. Think I'm being too nice? I’m not.
I can’t but say that the Mustang is a great car. It’s a pleasure to drive, and it’s guaranteed to bring smiles to the masses – I mean, I know that our press car featured in at least one St. Patrick’s Day parade this year!!
KIA Ireland has just launched the new Optima Sportswagon to the Irish market. The Optima, which has always been a looker, now comes as a super-practical machine. Ireland will only see one trim of this vehicle - which means plenty of extras! These are our first impressions.
This week has proven to be very busy for KIA Ireland. Two new cars have hit the Irish market in one day. First up was the KIA Optima, and then there was their new hybrid CUV, the KIA Niro.
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...
Suzuki gives an early and very extensive facelift to the SX4 S-Cross. This car sees some BIG changes. The bonnet is bulkier and the new air intakes add some aggressiveness. Front-on, this...
The new Volvo S90 couldn't have come at a better time for Volvo. The XC90 was extremely popular for the Swedish brand and expanding on the 90 Series is a good opportunity to take advantage of...
For the last week I've been travelling around in Volkswagen's latest generation of the Transporter, the T6. The Volkswagen Transporter T6 is a very versatile machine which is available with long...
The Peugeot 308 SW - and its massive boot! The 308 SW isn't as long as say a Skoda Superb Combi or even the forthcoming Volvo V90, but like the Volkswagen Golf Estate, or the Ford Focus equivalent, the 308...
We went to Warsaw to check out the new range of Toyota Proace vans. Depending on which Verso you do opt for there is a choice of 9, 8 or 6 seats. The family version gets 8 seats. All of these...
This summer Audi unveiled their updated Audi A3. Design changes included some alterations to both the front and rear. The interior got some very exciting upgrades too. This week we have the A3...
Volvo has been going through a transition at the moment that's really putting pressure on the other high-end manufacturers. The popularity of the XC90 is growing and the likes of Audi...
Room for the buggy, kids, the kitchen sink and more. It's the SEAT Alhambra. The Alhambra is powered by a 2.0 TDI 150hp engine and by no means does it feel lacking in that...
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class - is it top of its class?The first thing I noticed in both of my test drives was the smoothness in changes in the 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox...
Under the bonnet of the Ibiza Cupra sits a 1.8 litre turbocharged TSI petrol engine and with this new engine the horsepower has increased to 192 (from 180). 0-100km/h can be covered...
Ford has officially launched the new Ford Edge to the Irish market. This SUV is in direct competition with the likes of the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Volvo XC60...
Peugeot has unleashed their new 2008 to the Irish market. Will it continue to surprise? This car has some very stiff competition from the likes of the Nissan Juke and the Renault Captur...
The SsangYong Tivoli. It's good looking, unique, and surprisingly good! There can’t be any arguing that the Tivoli is the best they've ever made. This car is nearly as appealing as its rivals. It wouldn't perform as well...
During 2015 I was one of a selection of Irish journalists who voted the Skoda Superb saloon as the APMP Car of the Year. The decision was simple to be honest. With the Superb, Skoda has...
Is the new Peugeot 308 GTI the King of Hot Hatches? For a very long time there has been a battle between Volkswagen fans and Peugeot fans regarding who has the better GTI. Both offer...
The latest edition to the Q family attempts to deliver a compact SUV with and urban functionality and design, aimed towards a slightly younger audience than Audi would usually align themselves with...
Time for Audi and BMW to re-evaluate? New V90 & S90 makes up for lost time. he S90 is going to worry the likes of the A6, the 5 Series and even the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It’s new...
Volkswagen set their sights on families with new Tiguan. The crossover market is growing at a rapid pace. It's super-competitive and it's a welcome...
The newly launched compact SUV, which is a revised model the SsangYong Tivoli, is 60mm higher and 238mm longer than its little brother. The Tivoli...
Rolf Moes travels to Munich to check out the new Audi A3. The Audi A3 line-up has received a facelift for summer 2016. Exterior lower bumpers have been restyled with sharper design air intakes and...
What? A Jaguar SUV? Yep, the F-Pace has arrived on Irish shores and we get our first drive of this new SUV contender.
The steering is sharp and the car controls itself well in terms of body roll on corners. It does bounce a bit over bumps, but show me any car that doesn't and I still won't believe you.
While DS may belong to Citroen, the brand is now to be treated in the same way that we look at Lexus and Toyota. DS is certainly more premium than Citroen, but there is still a bit of work to do.
We spend a week with Jeeps rugged new compact crossover. The Jeep is a much more rough and ready approach to the compact SUV market and focuses on a more youthful dynamic market rather...
The Kia Cee'd receives a welcomed midlife makeover. The revised Cee’d gets a number of interior and exterior upgrades including a new GT line specification. A brand new 3 cylinder 1.0 petrol...
We drive the new Honda HR-V and Jazz on Irish roads for the first time. The third generation Jazz and second generation HR-V represent...
Renault's first C Segment Crossover Impresses. While Renault may have already carved themselves a sizeable piece of the crossover pie, they have stepped up their game even further...
We spend a week with the new Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V has received a make-over for the European market in 2015 and it has to be said, they have done a fine job. Now in its fourth generation...
Volkswagen launch new range of commercial vehicles at the 2015 National Ploughing Championships. Two new Volkswagen commercial vehicles in the shape of...
Volkswagen introduce the fully electric Golf. Ergonomics, passenger and boot space and general practicality remain unchanged. Turn the key however, and you hear a little jingle...
