BMW M2 vs. Ford Focus RS comparison
Jul 2016: We pit the two most exciting high-performance cars of 2016 against each other on Irish roads.
Jul 2016: We pit the two most exciting high-performance cars of 2016 against each other on Irish roads.
Aug 2022:
BMW's two-door coupe tries to convince SUV-addled buyers that such a car is a good idea.
(Irish review)
Jul 2022:
BMW keeps its MPV alive with the practical 2 Series Active Tourer. Is it any good?
(Irish review)
Jun 2022:
First impressions suggest that the BMW M2 formula is alive and kicking hard in the 2023 generation.
(Prototype review)
Mar 2022:
Even in its least powerful form, the new BMW 2 Series is a cracking little sports coupe.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2022:
The hybrid-powered BMW 230e Active Tourer lets you forget about the combustion engine until the weekend.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2022:
The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer goes big on tech for 2022 launch.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2021:
BMW is keeping the compact coupe dream alive with the new 2 Series. Is it as much fun as it should be in M240i guise?
(International first drive review)
Aug 2020:
Lightweight parts, an uprated engine and more make the BMW M2 CS an incredible driver's car.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2020:
This right here is the cheapest way into new BMW saloon ownership; is the 2 Series Gran Coupe good enough?
(Irish review)
Feb 2020:
Can the M235i spec inject some appeal into BMW's new 2 Series Gran Coupe?
(International first drive review)
Feb 2020:
BMW's controversially styled 2 Series Gran Coupe in 220d M Sport format.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2018:
The sharper Competition replaces the old BMW M2 - and it's a gem.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2018:
BMW updates its 2 Series Active and Gran Tourer MPVs.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2018:
Can BMW’s high-roofed family hauler meld the past and future of the brand together?
(Irish review)
Jul 2017:
Mildly facelifted, the BMW 2 Series Convertible still ploughs its own premium open-top furrow.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2017:
Want a performance BMW 2 Series? Still think you really need an M2? Think again.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2017:
Their relationship got off to a rocky start but now Neil and the BMW M2 are very happy together.
(Irish review)
Oct 2016:
Our old favourite gets an update and is now called the BMW M240i. It's still brilliant.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2016:
BMW might be a little too early to market with a plug-in hybrid version of its compact 2 Series Active Tourer people carrier.
(Irish review)
Feb 2016:
The baby M car has arrived and it's fair to say that the new BMW M2 is one of the best by the company yet.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2016:
Hybrid drive, AWD and MPV come together in BMW's new 225xe Active Tourer.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2015:
The first ever BMW 2 Series Convertible lives up to its mini 3 Series status - and some.
(Irish review)
Jul 2015:
The i8 drivetrain finds its way into BMW's 2 Series Active Tourer.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2015:
All-wheel drive and seven seats? BMW's 2 Series Gran Tourer ventures into new territory.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2015:
BMW's smallest coupe gets a new name, new look and a good deal better.
(Irish review)
Jan 2015:
Time for BMW to wheel out its first ever 2 Series Convertible. It's predictably good.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2014:
All-wheel drive comes to the 2 Series Active Tourer range boosting its usefulness.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2014:
BMW bows to the family man, and goes front-wheel drive to do it.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2014:
Topping the new 2 Series Coupé line-up is the BMW M235i model, all 326hp of it.
(International first drive review)