Mercedes-Benz S 580 e hybrid (2022) review
Sep 2022:
Could plug-in hybrid power for the Mercedes S-Class suddenly consign diesel to the history books?
(Irish review)
Sep 2022:
Could plug-in hybrid power for the Mercedes S-Class suddenly consign diesel to the history books?
(Irish review)
Jun 2022:
Electric power for the E-Class-sized Mercedes EQE. Still want that Tesla?
(Irish review)
May 2022:
Merc's luxury electric car arrives to take on the Tesla Model S and the incoming BMW i7. Is it up to the task?
(International first drive review)
Apr 2022:
The indulgent CLS has been updated for 2022. What's it like in base diesel guise?
(Irish review)
Apr 2022:
A minority interest car in Ireland? Yes, but it doesn't stop the C-Class Estate from being one of our favourites.
(Irish review)
Mar 2022:
An electric Mercedes SUV with seven seats has 'sure-fire hit' written all over it, doesn't it?
(Irish review)
Mar 2022:
Merc's compact slinky four-door 'coupe' gets plug-in hybrid power in the CLA 250 e.
(Irish review)
Feb 2022:
Stunning new Mercedes C-Class saloon majors on luxury.
(Irish review)
Oct 2021:
The Mercedes Citan Tourer is a van-based MPV aimed at lifestyle buyers.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2021:
Can plug-in power, combined with diesel, shove the Mercedes GLC to the top of the premium SUV tree?
(Irish review)
Aug 2021:
Hybrid power is more prevalent than ever, but the latest Mercedes S-Class diesel still makes a strong case for itself.
(Irish review)
Jun 2021:
This GLA-based EQA is the most affordable electric Mercedes yet, but is it affordable enough?
(International first drive review)
Jun 2021:
The E-Class Coupe is certainly gorgeous, but would you have it over the saloon?
(Irish review)
May 2021:
Mixing diesel and electric power is supposedly too expensive, but has Mercedes made it work in the hybrid E-Class?
(Irish review)
Oct 2020:
An all-new Mercedes S-Class charges ahead in the fight for luxury car supremacy.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2020:
The smallest Mercedes SUV is the new GLA; worth a premium over the A-Class?
(Irish first drive review)
Jun 2020:
Mercedes has launched its new GLB, a clever mix of MPV and SUV - here's the diesel one.
(Irish first drive review)
Jan 2020:
A Shooting Brake 'estate' body gives the Mercedes CLA a unique identity.
(Irish review)
Dec 2019:
We’re all agreed: the new Mercedes CLA looks gorgeous. But does it work in entry-level petrol guise?
(Irish review)
Dec 2019:
The Mercedes-Benz GLC improves, but is its interior showing its age?
(Irish review)
Dec 2019:
Here's the pick of the new Mercedes GLE Coupe range: the 400 d variant.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2019:
The new diesel plug-in hybrid Mercedes GLE Coupe is technically excellent, but is there demand for such a thing?
(International first drive review)
Dec 2019:
The AMG 53 4Matic+ package makes the new Mercedes GLE Coupe outrageously quick.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2019:
Could the new Mercedes A-Class Saloon be the pick of the compact models in A 180 d diesel guise?
(Irish review)
Aug 2019:
The Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet is the smallest four-seat soft-top from the company, but it’s still sumptuous.
(Irish review)
Jul 2019:
The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S brings high performance to the compact four-door segment.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2019:
Ballistic performance meets superb handling for AMG’s pocket rocket, the new A 45 S.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2019:
The Mercedes B-Class is a roomy small MPV, but should you have it over a trendy SUV?
(Irish review)
Jul 2019:
The 'junior' AMG car has arrived in Ireland; not that a 306hp AWD A-Class is remotely junior.
(Irish review)
Jun 2019:
Mercedes' re-invented GLE needs to work hard to stay ahead of rivals from BMW, Audi and Lexus. Can it reach the class peak?
(Irish review)
Jun 2019:
We're not mad keen on the GLC Coupe's styling, but can the addition of AMG's mighty V8 engine convince us?
(International first drive review)
Jun 2019:
Mercedes has given the GLC a mid-life update, and that’s bad news for the competition hoping to catch up with it.
(International first drive review)
May 2019:
Time for Mercedes to get in on the whole premium electric SUV thing, with its impressive new EQC.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2019:
The Mercedes CLA 250 is, for now, the quickest of the new CLA range. What's it like?
