Read Caroline’s BYD Seal review for everything you need to know about buying BYD’s new electric saloon in Ireland. The BYD Seal is BYD’s third model to launch in Ireland after the Atto 3 and Dolphin. In just a few short months, the Tesla Model 3 rivalling saloon has become BYD’s bestseller. It’s available in two flavours – rear wheel drive Design or all wheel drive Excellence, with over 500 kilometres of range possible. Let’s take a closer look. The BYD Seal on test for Changing Lanes Styling  The BYD Seal is an exciting car to behold with a sporty and sleek design that helps it stand ou ..read more

Read Caroline’s Audi A6 review for everything you need to know about buying Audi’s large executive saloon. The Audi A6 is one of Ireland’s favourite large executive saloons and has been for many years. The current generation has been on sale since 2018 and has been updated to keep it looking sharp against rivals like the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It goes on sale in Ireland priced from about €58,925 and is available with the choice of diesel or plug-in hybrid. Let’s take a closer look! The 2024 Audi A6 on test for Changing Lanes Styling Classy, handsome… all adjectives you cou ..read more

Read Caroline’s 2024 Suzuki Swace review for everything you need to know about buying Suzuki’s compact hybrid estate car in Ireland. Suzuki’s trusty estate car has been updated for 2024 with even more fuel efficient hybrid technology and better interior materials and tech on board. Priced from €34,795, it merges practicality very well with efficiency. Based on the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports and featuring the same hybrid tech, it doesn’t have much originality but it does add something special to the Suzuki line-up – and the update is surprisingly successful in making the Swace feel more upma ..read more

Read Caroline’s Skoda Kodiaq review for everything you need to know about buying the new Kodiaq in Ireland in 2024. The Skoda Kodiaq has been a bestseller since it launched in Ireland all the way back in 2017, well known for being one of the most spacious and best value seven seaters on the market. The second generation model arrives this summer priced from €53,670 and will be available with the choice of petrol, diesel, or plug-in hybrid technology for the very first time. I was in Barcelona recently with Skoda Ireland to check it out ahead of its Irish debut. Caroline and the 2024 Skoda Kodi ..read more

Read Caroline’s Dacia Duster review for everything you need to know about buying the new Duster in Ireland in 2024. The Dacia Duster is one of Ireland’s favourite cars and has been for many years. The Duster is known for being a good value compact SUV. Over the years it’s got better and better. The new generation Dacia Duster arrives in Ireland in September and I was in Malaga recently to take a closer look at it. The 2024 Dacia Duster introduces new design, more modern interior with sustainable materials and more efficient hybrid powertrains for the very first time. It’s also promised to be m ..read more

Read Caroline’s Renault Arkana review for everything you need to know about buying Renault’s stylish SUV coupé in Ireland. The Renault Arkana first launched in Ireland in 2021 and quickly became one of the brand’s bestsellers, outselling the Clio and the Captur. Along with the Megane E-Tech and the newly launched Austral, it gives Renault a strong presence in the compact side of the market. The Arkana has recently been updated for 2024 so it was time for another spin. The Renault Arkana on test for Changing LanesWhat’s so special about the Renault Arkana? Styled as an SUV coupé, the Arkana is ..read more

Read Caroline’s Skoda Octavia RS review for everything you need to know about buying the last ever diesel Octavia RS performance saloon. The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is no more – it’s going out of production around about now though it’s still possible to pick one up on the new or used car market. The Skoda Octavia is one of Ireland’s favourite cars and has been for a very long time. Same goes for the high performance RS models, but the RS TDI in particular. Its blend of power, performance and economy always struck just the right note with the Irish motorist seeking something fast, fun…and frugal ..read more

Read Caroline’s Volkswagen Amarok video for everything you need to know about buying Volkswagen’s pick-up truck in Ireland. The new Volkswagen Amarok went on sale in Ireland in 2023 and marks a significant step forward in design, equipment and off-road capability. Volkswagen teamed up with Ford to create the new Amarok so it shares a lot with the new Ranger – but there is enough distinction to make the Amarok a worthy contender for your shortlist of new pick-up trucks. It’s a segment dominated by the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux – but the new Amarok is up for the fight. Let’s take a closer loo ..read more

Read Caroline’s Peugeot 2008 review for everything you need to know about buying Peugeot’s small SUV in 2024. The Peugeot 2008 has been a huge hit for the Peugeot brand since it first launched in Ireland all the way back in 2013. Now in its second generation, it is one of the brand’s bestsellers alongside the Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUVs. Peugeot has recently spruced up the 2008 to keep it competitive against its rivals like the Skoda Kamiq, Ford Puma and Toyota Yaris Cross. It goes on sale priced from €30,740. It’s available with a choice of engines including petrol, petrol mild hybrid and the ..read more

Read Caroline’s Subaru Solterra review for everything you need to know about buying Subaru’s electric crossover in Ireland. Subaru is known as a 4×4 specialist with cars like the Impreza, Forester and Outback in its repertoire and famous for the flat four Boxer engine. The brand is a small player in the Irish market but does have a strong following of fans who love the straightforward rugged and reliable character of a good Subaru. The Japanese car brand has dabbled in some hybrid technology to clean up its environmental credentials and now steps into the arena of the full battery electric veh ..read more