The real difference with this new Discovery Sport is that it has really matured bringing with it a more spacious, modern and sleeker twist...
The Renault Captur sits in one of the most competitive segments of today’s motoring market, the Crossover segment, but it has held its own proving a popular choice since its introduction in 2013...
We travelled to Frankfurt and Honda’s European Research and Development facility to test drive the new Honda Jazz. With a firm focus on space, efficiency and quality, the new supermini offers...
When you hear the words limited edition associated with a car, you can generally expect something to the effect of more toys, some LED lights and possibly...
The latest in hybrid technology from Volkswagen, the Passat GTE combines a 1.4 TSI petrol engine and an 85kw Lithium-ion battery boasting...
Audi's current model line up are all lookers and come with some of the best designed and quality interiors you are likely to find in a premium level car today...
The Opel Insignia is one of Ireland’s most practical, comfortable and popular family saloons so what happens when you drop a 2.8 litre V6 turbo powered petrol engine into it...
The latest Mark 7 Golf R now packs the same 2.0 litre 4 cylinder turbo charged engine as the current GTI albeit with a few modifications. The results however are quite staggering, squeezing 300bhp from the...
Historically, they’ve been sleek and sporty while consistently oozing class and sophistication. The latest Jaguar XE is a combination of all of the above but with a modern twist...
The Jeep brand is one that is synonymous with the American motoring market and one that was reasonably prominent here in Ireland during the boom. It never went away, and now last December...
Practicality and refinement behind the wheel of the Skoda Octavia. The 2.0 TDI 150bhp ‘Elegance’ with a 6 speed manual transmission in 4x4 guise. Not that is a family car for off-reading, it just allows...
We drive the latest Opel Adam Rocks powered by the new 1.0 Turbo petrol engine. It had been designed with a certain young, hip and connected demographic in mind. It offered thousands...
With such sensational looks and a radical new futuristic interior, it still needed to deliver and compete in a very competitive C segment. Now available with a range of new ‘Puretech’...
We travelled to Bilbao, Spain to drive the hot 207hp new Opel Corsa OPC. At the latter end of 2013, we saw the Ford Fiesta ST, Peugeot 208 GTi, Renault Clio RS and SEAT Ibiza Cupra all enter...
The Scirocco has quite the heritage. The first generation of this Golf based coupe arrived in the mid 1970’s and was designed by none other than Giorgetto Guigiaro. A man that also penned the...
The Fiat 500X crossover launches in Ireland. This is a very good car, demonstrating nice design, impressive engines and interior flair. There is a range of six engines to choose from, 3 petrol and 3 diesel...
At first glance, like the Golf, there is no mistaking that this is a Passat. Volkswagen’s current design ethos of evolution rather than revolution reigns through in...
The New Audi A6 Ultra SE Business Line. The exterior improvements are enhanced with front receiving new headlights and larger front grille. The rear is the biggest improvement with...
One of the most unique features of this vehicle is its stand-out and unusual looks. What stands out most of course is the incredible look of Airbumps to both sides of the car. These Airbumps...
Let’s be fair about the Galaxy. It is actually a stylish-enough looking vehicle. It’s got some fantastic lines, and if you look at a black one it wouldn’t seem out of place even as a limousine carrying...
One of the first things that struck me about this car is the size of it. Sure, it’s not as big as the Insignia, but the space that is available in it is surprisingly ample. And the boot is borderline...
Everything about it is precise - this becomes abundantly clear while driving. The S60 is a very attractive car that spells business to all passers-by. The lines stretching from the nose to the rear...
The Adam Rocks is a very small car and it’s well complimented by its 1.0 litre ECOTEC, 115bhp turbocharged engine. This engine, tiny as it is, will give you 0-100km/h in 9.9 seconds and a maximum...
The Peugeot RCZ R is one of those concept cars that come to fruition. This is Peugeot’s fastest-ever road going car, and what surprises most about that statistic is that it's run by a 1.6 litre...
The engine of my most recent test drive was a 2.0L HDi engine, and this handles the 150bhp available to it perfectly. This car will give you 0-100kph in a not-too-shabby 8.6 seconds...
Opel describes the new Corsa as “Adventurous, refined and sophisticated”, and straight away I would agree with them on some of those points. The new Corsa is a much more stylish vehicle taking...
The pick-up truck is a very useful thing. It lifts major weight and it looks good to boot. This month we are looking at one such testosterone building machine – the Volkswagen...
When I sat into the new MINI Cooper D Hatch I instantly fell for it – and now I get it. I understand why current MINI owners worship their little machines. Inside the MINI Cooper D Hatch I was hit...
This small car measures in at just 3.46 metres in length, but fold flat the back seats and it delivers a credible 780 litres of space. Even with the seats up I found that she offers more than it should...
The updated A6 style has slight and gentle changes with a bit more emphasis on some of the horizontal lines. Other changes to the exterior include new LED and optional MATRIX LED lighting...
Skoda use the term "simply clever" in their branding and advertising these days - sit into their vehicles and you can see why. They take care of passenger comfort and offer a wide range of...
Normally a car this colourful wouldn’t really do it for me, but I have to say that after a week of bringing it around the streets of Dublin (and beyond), it really did start appealing to me. It’s not just me...
The Volkswagen Tiguan, a midsized SUV which offers amazing refinement and tightness from the second you sit inside. Its body is nice in that it’s not too imposing – especially when you think of its big brother...