(International first drive review)
Apr 2019:
Merc renews the successful CLA compact four-door coupe, but this time it faces some internal competition...
(International first drive review)
Apr 2019:
The 180 d model will share best-selling status in the Mercedes CLA range in Ireland, but is it good enough?
(International first drive review)
Jan 2019:
Having a go in a blisteringly quick four-door rival to the Porsche Panamera, courtesy of Mercedes-AMG.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2018:
Could the Mercedes G-Wagen 4x4 have evolved into a sensible purchase in G 350 d guise?
(International first drive review)
Dec 2018:
Something quite extraordinary has happened with the Mercedes G-Class...
(International first drive review)
Dec 2018:
Mercedes’ updated C-Class Estate makes a mockery of our shameless rush for SUVs.
(Irish review)
Dec 2018:
AMG has built its reputation on V8 super-saloons. Is the brand elastic enough to stretch to a 300hp hot hatch?
(International first drive review)
Nov 2018:
Merc expands and improves the B-Class, but can a small MPV still be relevant in this SUV-obsessed world?
(International first drive review)
Oct 2018:
Refinement is further enhanced in the new Mercedes-Benz S 560 e thanks to its plug-in hybrid system.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2018:
The Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell combines hydrogen fuel cell tech with a plug-in hybrid setup in an SUV body.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2018:
The Mercedes CLS has evolved into the luxurious third generation; is it worth the premium over the E-Class it’s based on?
(Irish review)
Aug 2018:
A stylish new Mercedes A-Class has arrived in Ireland; can the petrol version take the fight to the Golf?
(Irish review)
Jul 2018:
Shattering power in a sober suit makes the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S the king of sports saloons.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2018:
The Mercedes E 220 d AMG Line is the pick of the current E-Class saloon line-up.
(Irish review)
Jun 2018:
The V6-engined X-Class pickup sees Mercedes bring its A game to the Amarok’s patch.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2018:
A V6 is not a V8, but this sporting, snorting, AMG saloon is still big fun.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2018:
C-Class Mercedes customers still crave a conventional diesel. This new 220 d had better be good, then.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2018:
The Mercedes C-Class gets major mid-life update, and a new mild-hybrid petrol option.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2018:
Sharper Mercedes-Benz A-Class goes big on style without sacrificing substance.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2018:
Move over Audi and BMW, there's a new Mercedes-Benz A-Class in town.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2018:
Diesel is evil, right? But it feels so good in the new Mercedes CLS.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2018:
AMG's first hybrid still makes all the right noises and is wicked quick.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2018:
The alluring E 43 4Matic saloon feels more like a fast Mercedes than a proper AMG car. Is that enough?
(Irish review)
Dec 2017:
Merc's gorgeous two-door E-Class pushes all the right coupe buttons.
(Irish review)
Dec 2017:
The modestly facelifted Mercedes S-Class debuts the company’s sensational new diesel engine in the S 350 d model.
(Irish review)
Nov 2017:
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S delivers ballistic performance in a family-friendly SUV body.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2017:
Are we looking at the new one-tonne pick-up king in the form of the 2018 Mercedes X-Class?
(International first drive review)
Sep 2017:
A modest update has resulted in a more appealing Mercedes GLA crossover.
(Irish review)
Sep 2017:
The Mercedes-AMG GT family is growing, and our favourite of the bunch so far is the formidable GT C Coupe.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2017:
The impressive Mercedes-Benz E-Class range gains glamour in the shape of the brand new Cabriolet.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2017:
A new Mercedes E-Class Coupe gains glamour, while retaining everything we love about the E-Class.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2017:
Has Mercedes played it too safe with the midlife facelift of its GLA crossover?
(International first drive review)
Mar 2017:
Want to get closer to the sound of the V8-engined AMG GT's exhausts? You'll like the new Roadster version, so.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2017:
Don't let the open-top image fool you: the new AMG GT Roadster is one of the best sports cars money can buy, especially in new 'C' specification.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2017:
The new GLC 43 Coupe is Mercedes-AMG lite; is it AMG right?
(International first drive review)
Dec 2016:
We test drive the Mercedes-AMG GT R on road and track. 'Epic' doesn't cover it.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2016:
Business and wilderness mix in the fabulous new Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain estate.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2016:
Four-wheel drive for the new Mercedes-AMG E 63 S, but hooligans need not worry...
(International first drive review)
Nov 2016:
Fancy chasing supercars and waking the dead for fun? You'll like the wild Edition 1 C 63 S Coupe so...
