When Laura met Ignis…
Laura Keane’s got herself a new car …… and it’s yellow!! Being the owner of a Jap import Version R FTO has been something that insurance companies in Ireland were never too pleased about. They have gone out of their way to make insuring one in Ireland nearly impossible, despite my age and NCB going up in years. In the fifth year of ownership I had a quote in for a ridiculous amount of insurance – third party it...
Practise for Punctures
According to an AA survey women are more than 3 times less likely to change a flat tyre than men. Unfortunately this doesn’t mean than women are 3 times less likely to get a flat tyre! Suzanne Keane shares some tips to ensure you’re not stranded waiting for your Knight in Shining Armour to arrive! Practise, Practise, Practise – Reading about changing a wheel is great…. but practise makes perfect....
One To Watch: Nicole Coffey
Predicting success in motorsport is never easy but 14 year old racer Nicole Coffey is our one to watch for the future. In 2010, after only her first season she was awarded the Motorsport Ireland Novice Driver of the Year trophy and she has gone on to win a host of awards since including Motorsport Ireland Minimax Karting Vice Champion 2012 and Irish Karting Club Young Driver of the Year 2012. During the week Nicole was in...
Female Celebrities who endorse Cars
Russian tennis star, Maria Sharapova, has recently been revealed as a brand ambassador for Porsche. This week we look at some other famous ladies who have hooked up with carmakers to promote the brand Kylie Minogue and the Lexus CT 200h The Lexus CT200h was launched in 2011 as the world’s first full hybrid executive compact car. The “Quiet Revolutions” advertising campaign (so called because the car can be driven in near...
Power To The Pocket As Well As The Planet
Electric Vehicles may lack va-va-voom, but they pack a punch when it comes to cost savings, writes Geraldine Herbert Sales of electric cars have remained slow since they first arrived in Ireland in. Ask most drivers what they think of them and the most common responses are that they’re slow, with limited range, unreliable batteries and almost impossible to charge given the few charging points around the country. The...
