Ten things to know about the new Volkswagen ID.3
Months before its official world premiere VW has revealed its all-new low cost Golf-sized electric car writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Volkswagen’s Golf-sized electric car and the first member of a new family of EVs from Volkswagen, the ID 3 has been revealed. 2) It is the German car company’s first ground-up electric car. 3) More members of the family will be revealed over time and all will bear the name ID. 4) The range will...
Ten things to know about the New Ford Focus
The fourth generation Ford Focus has been unveiled writes Geraldine Herbert 1) It’s 20 years since the Ford Focus first appeared on Irish roads. 2) Embracing technology the Focus is the first Ford to get a new Head-up display. 3) The new car is also designed to detect “No Entry” signs on a motorway ramp and will sound a Wrong Way Alert with audible and visual warnings. 4) The new Focus has been to the gym and has lost almost...
Eight things to know about the new Volvo V60
Volvo has taken the wraps of its gorgeous new V60 Estate writes Geraldine Herbert The all new Volvo V60 was unveiled today in the driveway of a family home in Stockholm. Customers in Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA but not unfortunately Ireland can avail of a car subscription Car by Volvo – a new premium subscription alternative to buying or leasing a vehicle. The new estate is set to compete with...
Ten things to know about the 2018 Nissan Leaf
Following months of leaks and speculation Nissan finally revealed their eagerly awaited new Leaf writes Geraldine Herbert With a more sleek and aerodynamic exterior the Leaf is not as radical a design change as the new Micra but it’s certainly a big improvement on the previous version. New to the Leaf is the e-Pedal allowing the car to be driven with just one pedal. The e-Pedal handles starting, accelerating, decelerating, and...
Eight things to know about the 2018 BMW M5
BMW has unveiled their most powerful and fastest M5 ever writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Muscular and powerful the new BMW M5 goes from a standstill to 100 km/h in a mere 3.4 seconds thanks to 600-horsepower. 2) It has an 8-speed transmission, super powerful brakes, and comes with specially designed tyres. 3) Its a slightly more beefier version of the regular 5 series particularly from the front where the...
5 Things to know about the All-New Ford Fiesta
The all new Ford Fiesta will be here at the end of the month, here’s five things to know about it writes Geraldine Herbert Special Screening The all-new Fiesta’s heated leather steering wheel has been tested by Ford engineers to ensure it is resistant to damage or staining from sunscreen on the driver’s hands. Sunscreen is just one of the everyday substances that were used to test the Fiesta interior. Leather seats are...