Choosing Performance Tyres
Laura Keane looks at some of the choices involved when selecting performance tyres! There are two things I feel you should never skimp on with your car – brakes and tyres. Never forget that your tyres are the only thing between the car and the road. It frightens me how many cars I see with bald or mismatched tyres on a daily basis, and given that we are a predominantly wet country, you are on a kamikaze mission each time you get...
Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI AMG Sport
Hannah Gordon took to the road in the slick and stylish Mercedes SLK 250 CDI AMG What is it? This is the 3rd generation Mercedes-Benz SLK; first launched in 1996 this two seater roadster has come full circle from its humble beginnings. With a shot of testosterone to its flanks this beefed up model is now available with a 2.1 diesel twin turbo engine. Who is it aimed at? This is the option for those looking for frugal fun. The...
BMW i3 Range Extender (REX)
Is futuristic styling and a nifty drive enough to make the BMW i3 a game-changer in the electric car market, Geraldine Herbert finds out What is it? The i3 is BMW’s first foray into the electric vehicle market and was designed from the ground up to be an electric vehicle. The “standard” i3 has an electric motor which will allow you go about 160 Kms before you need to recharge. Recharging takes about 8 hours from a standard...