This small car is more useful than my mind had ever given it credit for. The interior space is brilliantly laid out. Despite the dimensions of the B-Max I would very seriously say that this is a good...
This is simply a good-lucking machine - but it has brains too. You see the redesign of the exterior of this vehicle has greatly reduced the drag of the car. With the new style changes to...
If you're a learner looking for a new car this would certainly be worth a glance. Likewise, if you're young, free and single and want an economical, easy-to-drive car, then who knows? This just might be for you...
This is a very luxurious machine and even with the L&K badge it still comes in at a reasonable-enough price - €40,615 for the model I was driving. But it's not all about the luxury...
This car is odd looking, but give it a chance and I feel that it could entice anybody into thinking it's not all that bad - just like the Yeti. The interior is so much more exciting, it feels so much...
The BlueMotion Golf is an individual in comparison to other Golfs. It sits lower and it has a different bumper and grille than its Golf brothers. The BlueMotion has also been given some...
Peugeot recently made some big changes with the 308 and what we tested this week is nearly 100% different from the outgoing 308. They've pulled it off and done it in style. Peugeot interiors are becoming far...
Mitsubishi aren’t the first to offer PHEV technology, but they are among the first to offer it for sale directly here in Ireland, and that...
The Fiat Panda 4x4 is an intriguing, and dare I say it, fun machine. It looks quirky, so you can't blame me for being drawn-in when I saw the 4x4 badge on the side of the door panels on...
The Nissan Juke Nismo can be described in so many ways. Its looks are cute, yet its power is mean, its curves are sporty, yet it still holds a degree of subtleness. This is one of those cars that...
This is Renault's latest vehicle from their ZE or Zero Emissions range. To date Renault have given us four electric vehicles in the Fluence ZE, the Kangoo ZE, the Twizzy, and now they are unveiling...
This small SUV is very curvaceous and stands out from the rest in terms of style. One of the closest competitors to the Captur would be the Peugeot 2008 and in terms of how it looks the Captur...
This is a very stylish hatch which demands passers-by to have a glance at its near-perfect curves. The exterior of the Megane Coupé certainly does hold a more dynamic stance than before...
The sheer massiveness of this SUV is sure to have those in the market for a work-horse looking for their cheque books. According to SsangYong the Rexton W will carry a load of 2,600 kg braked and 750 kg...
The Mitsubishi Outlander is currently in its third generation and in a good way style changes from generation to generation are not massive. The vehicle is slightly slimmer and more streamlined in comparison...
This car is a little cracker and it is great fun to drive. Entry level price is a little lower than a MINI which makes it more affordable. Another plus for the vehicle is the soft roof, I like the fact there are...
This car has a large choice of trims and is available in diesel and petrol form. The base model comes in at €24,995 for a 4-door saloon with a 1.4i Turbo (140PS or hp) engine. If it's more performance...
This is a small vehicle, but once you get inside it feels so much bigger. The 2008 is of course the big brother of the 208, therefore they are made up of a lot of the same components, but the 2008 has...
The front of the vehicle is exceptional, it's got an amazing chrome surrounded front grille and it's chunkier, bigger and meaner than before...
The new Ford Kuga: At first glance this is quiet an attractive looking car, it’s roomy as hell and the engine isn’t bad either. Legroom and headroom are by no means an issue within this SUV...
Peugeot tell us that it has the “most compact exterior dimensions in its class.” Surprisingly it has a large enough boot area offering 470 litres. On the downside I found the seating area in the back to be slightly...
This is one of the best drives on offer out there at the moment for an affordable-enough price. The GTI I drove is powered by a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder TSI petrol engine and this model offers 220hp...
This machine should give you 0-100kmph in just under 8 seconds and it should potentially reach a top speed of 222 kmph – all of this comes from the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine within...
The top speed of this vehicle according to Ford is 220kmph and they say you can get 0-100kmph in 6.9 seconds. Not bad for a Fiesta! As I’ve already it offers 182hp and 240Nm of torque...
This will certainly be a contender for those of you with large families and who need that extra space. This car can facilitate for seven people – the extra two seats in the back are definitely not for adults...
Steering of this Audi A3 Saloon is perfect and, to pilfer somebody else’s phrase, the gear changes were like cutting “a knife through butter”. In short, the gears are perfect. Common enough...
Skoda really has been becoming the car of the people in recent years. The interior of the Skoda Superb Combi is fantastically spacious and given the length of the vehicle you would be right...
Driving the Citroen C3 is more pleasurable than you would expect from a small car. Firstly the suspension is pretty good in it. I have a regular test route which has a mix of smooth...
In terms of handling this MPV is quiet well balanced but the very nature of this particular beast is that it can be a bit wide on corners. Under the hood of the Dispatch Combi is a 2.0 litre 125 HDi...
The Citroen C4 Picasso has a very clear audience, growing families and those of us who are slightly older. The car has been created with functions in mind for these groups of people...
Among the biggest changes to this Ford Focus ST is a new engine. Ford have replaced their 2.5litre five cylinder engine and in its place they have put in their impressive Ecoboost engine...
The best thing about this particular car, by a long shot, is its engine. It’s brilliant – not in a "look how fast my engine can go" or "listen to how she purrs," brilliant kind-of-way, but brilliant in...