(International first drive review)
Oct 2016:
We've established that the Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV is great in best-selling diesel format; but what's it like with a big petrol V6 under the bonnet?
(International first drive review)
Sep 2016:
We hitch a ride around the Nürburgring in the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R.
(Passenger ride)
Sep 2016:
Madness that the 'junior' AMG E-Class, this new E 43, gets 401hp, but does it live up to the billing?
(International first drive review)
Sep 2016:
Big executive estates don't come any bigger or more executive-y than the swish new Mercedes E-Class Estate.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2016:
The super-slick Mercedes GLC moves to the top of the mid-size SUV horde.
(Irish review)
Jul 2016:
The V6-engined 350 d won't be the biggest selling version of the Mercedes GLC Coupe, but it is the most impressive.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2016:
The Mercedes GLC line-up expands with the addition of a swoopy Coupe variant. Here's the 250 d.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2016:
Halfway house Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe is the highlight of the line-up.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2016:
Mercedes-AMG lunacy for the new open-topped C-Class Cabriolet
(International first drive review)
Jun 2016:
Stylish open-topped looks meet diesel frugality in the new Mercedes C 250 d Cabriolet.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2016:
The only non-AMG in the Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet range is still magnificent.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2016:
You don't need the Mercedes-AMG S 63's power... but it's nice to have it.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2016:
Less power, smaller engine, still brutal; Mercedes-AMG's SLC hot rod.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2016:
Mild facelift, big name change - the Mercedes SLK becomes the SLC.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2016:
The plugin hybrid version of the all-new Mercedes E-Class doesn't arrive until 2017, but we've already driven it.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2016:
Star of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up so far is the humble E 220 d diesel model.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2016:
Though the new four-cylinder diesel engine in the Mercedes E 220 d is impressive, those with a bigger budget will love the E 350 d's V6.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2016:
It'll be a while before AMG gets its hands on the new E-Class, so those with a penchant for more performance will have to make do with the E 400 4Matic model.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2016:
Proving that less is sometimes more; here comes the Mercedes-AMG SL 65.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2016:
New looks, new tech, new transmissions - the Mercedes SL sharpens up its act.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2016:
Facelifted madhouse Mercedes-AMG SL 63 remains a brutal piece of kit.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2016:
The gorgeous new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé has arrived in Ireland; we review the C 220 d.
(Irish review)
Jan 2016:
A new name for Merc's big SUV, and it continues where the M-Class left off.
(Irish review)
Jan 2016:
It's not cheap, but the new Mercedes V-Class people carrier is worth every cent.
(Irish review)
Dec 2015:
We ride in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon.
(Passenger ride)
Dec 2015:
The GL gets an S, to be king of the Mercedes SUVs.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2015:
Power, power, power: the Mercedes-AMG A 45 has it in spades.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2015:
You'll buy the new C-Class Coupé because it looks stunning, but you'll keep it for many more reasons.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2015:
Topping the new C-Class Coupé line-up is the simply ballistic Mercedes-AMG C 63 S; it's a bit senior.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2015:
The Mercedes-Benz C111 is a wedge of what could have been; it's a money-can't-buy-it icon from the '70s.
(Concept review)
Oct 2015:
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake illustrates that it's a fine line between fashionable and small.
(Irish review)
Oct 2015:
A subtle facelift for the Mercedes A-Class, but adaptive dampers are most welcome.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2015:
Next year a plug-in hybrid version of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC arrives; we've already driven it.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2015:
Can the Mercedes Vito do battle with the Volkswagen Transporter and Ford Transit Custom?
(Irish review)
Jul 2015:
New to market with its GLC, Mercedes-Benz has a serious rival to the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 on its hands.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2015:
The sporty new Mercedes GLE SUV Coupé, with a V6 diesel engine.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2015:
Mercedes-AMG creates an absolutely monster SUV-coupé; we like.
(International first drive review)
May 2015:
The new C-Class Estate is practical, sure, but we love it for how it looks.
(Irish review)
Apr 2015:
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake looks great but is it practical?
(Irish first drive review)
Apr 2015:
The Mercedes-Benz van-based MPV makes a qualitative leap forward.
(Irish first drive review)
Mar 2015:
Mercedes-Benz adds a Shooting Brake to the CLA range, with mixed results.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2015:
We've been in the driver's seat of the futuristic F 015 concept, but that's not normal...
