Review: Volkswagen ID.5 GTX
If all these Volkswagen ID numbers are somewhat confusing to you, you're probably not alone, writes Brian Byrne . Q…
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Driven in 90 Seconds - VW ID.5 GTX MAX
A short look at Volkswagen's electric coupe SUV ID.5 GTX MAX. A Rough & Ready Production by Brian Byrne for I…
Review: Volvo C40 Recharge
The 'Recharge' suffix used by Volvo cars can be somewhat confusing, writes Brian Byrne . Initially used for any…
Review: Kia Sportage PHEV
Kia’s Sportage model has been the company’s best-selling car for over 10 years, writes Trish Whelan . Year to date, off…
Review: BMW i4
Of 44 cars I have reviewed through 2022, 16 have been electric, writes Brian Byrne . That's more than a third. And …
Review: Jeep Compass PHEV
Jeep, which had been part of Chrysler, is now owned by Stellantis Group that also owns Peugeot, Opel, Citroen, Fiat, an…
Review: Volvo XC40 Recharge
Volvo’s XC40 is a deceptive car, writes Brian Byrne . The styling suggests it is smaller than it actually is, but its d…
Review: Volkswagen Taigo
This one surprised me, writes Brian Byrne . For various reasons, it has been a while since I had a Volkswagen for revie…
Review: Kia Niro PHEV
That the Kia Niro was the winner of the recently announced Compact Crossover category in the Irish Car of the Year Awar…
Review: Mercedes-Benz CLS
When Mercedes-Benz produced their first CLS almost two decades ago, they created a new segment — the luxury 4-door coup…
Review: Cupra Born
It's getting harder to suggest a real difference between car brands and models from the same automotive group when …
Review: Ford new Kuga First Drive
When I first saw the new Ford Kuga rolled out during a special ‘Go Electric’ event in Amsterdam last year, I liked what…
Review: Nissan Juke
When the first generation Nissan Juke was launched ten years ago, its chunky bug-eyed muscular style was a head-turner,…
Review: Volkswagen Golf
The new generation Golf has impressed me in a short time much more than any other iteration of Volkswagen's breadwi…
Review: Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen's smallest crossover is intriguing in one respect, writes Brian Byrne . The T-Cross feels much bigger th…
Review: Skoda Kamiq
Skoda's Kamiq compact crossover hasn't been around long enough to make an impact on its market, but I'm bet…
Review: Honda CR-V hybrid
Honda has just launched the hybrid version of their CR-V SUV in Ireland, and my early experience with it got me enough …
Review: Mercedes C-Class Estate
Maybe there are better ways to start a year of car reviews, but I'm certainly happy to do so with a 191 Mercedes-Be…
Review: Volvo V60
Volvo cars have long come with advanced safety, engineering and comfort technology, but one of my favourite things you …