As a five-seater this car is very spacious. The boot is extremely sufficient for a growing family. Three adults can easily fit in the back seats. I can vouch that there is ample room for two...
Opel have been wise and haven’t majorly changed the overall shape of the new Insignia. They have however made the car slightly more streamline and have added effects to make the car...
On sale in Ireland since January 2013, the interior of this car is perfect. As you would hope from a large car everything is brilliantly laid out and space is never an issue. In terms of comfort...
The Korando Sports is probably the most photogenic car I’ve driven this year. It looks cracking and it’s one of the few test drives I’ve had were I’ve actually been stopped and asked about it...
The 4 Series is lower, longer and wider than the 3 Series with more structured headlights. It offers a better fuel economy while at the same time it has a “powerful and muscular” stance...
The new A3 is a very attractive looking car which delivers the standard you would expect from an Audi vehicle. There are various engines available – two TFSI petrol engines and one TDI at...
Space is one thing, but this car offers more than that with the wonderful glass panoramic roof as well as a dash which is well loaded. The dash is laid out better than the smaller 500 and...
Practicality has been vastly improved in this new generation C4 Picasso. Citroen say that this car gives very sufficient space for 5 full sized adults. Each of the rear seats are adult sized...
The Kia Pro Cee’d is a very nice looking car which drives well. We do feel however that it’s not nearly as sporty as it looks. The fuel economy impressed us hugely but the car needs a bit of fine...
The SEAT Leon which I drove was their FR (FR = Formula Racing) 2.0 TDI with 150hp. This car is wonderfully responsive and gives a strong performance, the biggest shocker however is that...
Skoda as a brand over the last few years has become more reliable, more diverse and more respected. At first glance you would be forgiven for thinking that...
This week we drove the new Škoda Octavia Ambition 1.6 TDI and were immediately taken with its refinement. Talking aesthetically the Škoda Octavia gets better looking every time Škoda change it...
The i30 i-Pro is a very stylish looking van which follows in the footsteps of the i30 Hatchback Passenger. This sporty looking van has been sculpted brilliantly with curves in all the right places...
Opel Astra Saloon - a good formula. We like this car. It would be nicer if the optional extras weren’t as costly but the base line Astra does come with a nice package...
The Mokka - a new member to the Opel family. The Opel Mokka is a nice, small, SUV. When it was driven without an abundance of luggage the Mokka was a very nice experience. It’s a comfortable...
Typically, this is a front wheel drive car and is available to Irish customers with a 1.4l petrol engine. The engine itself is smooth and powerful, especially considering the size of the car, but things...
Not so long ago, a 2-litre engine was considered par for the course when it came to large family hatchbacks and saloons. Sure, the manufacturers often wheeled out a weedy 1.6-litre version to suit the...
The new Volvo V60 is an estate car. Stating the blatantly obvious, you might say, but it’s an important point. It’s not an SUV, a crossover, a versatile active utility coupé or whatever other previously...
This car indicates just how much the Irish Government needs to rethink the bands in its current emissions-based taxation. Band A covers cars that emit from 0-120g/km and Band B from 121-140g/km...
Since its first introduction on to the Irish Market in 1998, the Ford Focus has been a huge sensation. It has a string of accolades to its name, which include being voted Semperit Irish Car of the Year...
I'm a huge fan of our fabulous new motorway network. It seems to take two and a bit hours to get anywhere from Dublin these days, which is quite something - as those of you that remember it taking...
I think it’s fair to say the majority of motorists are fond of the Fiat 500. Ever since the first one appeared out of Fiat’s factory in July 1957 it’s been a success. How could you not be taken by its petite...
Unfortunately, the vast majority of used car buyers will never be able to afford the six-figure price tag that a modern-day Porsche 911 commands, let alone its tax and insurance costs...
Citroën recently became the latest manufacturer to look to its past for inspiration by launching the first of a new range of upmarket ‘DS’ models that recall the spirit of what is perhaps its best-known car...
The muscle car: a symbol of power, style and all that is outrageously American! When some people hear the words ‘muscle car’, they instantly think of the infamous Ford Mustang or low-slung Chevrolet Chevelle...
The various versions of VW’s Transporter vans, minbuses and campervans are among the most popular and widely recognised vehicles in the world. Here, Classic & Prestige Annual...
If the GT-R could be equated to stereotypical Americans, it’s a mix of the chiselled, college football star and his head cheerleader girlfriend – only with significantly more brain power than both put together...
Porsche's new 911 Carrera 4 needs to be put into context. Driving the Cabriolet S version through the sweeping countryside of Germany in 35-degree heat is perhaps not the most appropriate way to...
The green motoring revolution is here to stay, and even the most died-in-the-wool petrolheads are going to have to learn to live with it. Thankfully, after years of the worthy but dull Toyota Prius...
Once upon a time, buying a Porsche was simple. Depending on your budget, you could either afford the entry-level Boxster or the range-topping 911. Nowadays, however, things are a bit more complicated...
It’s hard to believe just how small Audi’s range was not so long ago. In the late ’80s and early ’90s, it consisted of a handful of mid-size and large saloons and estates, with the occasional interesting...
Grass and tarmac: that’s what signals wealth in Oman. Not cars, but the roads underneath and the verges around them. Unlike Dubai or Abu Dhabi, Oman’s wealth is relatively subtle...
Somebody at BMW obviously ordered too many 'X' badges and the company is creatively trying to use them up. Instead of jumping on the “X Factor” 'band' wagon, the letter is being copiously applied...
