Declan Colley says Kia’s XCeed is trying to appeal to all by being a little bit of a hatchback, a sort of SUV coupe and a bit of an estate too

Declan Colley enjoys a test drive in the new Subaru Forester, a big bomb-proof car with an unique character of its own

Declan Colley test drives the new Mazda2 model, but finds it falls short in the highly competitive supermini segment

Declan Colley finds plenty of reasons why those who have long favoured the Opel Corsa will like its latest edition

Declan Colley finds plenty to be cheerful behind the wheel of the new Audi A4, so good it even meets the critical approval of his better half

Toyota’s latest super-mini won’t be available until the autumn, but Ryan Hirons says the prototype he drove suggests a good-looking, improved performer

WE ALL knew the electric automotive revolution would eventually gather some sort of momentum and move on quickly from the Neanderthal technological base it has been operating from for the last decade or so.

DS7 Crossback trades on its heritage and lives up to the expectations on many levels. but there are downsides. The ride is not the magic carpet experience we once loved and expected to see again, writes Declan Colley

The T-Cross is Volkswagen’s smallest SUV to date. Ryan Hirons asks whether it can be a big success.

In a bid to capture some of the GRMN hot hatch magic, Toyota has introduced GR Sport to the Yaris - but what's the verdict? Ryan Hirons takes it out for a road test.

Humans rail against change, yet change is probably the single most constant in all of our lives. Maybe not major change, but minute-by-minute change. We hate it

Mercedes-AMG has updated its popular C63 S Estate — but what difference have the changes made? Jack Evans finds out.

HUMAN curiosity and endeavour have built advanced, materially wealthy societies and have extended lifespans. But they have also brought us to the brink of catastrophe.

Ford insists the new Focus ST will be manufactured with best-ever craftsmanship and quality as it hunts down its GTi competitors, writes Declan Colley

Some might say that being able to recognise cars by their manufacturers’ code is a sure sign an anorak is at hand.

This Megane is a handsome thing, what with a muscular stance, wide wheel arches, deep front airdam incorporating funky RS lights, a rear diffuser with central exhaust and 19” alloys, writes Declan Colley.

SEAT has completed its trio of SUVs with the introduction to the Irish market of the all-new Tarraco, which will go on sale here from a baseline price of €34,700 for the SE range.

The Nissan Micra has gained a couple of new petrol engines — will they help the supermini compete with its rivals? Tom Wiltshire finds out.

The new Kia Sportage has seen upgrades to its exterior and interior design, new powertrains have been introduced and a lot of new technology has been added to the mix, writes Declan Colley

After a 17-year absence, Toyota has unveiled a new version of the Supra, this time it’s a two-seater fastback with an in-line six, writes Declan Colley.

Question: What is the easiest way of ruining what is otherwise a spectacularly good motor car? Answer: Make it ugly, says Declan Colley.

Without doubt the Focus range is the foundation stone upon which the current Ford model line-up stands. Ably helped by the Fiesta in cornering a large slice of market share, the Focus is — and has been — a car which has stood the test of time since we first saw it in 1998 and through three generations since.

Tom Wiltshire finds out what Toyota’s panel-sided Land Cruiser Utility is like to drive

The desirable BMW X5 has received a tech, luxury and handling upgrade. And thermo cup holders, writes Declan Colley

MUCH like every other aspect of our lives, the whole distasteful and mind-warping Brexit conundrum impacted greatly on the motor industry, causing fear and uncertainly and prompting another year of falling new car sales and, for the trade, the increasingly worrying spectre of more than 100,000 used cars being imported from the UK.

Does the updated Porsche Macan S retain top spot in the mid-size SUV line-up? Ryan Hirons heads to Mallorca to find out

IT’S just a sneaking suspicion, but it would not at all shock me if — when he is finished his exhausting Christmas schedule — Santa and Mrs Claus strike out for their holidays from their North Pole lair, they would do so in a Volvo V60 D4 Inscription.

From the same stable as the impressive 508 fastback comes the new 508 SW estate, Tom Wiltshire heads to Portugal to see what it’s like

I know a man who owns a Volkswagen Touareg and it is probably fair to say that he loves that car perhaps more than anything else in his life. He is a rugged, hands-on, sort of guy and he likes tough cars too.

I HAVE to be honest here. I live in the country and for that sole reason I’m not really in the way of owning an electric car, says Declan Colley.

Lucky enough to be in the market for some seriously exotic machinery? Here’s where to start, says Ryan Hirons.

The new Mercedes B-Class will be one of the early new year arrivals in Ireland, having received a top-to-bottom makeover in terms of its design, specifications, and attractiveness.

They are a funny crowd, those guys at Mazda.

Jack Evans heads to Seville to see if electrification is a real alternative to a diesel Honda CR-V.

Volkswagen’s T-Roc is late to the compact SUV market, but it is pretty and classy, writes Declan Colley

Declan Colley gets to grips with the new BMW M850i xDrive Coupe.

Even if this McLaren supercar wasn’t named after the great Ayrton Senna, Shane O’Donoghue says it will go down in history as something very special indeed.

Abarth’s latest Fiat-based hot hatchback is one of the most special yet. Tom Wiltshire takes it for a spin

A minimalist approach to new vehicle design could herald the arrival of new breeds of runarounds, writes Kyle Stock