Autumn blues
Our Indian Summer seems to be coming to an end so it’s time to start preparing your car for the changing weather. Suzanne Keane has a few things you should check out over the next few weeks. 1. Tyres You may have been able to get away with slicks during the summer months but now that the rain seems to be back with a vengance you need to ensure you have decent tread left on your tyres and that they are correctly inflated....
Improve your driving
Good Driving Ireland aims to encourage motorists of all ages to develop their driving skills A new organisation devoted to improving motoring standards has been launched. Good Driving Ireland is a voluntary organization which aims to promote the learning and use of advanced driving skills, a standard that results in safer journeys on our roads. Advanced driving recognises that driving is a skill and as such can be improved with...
First Drive – Ferrari 458 Italia
As the first Ferrari dealership opens in Ireland, we get behind the wheel of the 458. It will set you back about €250K but the experience will live on writes Laura Keane What is it? Powered by a 570bhp 4.5-litre V8 petrol engine, this Italian Stallion goes from 0-100km in a mere 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 326 km. First impressions of the new Ferrari 458? The exterior is aerodynamically impressive, it certainly has presence....
The High Life in the Compact Crossover
What’s so great about the compact crossover? Huge 4x4s like the Land Rover Discovery and Mercedes Benz M Class were just another indulgence during the boom years. The gas-guzzlers might be an endangered species now but their legacy has left many of us with a penchant for SUV road presence (but without the hefty price tag). A crossover is a clever cross between a 4×4, hatchback and MPV, marrying the best parts of each, namely SUV...
Opel ADAM Glam 1.4i
Opel’s “boutique” rival for the Mini and Citroen DS3, the ADAM, is certainly striking but is it a case of style over substance? We find out What is it? ADAM is the latest offering from Opel and is their first venture into the trendy small car market. Designed to compete in the style-conscious supermini sector where the Mini, Fiat 500 and Citroen DS3 compete to capture the hearts and wallets of the urban hipster. Who is it aimed at?...