So you're in the enviable position of having about 20 grand to spend on a sparkly new car: you lucky thing. You've decided that, despite wanting rear doors, you'd prefer to have a relatively small car...
So, here it is. The first ‘proper’ electric car that you can actually go into your local showroom and buy. There’s no hybrid system, no small petrol engine, no half-measures and it’s not one of those comedy...
There have been ripples of change moving through the small family car category in recent years. For a long time, it was hard to look beyond three major offerings: Ford’s great handling Focus, VW’s classy Golf and Toyota’s dull but dependable Corolla...
The marque attempted to maintain its quirky, technological image through this period, but the general feeling is that Saab was never really allowed to flourish and hence it nearly disappeared from...
Skoda’s Yeti SUV has already got off to a good start in Ireland in two-wheel-drive form, and for 2011, the range has been expanded with the addition of a four-wheel-drive model and new diesel engines...
Choice is a good thing, but you can have too much of a good thing. The Porsche 911 is already offered in Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, GT3, GT3 RS and GT2 RS...
Although most car manufacturers tend to mould their models to suit new trends, the same can’t be said for Mercedes. When the time comes to update one of its cars, which is typically once every six years...
It’s early December and here I am sitting in Alfa Romeo’s latest hot hatch, the Giulietta Cloverleaf. Thankfully, this is before the Arctic conditions set in – because it’s tough enough being trusted with one of the...
In a few months Ford will launch the all-new C-Max and, like the S-Max/Galaxy duo, it will come in two flavours – a sleek five-seater hatch to replace the current model and a practical sliding-door version with...
Lamborghini has just added this stunning new limited-edition model to its best-selling Gallardo range in honour of Valentino Balboni, a test driver who was...
It’s 1967 all over again, as Chevy’s new Camaro lines up Ford’s Mustang in its sights. Should Ford be worried?
At a recent Nissan 360 Event in Portugal, motoring writers from around the world were given the chance to try all of Nissan's global product range, and that was good in some regards...
It is difficult to find an article that talks about Alfa Romeo without also mentioning that its cars are beautiful things but break a lot, or that the company is going through a rebirth at the moment...
Does the Audi Q5 offend you? It certainly will annoy some people, but really it shouldn’t. Would the environmentalists pour scorn on me if I was driving an Audi TT, or an A5, or an A4 Cabriolet...
It will be three months before BMW's all-new 7-Series is launched to the press and a further two months before we see one in Ireland but we've nonetheless been whisked off to the south of France for...
I have to admit, I enjoy those German Citroen TV ads. The chap they picked to play Hans is a delightful caricature of the German stereotype and he makes you believe that if a Citroen C5 can...
I have to confess, I'm particularly interested in the new Ford Kuga because it could be a new addition to the Twomey family down the line. My wife loves 4X4s (as so many women do) but I'd rather...
A Swatch is a watch but a Rolex is a lifestyle. Made with the greatest of care by people for whom watch making is an art, you can expect little change out of €5,000 for one of the most revered...
City cars used to be the grimmest form of transport short of taking the bus but these days, with CO2 being public enemy number one, they’re suddenly cooler than the ice age that scientists...
The phrase 'less is more' is bandied about like a favoured ball at Wimbledon, but there is no better way to describe the new three-door Mazda2. It has fewer doors and less rear room than...
I'm sitting at my computer, beavering away (which means I was working – nothing to do with the other kind of beavering that goes on on the Internet) when an email pops in from Mini Ireland inviting me...
Awareness of this smallest of Astons is not that high on this side of the Irish Sea. Priced comparable to a Porsche 911, the Aston looks like it costs much more than that. Granted, €180,000 will...
With the sixth-generation 3-Series still about three years away, the Munich firm has given the car a mid-life sprucing and, as usual, it is of the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it variety...
The front end isn’t dissimilar to the Peugeot 207, with its stretched feline ‘eyes’ and long overhang, but there are a lot more surface changes in the Ford, with the thick wheel arches and deep swage...
Inside, the Quattroporte is much the same as its predecessor. That means acres of stitched leather, wood or metal trim inserts and a weird-shaped clock in the centre of the dashboard...
The Renaultsport Twingo isn't over endowed with power by any means, but it makes great use of the 133hp available, with excellent traction and a chassis that deserves the Renaultsport tag...
Taxi. There, I’ve said it. I had to really. The Superb, in its previous long-wheelbase-Passat form, was a favourite with our driving social commentators. I was in one the other day with two friends and three...
The sudden realisation that you are getting old is a tough pill to swallow. Once you were a fresh-faced young pup, laughing at the prospect of turning 30; then 30 passes you by and suddenly the joke...
Attention all property developers. Assuming that you have any money left at all, what with all the ‘bother’ in your industry, there is an outside chance that you might be interested in changing your...
A few months ago I was on a stretch of autobahn, very late at night. We’d spent all day thrashing a Ferrari 599 Fiorano across the Alps, and we knew the car pretty intimately by now...
The Honda Civic reminds me of me, in a way. It’s an odd-looking thing – not necessarily ugly, but certainly different. An ‘acquired taste’ would be the nice way to describe it. It’s got a bizarre dashboard...
I swear I’m sitting in the wrong car. Someone said this is a supermini. Only a few minutes ago I was laughing with a colleague about the numerous Tardis references we’ve been bombarded with...
