First Drive: DS 5
The original DS, the beautiful, legendary 50’s icon is a hard act to follow but it may finally have a true successor and kindred spirit in the new DS 5 writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The facelifted DS 5 is more than just a new car, it is both the flagship and the first model to introduce the brand’s stand-alone identity. Five years ago Citroën revived the DS nameplate, inspired by the original Citroën DS revealed at...
Car Chat with Fiona Coghlan
We talk cars with Fiona Coghlan, the women who led the Women’s Rugby team to an historic Women’s Grand Slam in 2013 and Dacia Ireland Ambassador If you were a car what car would you be? Something dependable & reliable whilst trying to look good. I am loving my Dacia Duster as it is all of the above and affordable. Do you have a favourite car gadget? Handsfree for the phone, as I’m always chatting to someone whilst...
The Charms of the VW Camper Van will ensure it motors forever
Manufacture of this iconic vehicle has stopped but an army of fans will keep it soldiering on says Geraldine Herbert For those wanting to wallow in delicious nostalgia the VW camper van has to be one of the most characterful motors on the go. Long associated with hippies and surfers alike today these vans are making a comeback for family excursions based on economy and imagination. But rumours of its imminent demise were finally...
Mazda2 1.5 (90PS) GT
With heaps of technology, a smart interior and stylish good looks the Mazda2 delivers on the fun factor writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? With family inspired styling the Mazda2 arrives at a time when the small car market is crammed with talented rivals from the new Opel Corsa, Skoda Fabia and Hyundai i20 to the perennial favourite, Ford’s Fiesta Who is it aimed at? The Mazda2 is essentially a supermini but the smart...
First Drive: Fiat 500
Changes may be subtle but the refreshed Fiat 500 blends vintage chic with technical sophistication writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? It’s now eight years since Fiat launched the new 500, a modern interpretation of a car that first hit the road in 1957. With classic good looks and clever engineering it has become one of the most successful small cars around with almost 1.5 million sold. So how do you update something that is...
