choosing new car

Opel Astra Sports Tourer against Skoda Octavia Combi: which is the better option? New 2015 models.

What's the Nissan Leaf like to drive?

Hi, my wife is driving a 2013 Kia Sportage and is thinking of updating. What would you recommend?

When is the new Volvo V60 Cross Country available to buy in Ireland and what do you think of this car?

My wife and I are in our mid seventies and are in the market for a new car. We have been driving Saabs for 30 years and are now considering a BMW, a Mercedes-Benz, a Jaguar or a Lexus. I have been looking at 5 Series/E-Class category cars, mainly because I am for the first time in my life able to afford such a car. But I am totally confused by the jargon and the names the different manufacturers give to their options or packages. Please tell me what to buy. The most important feature for us is safety, including things that will stop us doing stupid things behind the wheel. Also good satnav and park assist/camera features.

And should I be looking at cheaper models? Do we really need E-Class or 3 Series to travel in comfort or should we drop down a category? Just tell me what to buy!

Thanks very much.

Peter, Dublin 6

I need a medium/small automatic car with high seats, with air conditioning, mirrors that turn in when parking. What do you recommend?

Thinking of buying an Opel Insignia... How would you rate them? Anything I need to look out for?

Trying to decide between new Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and new Nissan X-Trail diesel. What would you go for? Or are there any new cars coming next Jan that could compete? Budget max €38,000.

How would you rate the Dacia Duster?

I read that BMW is axing the X5 sDrive25d as it has been a poor seller. Is this true? I thought it was its big seller in Ireland at least.