There aren’t too many reasons to be cheerful at the moment. Over the past six months, there is a good chance that one of the following list of bloody awful things has come your way...
The A397, linking the A-15 just west of Marbella with the small town of Ronda in Spain, is simply an amazing road. It makes its way across the Sierra Blanca Mountains for 80km and presents the driver with just about every...
Even in standard trim, Mercedes’ C63 AMG is a serious piece of kit. When you hear that a top-class tuner such as Edo Competition has treated the C63 to an...
The i10 is based on familiar Kia Picanto underpinnings but is a big step forward in terms of style and interior execution. The 'I'm a big boy' front end never ceases to amuse me and I'm also quite taken with the tidy proportions and careful detailing...
Buyers will appreciate the extra dose of style the three-door model brings to the range. The longer front doors and mildly re-profiled haunches are remarkably effective in giving the Mazda2 a sporty stance. It's not a sporty car as such...
It's not until I arrive at Donington several weeks later that I discover that this isn't a Mini Cooper with a bunch of JCW parts bolted on – this is a factory model that comes pre-modified out of the box.
Unlike the Focus RS, which grabbed all the headlines around that time, the Racing Puma only had as much power as its chassis could handle and its modifications all worked perfectly together...
The steering is precise, turn in is eager and there's proper feel and feedback through the wheel. Unlike the old Mazda2, also Fiesta-based but dumbed down to match the gormless appearance, this new Mazda2...
Creating the Speed hasn’t just been a case of upping the boost on the GT’s turbos. Bentley’s done a far more thorough job than that. Internal friction has been reduced with a fancy new crankcase...
People's opinions on the subject of the SUV vary wildly. At one extreme are the greener than greens, who justify their vandalism of off-roaders and their terrorism of SUV owners by saying it's for the good...
The new C-Class is powered by AMG’s naturally aspirated V8. Rather than being a tweaked Mercedes unit, it’s been designed entirely in-house by AMG. For historical reasons AMG insists on calling it a 6.3-litre...
1 minute 25 seconds. That’s how fast the F430 Scuderia laps Ferrari’s Fiorano circuit. That might mean nothing to you, but consider this – that’s quicker than an Enzo manages. So the Scuderia’s pretty special...
Whenever Citroën launched a car, the whole world took notice. Citroën was the most fiercely French, amazingly innovative car maker in the world. Its engineers would spend years answering questions...
Our particular V50 was a top-of-the-line SE Lux model with leather and wood trim, 17-inch alloys, climate control etc. Cabin quality is excellent and the ergonomics are virtually flawless, with the exception...
Our 2.0 Titanium model boasted a glass roof, 17-inch alloys, climate control, cruise control and half-leather seats but it’s rather expensive and really not worth the money.All you really need is a 1.6...
The car was a runaway success, with the second generation launched earlier this year set to increase sales further. Or is it? Despite the Mini surpassing the one million sales mark in April, we can’t help but wonder...
The S5, being a front-engined, V8-powered, fourwheel-drive coupé, had a slight tendency to understeer through tighter bends, which is understandable but not a whole lot of fun, while...
It’s quite incredible stepping back into the Focus ST so long after it was launched. This remains the best all-round hot-hatch package, unless you really want to spend a lot more money. When you...
Sales of pickup trucks have doubled here in Ireland compared to the same period last year, thanks to the arrival of a plethora of new vehicles on the market. And these new arrivals are more comfortable...
he form you see here has been tweaked and facelifted on a number of occasions but the basics remain the same. There is always the discreet styling, the superb build quality and the excellent diesel engines...
Three engines are on offer: a 1.5-litre petrol developing 108hp; a 1.8-litre 144hp petrol; and a 2-litre 138hp diesel. It’s the first time since the late 1980s that the model has been offered with...
urn the key and the 1.6-litre turbo-charged engine barks to life and idles with disgruntled aggression. When you rev it, it growls with surprising volume, rattling nearby windows and giving the...
As good a bargain as the petrol models are, the diesel is insanely good value. For €24,000 you get a perky, refined and extremely frugal 1.6-litre diesel engine mated to a snappy gearbox and light clutch...
Let’s not beat about the bush; the new Dodge Nitro will sell for its brash face as much as anything else. It’s very much in keeping with the Dodge ‘Grab Life by the Horns’ philosophy thanks to a blunt...
Forget the power and the torque and all that hoo-ha! Trust me, it’s very, very fast by ordinary car standards and we’ve-just-been-rear-ended-by-Concorde fast compared to most other luxury cars...
Opel goes for the chunky urban SUV look, complete with tough looking plastic cladding and all the usual paraphernalia that manufacturers stick onto these cars to make them look like they...
Jaguar wisely chose not to shout the XKR’s abilities too loudly, opting instead for subtle refinement like the new bonnet and wing vents, a deeper front apron, wire mesh grilles, larger wheels and quad...
This 2.0-litre engine, which is due to be upgraded, is a fine unit and makes motorway driving and long spells in traffic a breeze, while returning decent fuel consumption. On paper, it’s the fastest of...
It’s on a par with the best slushbox BMW makes in terms of smoothness and intuitiveness. But more than a pretty face, the 159 is also the best-made Alfa… well, ever! I’ve driven many in my time and every...
Our test car was powered by Fiat’s wonderfully smooth 75hp, 145Nm 1,238cc turbo diesel engine that is mated to a light if slightly vague five-speed gearbox. With 0-100km/h taking an...
