Volvo launches the world’s first pedestrian airbag
Volvo launches the world’s first pedestrian airbag The world’s first pedestrian airbag fitted as standard on the all-new Volvo V40 is the next step towards the manufacturers target that no-one should be killed or injured in a new Volvo by 2020. This airbag could potentially reduce the 1.3 million people killed on the world’s road every year. The revolutionary new airbag is active at speeds between 20 and 50 km/h....
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 With the arrival of a diesel hybrid engine can the Peugeot 3008 really deliver on the seductive promise of off road capability, performance and economy? What is it? Crossovers are fast becoming one of the most popular cars on the road with their rugged SUV styling and MPV practicality. Winner of Irish Car of the Year 2010, the Peugeot 3008 is one of the best of the current crop of crossovers. Who is it aimed...
Suzanne Keane’s First Car…..
My first car is where it all started… where I picked up the VW bug….. I guess it was inevitable – Since I was 8 years old my dream car had been a VW Corrado, as I got older this became more specific- a Corrado G60. But it was hardly an ideal choice for a beginner! I can still remember the first time I saw my 1985 Gambia Red 1.3 Golf C, behind the old VW garage in Castleisland. Covered in specs of white paint , leaking water and...
Jennifer Mullan brings some “Girl Power” to the Bavaria City Racing Track
A native of Newcastle County Down, Jennifer’s love and involvement for motorsport began at her local circuit Kirkistown, where she worked as a marshal at race and rally events. Over the years, her work as a motorsport marshal took her as far as Brands Hatch in the UK for DTM and the world famous Le Mans 24-hour race in France. Jennifer went on to sample her own taste of on track action in 2007 driving a Formula Vee in Kirkistown,...
SIMI’s New APR Scheme Promises Better Standards of Car Serving
New scheme launched to raise the standards of car servicing in Ireland According to a recent survey, two thirds of motorists are putting off getting their car serviced because they cannot afford it. Those that do often rely on untrained and illegal operators who seem to offer a bargain. However the SIMI warn that often the work carried out by such operators is to such a poor standard that it may leave a car in a dangerous condition...
