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About me - Damian Doyle

I'm a published motoring writer for a monthly glossy in Ireland. I have had an unhealthy interest in all things car-related since childhood.

My job affords me an outlet for the vast store of information and observations I have made for decades.

I test drive

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Autos > Trucks The toughest pickup trucks: 1 of 5
I'm a published journalist for a monthly glossy in Northern Ireland and have had the privilege (doubtful at times) of writing on a great many SUVs and Pickups. My personal favorite pickup was the Mitsubishi L200 tested in June 2007.In BriefThis is a serious off-roader which can be officially classified as a commercial vehicle... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Best off-road vehicles: 5 of 15
Your choice of SUV should primarily be driven by your planned application of the vehicle and what you want from it. One of the elements of the term SUV' is the word Utility', which by definition, suggests that it's going to be used for some kind of work, so with that in mind, you should realise that the SUV market is hugely d... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: BMW 7 series: 1 of 3
The 7 Series is BMWs luxury executive saloon. In the short time since its last design overhaul, it has become a symbol of status and success. Chris Bangle, the American Design Director at BMW is said to have created a masterpiece in designing this car. For me, this car is the benchmark from which the entire BMW range evolves;... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: Volvo S80, 2007: 1 of 2
The new S80 is Volvo's flagship saloon, competing directly with serious players like the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes E-Class and the Lexus GS. I have tested all three of these competitors and found the task of comparing them against the big Swedish car fairly daunting. You see, these are all stunningly good cars in their own right... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: Citroen C4 VTS Coupe: 1 of 2
The C4 Coupe range is an extremely affordable and diverse choice of cars from Citroen and is based on the same highly adaptable platform on which the C4 Picasso and hatchback are derived. The tested car, a C4 VTR striking in metallic grey. Powered by a powerful and advanced 138 BHP, 2 litre HDI diesel engine, matched to a 6-s... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: BMW M3: 1 of 2
The brand new and much anticipated BMW M3 Coupe was went on sale throughout the UK in September, having been unveiled as a breath-taking concept at the Geneva Motorshowearlier this year. The unveiling caused a major sensation in the motoring worldseeming to promise the production of a muscular and radical new sports coupe.The... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Chevrolet Captiva: 1 of 1
The Captiva is Chevrolet's latest addition to their European stable, aimed at the mid-range family Sports Utility Vehicle segment of a very competitive sector of the market. This car is an important addition, not only to the market; but also to Chevrolet it must attract customers away from more established brands, solely with... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg: 1 of 1
I'm a published journalist in Northern Ireland and test-drove a UK specced new VW Touareg in April this year.The New Touareg went on sale in the UK in January 2007, having debuted at the Paris Motor Show at the end of 2006. Complete with revised front and rear styling, updated interior and seats as well as many mechanical and... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2006 Lexus LS 460: 1 of 1
Now in its fourth generation, the 2006 Lexus LS, is a completely new and redesigned car, the reborn flagship of the Lexus range. Competitors have a daunting task ahead of them to convince the world market that this car isn't the best luxury car in the world. There are more than enough reasons to think that it is the LS is bri... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Mazda MX-5: 1 of 1
The recently updated Mazda MX-5 has received critical acclaim, even from the most cynical members of the motoring press fraternity. Mazda's rear-wheel-drive roadster has been described as "low on frills but high on thrills". Although not much seems to have changed drastically in appearance, the car is almost completely new fr... More..