The Celebrity and the Eco-Friendly Car
We look at the relationship between the celebrity and the eco-friendly car BMW pulled out all the stops for the launch of the brand’s first electric car earlier this year. The BMW i3 was unveiled simultaneously in London, New York and Beijing and presented to the global public in a live broadcast from the three locations. After the formal unveiling, BMW hosted a star-studded launch party in London where some 600 people joined star...
Our Frankfurt Show 2013 Top Ten
The biennial Frankfurt Motor Show opened yesterday, presenting a stunning display of concept cars and productions. Compact SUVs, Hybrids and concepts cars dominated almost every stand but these are our top 10 Frankfurt car reveals from the 2013 show. 1) Opel Monza Concept Opel’s Monza Concept – Sitting between the Astra and the Insignia this sleek coupe with wide winged doors sports a cutting-edge petrol/electric power-train...
Long Term Parking
If you are going to leave your car parked for a while there are a few simple things you need to do before hand. Suzanne Keane has some tips for taking your car off the road Whether it’s because of an extended holiday or just to save some cash, it may be necessary from time to time to park your car up for more than just a few weeks. But what should you do beforehand? Paperwork – If your car won’t be taxed while...
Jennifer Mullan Back At Kirkistown
Jennifer was off north once again to Kirkistown for Round 9 & 10 of the MicksGarage.com Formula Sheane championship It has seemed like an age since my last update but we had about a month of a brake in the calendar before heading back to Kirkistown in Co.Down again for the penultimate meeting of the year for us, rounds 9 & 10 of the MicksGarage.com Formula Sheane Championship. Originally we were only to have one race at this...
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 TSI
The VV Golf GTI has raised the hot hatch bar with every iteration so can we expect anything less from the new one! We find out What is it? The Volkswagen Golf GTI defines hot hatches as no other single car does. Steeped in history this car simply oozes iconic status in a way that few cars can rival. The seventh-generation Golf GTI is the latest version. Who is it aimed at? Pressures to reduce CO2 emission, fuel economy and the...
