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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 > Car Reviews Car reviews: Morgan Aero 8: 1 of 1
At the end of August 2007, I had the great privilege of driving, possibly the most unique sports car in the world. The Morgan car company is not your archetypal modern car manufacturer, a boast that I'm sure they are quite proud of. Started in 1913 by H.F.S. Morgan, the car company has become an inherent part of British moto... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Jaguar XJ: 1 of 1
The Jaguar XJ has always been an elegant luxury car but latest generation of XJ promises to move the flagship saloon into a very strong position in the large executive saloon segment. Jaguar placed a special emphasis upon agility and control during the design of the new car and this is evident in the brand new aluminium mono... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: The Bentley Flying Spur: 1 of 1
Every now and again I get to drive a car that I know is going to be great before I even start the engine. There have been plenty of cars that I have managed to keep an open mind about and discovered their strengths, simply by driving and living with them for a while. However the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, to give it th... More..
Autos > SUVs Car reviews: 2006 BMW X3 SUV: 1 of 1
In Brief The X3 is the smaller of BMW's two Sports Utility Vehicles but is by no means a small car. Fitting into the premium family niche, this is a safe, visually attractive and practical choice, aimed largely at young professionals with children. Performance, Control and Driving You will get a choice of engines with the X3... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Volkswagen Eos 2.0 FSI: 1 of 1
The new Volkswagen Eos has become the latest and most exciting addition to a growing list of Coupe-Convertibles. Since its much-anticipated launch in July 2006, the Eos has received acclaim from even the most cynical motoring critics and exceeded Volkswagens demand expectations with an unprecedented flurry of advance orders.... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: Subaru Tribeca: 1 of 1
The Tribeca is a luxury Sports Utility Vehicle from Japanese manufacturer Subaru, an expert in high performance four-wheel drive vehicles however this car is the only SUV in their current range. Bristling with refinements and impressive figures, the big car looks fantastic on paper but how does it compare with its peers? The... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2006 BMW 730D: 1 of 1
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN 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 his masterpiece in designing this car. For me, this car is the benchmark from which the ... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 BMW 3 Series Sedan: 1 of 1
If you live in Ireland, you might remember the storms that heralded the arrival of 2007; horizontal rain and gale force winds with accompanying warnings not to travel unless you were tired of life. The weather was horrible the night I travelled to Omagh, County Tyrone to collect the BMW 325d MSport test car. To compound the ... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Toyota Auris: 1 of 1
The Auris was launched in the UK on 1st February 2007. It is a medium-sized hatch back and a brand new car entering an important market segment against very strong competitors. Toyota have not only designed the car to be safe, practical and functional on the most fundamental of levels but balanced these qualities with fun an... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: Alfa Romeo Spider: 1 of 1
Living in the shadow of a tradition of sporting and stylish Italian convertible coupes that has spanned over forty years, it must be a tough enough job for the latest Alfa Romeo Spider to uphold the values that made a legend. The new Pininfarina-designed body does just that, with more than just a retrospective nod to its 196... More..