(Concept review)
Feb 2015:
Can't quite stretch to the full-on AMG C-Class? That's ok, the C 450 AMG is no slouch.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2015:
The second car to get the Mercedes-AMG badge is a ballistic new C 63 saloon.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2015:
Extreme G 500 4x4² Concept could be an addition to the G-Class range.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2015:
Mercedes revives the Maybach badge on its range-topping, super-luxury, mega-specification S-Class.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2014:
Mercedes-AMG's 911-killer proves to be just that, the GT S a supremely capable and captivating sports car.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2014:
The B-Class mini-MPV has had a mid-life facelift in a bid to stave off the Golf SV and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2014:
Part of the new Merc B-Class line-up is the rather refined new Electric Drive model we drove.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2014:
The GLA is the smallest SUV Mercedes-Benz has ever made; is it also one of its most desirable?
(Irish review)
Jul 2014:
Can a lower-powered diesel feel special enough to find a home in the CLS?
(International first drive review)
May 2014:
The latest generation of Mercedes' most important car (sales-wise) lands on Irish shores.
(Irish first drive review)
Mar 2014:
The all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class impresses with its blend of luxury and refinement.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2014:
New Mercedes GLA line-up topped by bonkers 360hp GLA 45 AMG. We've driven it.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2014:
The latest SUV offering from Mercedes-Benz proves to be a classy new variant on the A-Class platform.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2013:
Time for a run-out edition of the old Merc C-Class, with muscular AMG looks.
(Irish review)
Sep 2013:
Merc adds a boot to the A-Class to turn it into a coupé. Stick with us...
(Irish review)
Jul 2013:
Can the updated E-Class two-door bring a bit of California glamour to an Irish summer?
(Irish review)
Jun 2013:
We've driven the only AMG that makes sense in Ireland, the new CLA 45.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2013:
Hot hatches don't get much hotter than the new 360hp, four-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2013:
Merc's new CLA takes aim at the BMW 3 Series. Here are our first impressions on Irish roads.
(Irish first drive review)
Mar 2013:
Will a new look be enough to help the E-Class take on the best-selling BMW 5 Series?
(Irish first drive review)
Jan 2013:
Just before it's facelifted, we test Merc's efficient E-Class diesel hybrid.
(Irish review)
Sep 2012:
We drive the stunning looking Merc CLS Shooting Brake.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2012:
Merc's new GL-Class surfaces just in time to welcome the 2013 Range Rover.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2012:
There's no doubt that the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is fabulous looking. How does it drive?
(International first drive review)
May 2012:
We've driven the hottest version of the new Merc SL yet - the 63 AMG.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2012:
Mercedes-Benz confirms that the hybrid E-Class is coming to Ireland. We've driven it.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2012:
The Merc SL is 60 this year. Good time for an all-new version then.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2012:
The new Merc SLK 55 AMG has 422hp. Still think it's a car for hairdressers?
(International first drive review)
Jan 2012:
Mercedes-Benz is hoping to attract more buyers to its new premium compact MPV, the B-Class.
(Irish first drive review)
Nov 2011:
New Black Series model gives a dark side to the C-Class Coupé.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2011:
An all-new Mercedes-Benz B-Class arrives in March. We've driven the likely best-seller.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2011:
Take the roof off the Merc SLS AMG coupé and you get the even more attention grabbing Roadster.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2011:
Mercedes new M-Class doesn't arrive until April 2012, but new low-emission engine marks a significant change.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2011:
We test the new-look Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate.
(Irish review)
Jun 2011:
The new C-Class Coupé is nothing short of brilliant. BMW and Audi should be worried.
(Irish review)
Jun 2011:
Just as the C-Class Coupé arrives in Ireland, we've driven the C 63 AMG version.
(International first drive review)
May 2011:
We took part in the Chinese stint of the Mercedes-Benz F-Cell World Drive.
(Epic road trip)
Mar 2011:
The new CLS is much prettier than before and also more composed. Audi's A7 should be worried.
(Irish review)
Mar 2011:
New Merc SLK's improvements run more than skin deep.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2011:
Mercedes-Benz ups the refinement of its C-Class.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2011:
New-look Merc CLS spawns rocket-ship 63 AMG version.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2010:
The second-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS is as great to drive as it is stunning to look at.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2010:
The latest incarnation of the E-Class is the spacious estate version.
(Irish review)
Jul 2010:
Mercedes-Benz is back with an updated S-Class; the mid-life refresh should ensure it remains the top seller.
(Irish review)