Ten things to know about the Tesla Model X
Tesla has finally unveiled its long-awaited electric crossover, the Model X, designed to shake up the luxury vehicle market writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Its the world’s first luxury electric SUV and the third vehicle produced by Tesla. 2) With two electric motors it can travel 400 kms on a single charge and carry seven people. 3) Featuring rear “falcon-wing” doors that open up instead of out these were apparently inspired by...
Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI cylinder on demand
We thought it was a good time to look at the petrol options offered by Audi on their smallest SUV writes Hannah Gordon What is it? A new facelift version of the popular Q3 has hit the showrooms and is now offered with a 1.4 litre turbo petrol. Subtle changes to the lights, bumpers and grille give it a fresher look too. Who is it aimed at? The Q3 is the smallest of Audi’s SUV range but still offers a bit more space than a conventional...
The Volkswagen Emission Crisis – 6 Questions that remain unanswered
Diesels now account for over 75% of new cars on our roads and it’s a worrying time for owners in light of the Volkswagen Emission crisis, writes Geraldine Herbert The number of Irish cars fitted with a ‘defeat device’ could run to 80,000, based on the number of new Audi, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen cars sold here between 2009 and 2014. A spokesperson for Volkswagen in Ireland has indicated that exact figures for...
Car Chat with Kelly Proper
We talk muscle cars, gadgets and more with Record-breaking Irish athlete, Kelly Proper If you were a car what car would you be? The new 2015 Ford Mustang – I just love the classic Mustang look – the new model will be on sale in Ireland for the first time from November, I can’t wait to try it out! What do you drive and what does it say about you? I drive a Ford Focus Zetec S and with its 150PS engine, it is like me, made for...
Testing Times for Ford’s C-Max in Lommel, Belgium
Ford’s new C Max is tested to the limit at the Lommel Testing circuit in Belgium writes Suzanne Keane Since 1965 Ford have been operating a test track just an hour north of Brussels in order to rigorously test their vehicles before they hit our roads. This track is more than 80km long and consists of various road types designed to mirror road conditions around the world and test their cars in extreme conditions. Wheelsforwomen.ie were...
