Car Chat with Alison Canavan
We talk cars with Honda Brand Ambassador and one of Ireland’s top models Alison Canavan. Alison has shared the catwalk with the likes of Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington If you were a car what car would you be? A Honda Civic, Its sleek, sexy, functional, great family car and most importantly very safe for families. What would you do with your last litre of fuel? Save it for a rainy day. Do you have a favourite car gadget? Sat...
Colour Perfection
Suzanne Keane explains why not all paints are the same and why you should choose your paint colour carefully! They may all look amazing in brochures and on the forecourt but once you drive that car away keeping it clean and shiny will fall solely on your own head. For an easy life the best colours to choose are brown, beige, gold and champagne tints. These hide dirt extremely well and most will look good as new after a...
First Drive: Alfa Romeo 4C
In advance of the Irish launch we went to the Isle of Man to test drive the gorgeous Alfa Romeo 4C writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Powered by a 1750cc all aluminium 4 cylinder direct injection tubocharged engine with 240 horses sitting just behind the driver and passenger Alfa Romeo’s new 4C 2-seater coupe goes from 0-100kmph in a mere 4.5 seconds. First impressions of the Alfa Romeo 4C? My first glimpse of this car was a flash of...
Estate Car Comeback
Since when did estate cars become cool? The modern estate car is light years away from the old. The boxy look and wallowly ride are gone. The fusty image of dog owners and antique dealers has been replaced with one that is more about a lifestyle vehicle for young, trendy families or sports and leisure enthusiasts. “Estate cars are the new lifestyle vehicles and are attracting customers who would previously have owned SUVs,” says...
Citroën DS3 Faubourg Addict
We drive Citroen’s DS3 with the new Faubourg Addict Pack, a car you’ll never have a problem finding in the supermarket car-park. What is it? Four years ago Citroën revived the DS name and at the very heart of this revival is the DS3. A car that has turned heads and changed hearts and introduced a whole new generation to Citroën. Who is it aimed at? The DS3 is essentially a supermini but is designed for those who like to stand...
