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 says the fourth-generation Skoda Octavia lives up to the hype surrounding its launch

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 reports on the rapid rise of the new Cupra brand; Land Rover Defender reaching Ireland; VW's new plug-in hybrid; new Volvo models; and a Tipperary dealer's top prize

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

Irish Examiner motoring correspondent, Declan Colley, finds that Volkswagen's new T-Cross model has plenty to offer those looking for a car with both style and substance

Motoring correspondent Declan Colley compares the dynamic design of the new BMW 3 Series to the much-loved original model

The Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4Matic is the first mass-produced electric car from the German manufacturer, writes Declan Colley

As a motoring columnist who spent most of his life in cities, I only tested cars and knew little about farming, but now that I live in the countryside, I couldn’t resist driving my neighbour’s New Holland/Ford 7740, says Declan Colley

Declan Colley says the Skoda Octavia Soleil will be seen as a bargain for many, priced from €24,200 to €28,700 as tested.

The new Vitara is a robust and able car offering practicality and comfort,writes Declan Colley.

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 high-end small family MPV market is not one that would strike you as being terribly big, but it is sobering to note that the Mercedes B-Class, which has had something of a chequered history, has sold in pretty impressive numbers since it first emerged

On May 1, 1994 - 25 years ago today - the world was shocked by the death of three-time world champion Ayrton Senna when he crashed while leading the San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola track in Italy. Declan Colley recalls one of Formula 1's darkest days.

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.

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

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.

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

IF EVER there was a car that divides opinion, it is the Dacia Duster. The Romanian quasi 4x4 is belittled by many, but very many others see it as the bargain of the century.

I’m not a ‘kick ’em while they’re down’ sort of guy, but in the case of Opel over the last five years or so, it has been very hard not to be that person, given the alarming fall from grace we have witnessed at the once great company.

Luca de Meo is not necessarily a man many people in this part of the world have heard of or know anything about. But, as president of Seat since 2015, the Milan-born 53-year-old is one of the more interesting automotive bosses around and he is also a gentleman whose stock is rising considerably right now.

The look of the Lexus NX300h, post-face-lift, is possibly even more outré than the original and probably even more divisive than before; but the performance of the car is very lacklustre, writes Declan Colley

Given the limitations of many in the class, the Kia actually can hold its head high, says Declan Colley.

Declan Colley looks back over his choice motoring picks of the year. Yet again, some of his selections may come as a surprise.

The super new Suzuki Swift is lighter and stronger, and features a terrific one litre turbo charged three-pot petrol engine, writes Declan Colley

Declan Colley goes for a spin in the new Mercedes E220d Coupe

The eye-catching Ford Mustang still makes people go weak at the knees, writes Declan Colley.

The compact SUV is not a bad car, but it’s not great, either, at least not by its manufacturer’s high standards, says Declan Colley.

The super-mini does not sell as well in Europe as elsewhere, and that’s a shame, because its latest version is efficient and good-looking, says Declan Colley

The sensational Golf R combines shattering pace with to-die-for handling with unexpectedly real practicality, and comes highly recommended for all lovers of cars with five-star performance, writes Declan Colley

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In memory of Glen Campbell, we’re reproducing Declan Colley’s review of the late singer’s 1983 appearance at Siamsa Cois Laoi at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork.

Peugeot’s 3008 is well styled on the outside and has a truly remarkable interior that sets new standards, writes Declan Colley

The BMW M2 with its three litre straight six turbo produces 370bhp and is an instant classic and gets a deserved five-star rating from Examiner Motoring, writes Declan Colley

BMW have taken a clever approach to their electric car range, and the i3 with range extender technology is among the best on offer, says Declan Colley

HOW do you make a good thing better? Well, by improving it, of course. In the case of the BMW 440i which we’ve had the pleasure of tooling around in recently, even the famously short-sighted cartoon character Mr Magoo, might have problems actually outlining what exactly BMW has done to improve the latest version over the last one, writes Declan Colley.