Ten Things to Know About Choosing the Colour of Your Next Car
Car colour says more than you think from practicality and resale value to style and identity, here are ten things to know before choosing the shade of your next car. Grey rules the roadGrey has been Ireland’s top car colour for nine years straight, with 39% of 2025 sales. Low maintenance winsGrey, black and silver hide dirt, rain streaks and scratches better than brighter shades. Resale value mattersNeutral colours appeal to more...
Aoife Raftery Set for Rally3 Debut at Overmountain Rally in ARA Championship
DirtFish Women in Motorsport Driver Aoife Raftery will return to the ARA National Championship presented by Kubota for next week’s Overmountain Rally The 24-year-old Irish driver, a DirtFish Women in Motorsport representative, burst onto the American rally scene in April with a stunning podium finish at the Olympus Rally. That performance marked her very first time competing in the United States, but it also made headlines across the...
PEUGEOT E-408 Electric: 8 Things You Need to Know
The future of the fastback has arrived — and it’s electric. The striking PEUGEOT E-408 has just landed in Ireland, bringing bold design, cutting-edge tech, and zero-emissions driving to one of the most stylish silhouettes on the road. Here’s everything you need to know about this sleek new arrival. 1. A Fastback with Feline Attitude The E-408 isn’t just another EV — it’s a statement. With its elevated stance, coupé-like roofline and...
All-New Volkswagen T-Roc 2025: 10 Key Things to Know
The Volkswagen T-Roc is back — and it’s bigger, bolder and smarter than ever. With over two million sold worldwide, this best-selling SUV has had a complete redesign. Here’s your fast-track guide to what is new 1. A Bestseller, Reinvented Since 2017, the T-Roc has been a runaway success — with more than 15,000 sold in Ireland alone. Now, the second-generation model is here, promising to build on that legacy with cutting-edge design...
RSA Brings Road Safety and FlineBox Breathalysers to Electric Picnic 2025
The best way to end a festival is getting home safely. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is back at Stradbally this weekend (29–31 August) as the official road safety partner of Ireland’s biggest festival. Meet the FlineBox – Your Festival Reality Check Ever wondered if “just one more pint” might push you over the limit? The RSA has you covered. The FlineBox is a self-service breathalyser powered by the same Dräger sensor technology...
Global Survey Finds 95% of Women Drivers Face Aggression on the Road
A vast majority of women drivers—95%—report having experienced aggressive behaviour behind the wheel, according to a new global survey released to mark International Women Drivers’ Day (June 24). The survey, commissioned by Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) in collaboration with Czech motoring magazine Žena v autě.cz, collected responses from 1,879 women in 47 countries. It is the most comprehensive study to date on women’s...