First Drive: Volkswagen Caddy
Well built, good to drive and reliable the Volkswagen Caddy has always proved popular writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The VW Caddy has been a regular on Irish roads since the 1980s originally in pick-up form. The more familiar van shape has been around since the 90s and this new version promises to be more functional, flexible and versatile than its predecessors. First impressions of the new Caddy: The Caddy we tested was a highline...
The Inside Track with Aimee Woods – Leinster Trophy
Aimee Woods was in Mondello Park to compete for the famous Leinster Trophy meeting The Leinster Trophy is widely accepted as one of the most popular events of the year for Championship Car Racing at Mondello Park for two reasons. Firstly, every competitor dreams of having their name listed on the prestigious trophy that once lay in the hands of Ayrton Senna and Mika Hakkinen among many of the greats. Secondly, it’s that time of year...
VW Recall up to 110,000 cars – what happens now?
Volkswagen Ireland has confirmed that just under 80,000 cars sold in Ireland are fitted with the “defeat device”, VW’s emissions data manipulation software and up to 30,000 imports may also be affected writes Geraldine Herbert The specific numbers of vehicles in Ireland affected per brand are as follows: Volkswagen Passenger Cars – 34,387 Audi – 16,485 SEAT – 4,365 ŠKODA – 16,004 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – 8,107 Owners will be...
DS 5 1955 Limited Edition
The DS 5 has shed its iconic chevrons and gets a facelift, a revised interior and some efficiency tweaks. But will this be enough to transform it into a premium offering writes Geraldine Herbert? What is it? With an Ink Blue exterior and bold, aggressive styling, the limited edition DS5 looks virtually nothing like a Citroën. It may mark the launch of the the original Citroën DS, 60 years ago but you will find only a few touches to...
