Car Video Reviews
We bring you concise car video test drives from our Editor Geraldine Herbert’s Sunday Independent Motoring Column. All videos have been filmed by Kyran O’Brien. Volkswagen Passat Estate ” Crossovers and SUVs may boast decent space and practicality to warrant their credentials as ideal family vehicles but if you want a proper load-lugger it is hard to beat an estate. The VW Passat Estate blends practicality...
Snow and ice driving in Norway
Jennifer Mullan spent a day of snow and ice driving at Vålerbanen race track. In the past I have been invited to do some pretty cool things but none as cool as my recent trip to Norway for a day of snow and ice driving at Vålerbanen race track. A quick red eye flight for myself and my partner Paul to Birmingham to meet up with the guys from Century Motorsport who we were joining us on the flight to Oslo for the trip As we all know,...
Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI DSG 190HP ‘Highline’
The latest Volkswagen Passat may bear the same name as the 1973 original but that is where the similarity ends writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Volkswagen has finally got serious about its Passat. It’s always seemed to lag behind the main star in the range the Golf, the popular sibling who had the best wardrobe leaving the Passat to fill the role of safe, sound and reliable older brother. It was the car of choice if you...
Become a guest reviewer of the New Opel Corsa
A Vivacious German is seeking a lucky partner Wheels for Women has teamed up with Opel to give our readers a chance of winning the lively New Corsa for a month! Bolder, brighter and altogether brilliant, it’s the smartest Corsa ever, with great looks, clever design, and an interior so gorgeous you won’t want to get out of it. An exhilarating drive too, with a choice of engines including a punchy 1.0 litre turbo that marries...
Dog on board
Is your car pet-ready? These are our must haves for travelling with your dog writes Suzanne Keane Wheelsforwomen.ie will be welcoming a new team member in a few weeks – this four legged furry reviewer is mostly interested in how the boot carpet smells and how chewable the plastics are. In anticipation of this new arrival we’ve been researching how exactly to “puppy proof” a car! Boot Liner As someone who is quite car...
