First Drive: Fiat 500L MPW 1.3 MultiJet
The Fiat 500 has just got even bigger, we drive the new seven seater 500L MPW What is it? The biggest member of the Fiat 500 family the new 500L MPW (multi purpose wagon), is essentially a 5+2-seater MPV but it promises the charm of the 500 combined with a small car feel yet the space and the versatility of an MPV. First impressions of the new Fiat 500L MPW. Aimed squarely at the family market, it’s not the most stylish MPVs around...
Christmas can come early, if you don’t need 14 plates
At the end of the year as our thoughts switch to Christmas, mistletoe and mulled wine, trawling though car dealerships is unlikely to be high on your agenda, but if you are after a bargain then think again, this is the very best time to get a great deal on a new or nearly new car. While many new car buyers relish the idea of a 141 registration plate, for those who are prepared to settle for a 131 or 132 car the savings can be...
So Why Is My Car Battery Dead?
Battery failure is one of the most likely causes of breakdown and despite what people may think they don’t actually last forever. Suzanne Keane explains some of the most common reasons for battery failure One of the most common reasons for a car not starting is the battery. Your battery not only kick starts the engine but also keeps all electrical items running while you’re driving. The engine in turn recharges your battery...
Rallycross with Jennifer Mullan
This week Jennifer Mullan returns to Mondello Park for something a little different – Rallycross 2014 will see the launch of a new much needed class in the Irish Rallycross Championship, the Civic RX Challenge. Rallycross is an event that is run on a mixture of tarmac and gravel over the winter months in Mondello Park and last Sunday I got the chance to compete in the Civic RX Challenge demo car to help promote the class for...
Home is where the Smart is
Want a hipster car to match your hipster furniture? We investigate the BoConcept Smart. The cabin of your car is a place you spend a lot of time in. It needs to be comfortable and functional just like your living room. Smart has taken this idea one step further and teamed up with BoConcept, the contemporary designer furniture maker, and made a special edition of the tiny two-seater city car. It might seem like an odd collaboration at...
