• Test Drives

    Fabulous drive in Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    by  • February 6, 2013 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk7 exterior front left dynamic

    It’s hard to understand the allure of a Volkswagen Golf……until you’ve driven it. Although the Golf is an iconic car and hugely popular across the world, it’s not the most attractive looking hatchback – it has come a long way since its launch in 1974 though. Volkswagen has very much taken the ‘If it...

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    Chic and sporty Renault Mégane

    by  • January 23, 2013 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2013 Renault Megane GT Line exterior front right dynamic

    If you like the look of a hot hatch but you’re not overly fussed about the increased engine power or running costs that generally come with it then you should try out the Renault Mégane GT Line. This sporty looking number has the appearance of a hot hatch but has a 1.5-litre 110hp engine...

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    Dacia impresses with Duster SUV

    by  • January 16, 2013 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Dacia Duster exterior front dynamic

    With road conditions turning icy and talk of snow on the horizon many motorists will be dreaming of a 4×4. Prices for these vehicles have come down in recent years and now new kid on the block Dacia has finally reached the Irish market with its Dacia Duster – an SUV with a starting...

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    Retro glory in the Volkswagen Beetle

    by  • January 9, 2013 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Volkswagen Beetle exterior front right dynamic

    There’s always a little bit of fear when you first sit in to what is a modern take on an iconic car (or even the latest version of a much loved car) – Will it live up to expectations? Have they ruined a classic? Could they possibly have improved upon an absolute gem? Thankfully...

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    Strike a pose in the Hyundai Santa Fe

    by  • December 19, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2013 Hyundai Santa Fe exterior front right dynamic

    A white Christmas would be the perfect conditions for the new Hyundai Santa Fe to show off its 4WD capabilities (not that we’re hoping for one) but there’s much more to the third generation model than that. The new Hyundai Santa Fe has undergone somewhat of a facelift over the years, with smooth contours...

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    Skoda honours founders in Superb style

    by  • December 5, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Skoda Superb L&K front right studio

    Who needs a limo when you can have a Skoda Superb, especially if that Superb is the L&K variant. The Skoda Superb is a very aptly named car – superbly specced and a car I enjoyed when I drove it last year. In fact, you might think that Skoda would be hard pressed to...

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    Sporty GT86 puts Toyota in the fast lane

    by  • November 21, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Toyota GT86 exterior front left static

    The Toyota GT86 is the epitome of simplicity, from the undulating exterior curves, to the interior styling, to the way it drives. But then again, that’s the feeling Toyota was going for – built for those for whom driving is a pleasure rather than a necessity. By design, driver aids are conspicuous by their...

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    Facelifted Hyundai i20 looking good

    by  • November 14, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Hyundai i20 exterior front right static

    If you’re after a small car that’s stylish and generous on spec then you should take a look at the new Hyundai i20. The supermini has had a facelift and is now more fuel efficient and has a better specification offering. It’s a cute looking small but muscular car with nice LED lights at...

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