The Mini phenomenon continues unabated. Who’d have thought that so many people would be willing to put up with a tiny boot and even less rear legroom in return for a cheeky sense of style...
The Mazda CX-7 actually is a very different proposition compared to just about anything else on the market. Looks like I won’t have to lie my way through this dinner after all. Although you may hate...
There really is no need for a rear-wheel drive, Focus-sized prestige car, but that didn’t stop BMW building one and charging €30,000 for the hub-capped base model. Realistically, you have to spend closer...
So what makes it so good? For a start, it’s sensibly powered, producing 280hp and 355Nm of torque, enough for a stonking 0-100km/h time of 6.3 seconds and a top speed limited to 250km/h...
BMW has adopted all sort of clever technologies, including high-tech batteries and auxiliary systems that decouple themselves when not in use.It paves the way for future coupé and...
Saab makes the ageing 9-3 a little sexier and a little greener. Is it enough? The engine lineup for the new 9-3 will now include new BioPower versions, capable of combining turbocharging...
The 420hp, 400Nm 4.0-litre V8 engine emits a cultured and sonorous bellow while the trick rear differential works hard to maintain the car’s lurid angle. Thanks to its sharp steering, incredible balance...
Very little to talk about in terms of changes but then again it wasn’t half bad in the first place. The new Flexifuel versions will sell well – go for the Flexi SE. The S40 and V50 have not been...
It is extremely fast and grips the road as if it had fly paper for tyres, but it’s also strangely detached and passionless to drive. It’s a fast car, yes, but the charismatic 3.2-litre V6 version...
The only area in which the Clio disappoints is in terms of its steering, which is sharp and responsive but rather lacking in proper feedback and weight. It’s a shame because in every other...
With just 105hp and 250Nm of torque the Altea XL uses its weight advantage to overcome the Ford’s performance advantage and as a result is only 1.2 seconds slower to 100km/h (it only has a five-speed...
Yeah, it’s taken a while to have our first Irish drive of the Civic Type R, but not because we were sitting here scratching ourselves waiting until we were in the mood to go out and drive one. There simply weren’t any in...
Tailpipe emissions for the C-Max are more or less the same as for the standard 1.8 C-Max, so the claimed CO2 reduction must, therefore, be calculated according to the idea that most of the carbon dioxide...
The proportions are all over the place, with a long front overhang, tiny rear overhang, big wheel arches, tiny wheels, over-sized front lights and a flat, MINI-like roofline that’s way too high when...
The TT is better proportioned in Roadster form, considerably less mundane when viewed from the rear and a perfectly cohesive piece of design regardless of whether the roof is up or down. You sense that the TT...
You’d need to have a pretty serious need for ruggedness to justify spending that kind of cash on the Defender so unless you work for some wildlife organisation or need to access...
The basic 1.4-litre Bravo is a bit of a disappointment so we'd suggest you save up the extra two grand for the 1.4 T-Jet Sport. The steering is quick but it lacks bite and feedback, while the...
Our short time with the car left me with an impression that Fiat has done a good job on the Bravo. It promises a lot in an already crowded segment...
An excellent car made even better, the Cee’d SW is good value, well equipped, good to drive and practical. It is 235mm longer than the hatch and 10mm higher with roof bars. The Cee’d estate...
We’re in the new Audi A8 4.2 TDi and they’re in what looks like the next 7-Series and to compound matters I’m pointing a rather large camera at them. It had showdown written all over it. Naturally...
Piloting a modern hot hatch is nothing like driving an old-school pocket rocket. The speeds are higher but with ever improving levels of tyre grip and sophisticated drivers aids, they actually feel...
The BMW needs more feel, better composure and more excitement. Price-wise the 335i is something of a bargain at €70,000, while the €85,000 S5 is pretty steep given you need to throw...
Judging by the sales figures for the 5-Series and by the car’s ubiquity on Irish roads, it really didn’t take long for a prosperous Ireland to overlook the somewhat odd looks of the 5-Series and fall...
The 207 added some much-needed testosterone to the smaller end of the Peugeot family. It is a car we liked here at new car, so we had high hopes for the new CC. Peugeot here in Ireland...
The optional tan leather lifts the interior ambience and makes it feel expensive and classy. In Titanium specification there are handsome 17” wheels...
‘Intelligent’ mode is ideal for normal driving, in traffic etc., as there is a more relaxed throttle response and reduced engine torque and maximum power. ‘Sport’ mode gives a quicker throttle response...
A solid, lockable blind can be slid forward as far as the rear-view mirror, making the Astra feel entirely normal when you don’t feel like star gazing, but this blind is also home to the sun visors...
Appearance-wise, you can see it’s not the most futuristic pickup on the market but at least it still looks like a pickup rather than a luxury SUV with the back lopped off (giving tanned people somewhere to put their...
The interior instrumentation now glows vodka-bar blue and there are some new colours and trims, too. Except it doesn’t really look all that different, which is good news for current owners like my irate...
The Civic Hybrid is intended to take on the Toyota Prius saloon head on. Available as a saloon only –mainly because this is intended to sell in the US market, which tends not to like hatchbacks...
The SUV is really going through the most basic form of evolution. The genre has been around for quite a while now and buyers like SUVs, but it seems like they’re starting to lose anything that is superfluous...
There are an increasing number of car buyers who not only want to save a few bob on fuel, but also wish to do their bit for the environment. However, compromise is not something the modern...
