There’s something reassuring about driving a 4×4 vehicle in an Irish winter, even if it’s uncertain whether you’ll actually need to engage it or not. This week’s review model, the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross offers the economy of two wheel drive, with the added peace of mind of four wheel drive (but more of that...
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An oasis of tech, the new Opel Insignia is so smart it practically drives itself. Long and sleek looking on the outside, this beautiful saloon got a lot of looks during our week on the road. The test car was spacious, with a luxurious leather interior and great legroom back and front. The front...
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If you’re in the market for a small, eye catching wallet-friendly city vehicle, then look no further than the Renault Twizy. While it’s debatable if you’ll actually be the envy of all your friends, you’ll certainly be getting all the looks. The Twizy is a two seat fully electric quadricycle with a roof and...
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When is an estate like a hot hatch? When it’s the Skoda Octavia Combi RS. Ok, it’s not quite as fast as a hot hatch, but with a 0-100kph time of 8.2 seconds, the diesel model we were driving is certainly no slouch. The Skoda Octavia Combi RS is a beautiful car, both visually...
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The award-winning Peugeot 2008 is a small car that looks like a big car. A crossover, it’s based on the Peugeot 208 supermini, topped off with the body of a small SUV. It’s a good looking car, with roof rails raising the side profile even more. Inside, the stylish cabin is compact, but with...
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There’s a new four-door model in town and its name is the Audi A3 Saloon. It’s a gorgeous, elegant looking car, slightly smaller than its A4 saloon counterpart but with a real solid feel to it. Its cabin shares the same dimensions as that of the Audi A3 Sportback, with good legroom back and...
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If you thought the size of your family prevented you from doing your bit for the environment motoring-wise – then think again. Enter the Toyota Prius+ – a seven seat petrol hybrid. It’s a beautifully luxurious car, with the bright and airy cabin in the test model boasting a double sun roof and privacy...
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For parents, there are pros and cons for having children in quick succession. On the plus side, you get all your sleepless nights done with in one go; siblings who are close in age are (in theory at least) more likely to get on, and you get to grips with your parent/life balance faster....
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