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Review: The Kia Ceed has blossomed into a well-tuned machine that's fighting for class honours
Review: The Citroen C4 Cactus is one of the most comfortable cars I've ever driven
Review: The all-new Audi Q3 is a smart, sophisticated SUV that drives better than most rivals
Review: The all-new Lexus UX hybrid crossover is bang on trend (and looks the part too)
Review: The Subaru Impreza is an exceptionally safe and reliable family hatchback
Review: The BMW X2 SUV puts the ‘sport’ back into Sport Utility Vehicle
Review: The Ford Mondeo hybrid drives smoothly - but does it lack power?
Review: The new Honda Civic saloon makes a compelling case as a great family car
Review: The Mitsubishi ASX is a keenly-priced crossover contender - but can it outshine its rivals?
Review: The MINI John Cooper Works handles like a dream - but has it lost its magic?
Review: The Skoda Karoq is a strong contender to rival the Tiguan and the Ateca
Review: The new Ford Focus is the cream of the crop of family hatchbacks
Review: We drove Mercedes' new posh pickup truck - the potent V6 X-Class
Review: We've driven the hotly-tipped new Audi Q8 SUV. Here's how it matches up to its rivals
Review: The Citroen Berlingo is a spacious MPV that's a shape-shifter for families
Review: Think Tesla make the best electric cars? Jaguar's I-Pace SUV is here to change that
Review: The Ford Focus ST-Line has a sporty look, but it's a sensible motor at heart
6 big, bad and beautiful cars we're looking forward to driving in 2018
'If I had the kahunas to drive a €70k convertible, the Audi A5 Cabriolet would be top of my list'
Review: The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is a one-of-a-kind small hybrid for city living
The Skoda Octavia RS is a car for those who want pace as well as space
The new Nissan Qashqai is here. But can the king of crossover SUVs keep its crown?
Review: How does the new Mazda CX-5 shape up against its SUV rivals?
Review: the Suzuki Ignis is a fun alternative to traditional small hatchbacks
The Tesla Model S is no ordinary car. We drove it to find out how it's different
The Tesla Model X has finally arrived in Ireland. We took it for a drive.
Review: Is the new Audi Q5 really a rugged SUV or just an overgrown executive car?
How far can you go in an all-electric Nissan Leaf? We put it to the test
Review: Suzuki's crossover SUV is a surprisingly loveable Qashqai rival
Review: The Peugeot 3008 has blossomed into a beautiful SUV (from a dumpy MPV)
The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is an MPV - but it's no boring family wagon
Review: The new Nissan X-Trail has seven seats - just don't put adults in the back
Review: The Ford Edge SUV has a premium price tag - so can it match its premium rivals?
The new Volkswagen Tiguan SUV is finally here - so was it worth the wait?
The Citroen C3 has plenty of fun French style, but what about the substance?
The new Audi Q2: Does the small SUV make a big impression?
The new Honda Civic is here. But is it still a car for everyone?
The new Countryman is the biggest ever Mini - but is it more than just a fashion statement?
The Kia Optima Sportswagon is a handsome estate - so how much can you fit in the boot?
Mazda's new MX-5 has a very slick folding roof - so we put it to the test