The Santa Fe’s 2.2-litre common-rail turbo diesel has more power and torque than the Outlander, but is a bit slower because of its big-boned bodywork. Despite its huskiness, its 0-100 km/h time of...
The Fiat Panda is a good basis for such a model, as even the entry level versions have more gusto and character than your average city car. As the name suggests, this new variant is fitted with a sporty...
When Citroën unveiled the Pluriel Concept car at the Frankfurt Motorshow in 1999 I have to admit I rolled my eyes and thought: “Here we go –another silly concept with no bearing whatsoever on reality!” But then...
The 300bhp engine sounds terrific and it drives well. It’s not as overtly sporting as a Porsche 911, but it’s more engaging than a Mercedes SL and more comfortable than a BMW 6-series...
Right, power on here,” instructs the instructor, so I comply. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo, all 2,335kg of it, slews through the first corner at Brands Hatch and down the steep Paddock Hill Bend at frightening speed...
The driving position is excellent, the seats (narrower now, to generate more space) are as comfortable as ever while the general aesthetic is simple and pleasing, with a variety of trims...
Quick, agile, gorgeous and cool, but not involving enough for purist tastes. The Esseesse is better, but for a price. Fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox, the GPA now has a top speed of 208km/h...
The Civic Type R isn’t offered without climate control or ESP. As drivers, then, we’re more pampered and less skilled than we ever were. Which is why you should save yourself nine...
The old Fabia had a pleasantly muscular look to it, crisp and purposeful, but the new car has none of the outgoing car’s (or the Opel’s) cohesion or sharpness. Unusually, the interior of the...
Piloting a modern hot hatch is nothing like driving an old-school pocket rocket. The speeds are higher but with ever improving levels of tyre grip and sophisticated drivers aids, they actually feel slower. Hot hatches...
The basic engines in these cars are likely to be the main sellers, and performance in both is little more than adequate. The Audi 1.6-litre is a 102bhp 4-cylinder with 148Nm of torque available. 0-100km/h takes...
The R8 is entering a very tricky segment. There’s no doubting the fact that Audi has given the R8 the armoury to compete against such competition very effectively. It’s got the most exotic layout of any of its rivals...
The gear change is light and although the steering does not give as much feedback as it might, the road-holding is impressive. The Volvo is an incredibly comfortable car to drive and like so many...
The way this vehicle sort of snuck into Ireland and the fact that we are supposed to get more excited about the GTi version to follow might give the impression that we should largely overlook this car...
The last time I felt this way I was riding a Confederate Hellcat through New Orleans. The Hellcat is a two-wheeled, 137hp, 200Nm monster that threatens to rips itself out from under you and hurl...
Amputation is a nasty thing. But 'amputazione' somehow sounds kind of cool, certainly to a generation brought up on Peig Sayers. Given the choice between suffering Peig's story and removal of a limb, I'm not certain...
As I relinquished a vice-like grip on the door handle, I managed to mumble "I have a lot to learn" to my driver. He diffidently replied, "So do I!" The driver in question was none other than Dirk Schroysman...
Last month, we test drove the Golf GT 1.4 TSI and liked it rather a lot. Our only complaints referred to the rather restrained look of the GT and the somewhat on/off power delivery of the supercharged...
Let’s be clear about this: buying the new Aston Martin Vantage Sportshift won’t make you James Bond. You won’t have a licence to kill, you won’t take Eva Green to bed and you’ll look like a plonker when you...
The 1.5-litre engine is easily exhausted by some pretty tame inclines and the handling is not very impressive either. One would hope that most Terios would spend their time in the town or city...
Mitsubishi are quite clearly sick of being the whipping boy of the media. The problems the company has had are well documented and someone, somewhere inside Mitsubishi’s HQ is sick of it...
Compound charging. Sounds like a new and exciting way for your mortgage provider to rip you off but, in actuality, it refers to the simple concept of force-feeding an engine with both a supercharger...
The Opel Corsa OPC is loud and flashy enough to stand out in a class packed with loud, flashy cars. Sharp looks, generous equipment levels and nice details like the slim, racing-style Recaro seats...
The Porsche Cayman and Audi TT are amongst the newest coupés to hit the market in recent months but are worlds apart in terms of execution… and price. The TT is based on the people’s car...
I could sit here and waffle on about dynamics and braking distances and performance figures but, frankly, I’d be wasting everybody’s time...
First to the looks, and our Jaguar blings so loud it hurts my ears. Everything that’s not British Racing Green is dipped in chrome and polished to within an inch of its life and it gets so much attention...
The 340 bhp, 5.7-litre Dodge can be ordered with a louder exhaust system that frees up ten more horsepower. This all time classic will let you relive the movie chases of your childhood...
The Mazda MX-5 finally gets to take on the much-anticipated Pontiac Solstice, its first proper rival… ever! he only issue I’d have with its design would be the wheel arches, which make...
Alistair weaver joins Ferrari for a very special drive across China.They’ve been raised by 100mm and their underbody wears protective cladding. There’s a larger fuel tank, the headlights...
Citroen C6: C’est fantastique, but doesn’t handle, could do with a nicer interior, isn’t all that innovative and costs way too much. The wheelbase is a massive 2,900mm giving you class-leading...
Official figures have the manual,160 bhp,2.0-liter MX-5 reaching 100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 210 km/h, while the 177 bhp,2.4-litre Solstice supposedly needs only 7.2 seconds to...