Jaguar XE 2.0 D Prestige
Jaguar’s new XE certainly looks the part – but will need more to fend off its rivals, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? As the first compact executive from Jaguar since the X-type, the XE is, according to Jaguar, the most advanced sports saloon ever produced – with aluminium making up 75pc of the body. It is also the most important car Jaguar have ever built. With over two billion pounds invested, the XE is...
Nicole Drought Sucessfully tests SEAT Supercopa
Irish Touring Car racer Nicole Drought is turning heads and making quite a name for herself on the track Irish Touring Car racer Nicole Drought was invited to Mondello Park recently to test a SEAT Supercup Ireland machine. Fresh from her Motorsport Ireland/Ireland Sports Council Interview, having been the first ever woman to be nominated for the prestigious Young Driver Of The Year Award, Nicole travelled to Mondello Park to meet the...
Eight things to know about Bentley’s ultra-luxurious Mulsanne Speed
This week we are driving Bentley’s ultra-luxurious Mulsanne Speed, here are eight things worth knowing about it writes Geraldine Herbert 1) The car is named after the Mulsanne Corner of the Le Mans racing circuit, 2) According to Bentley the Speed is designed for customer who drive themselves. 3) We still reckon its the back seat passenenges who really get to enjoy the Mulsanne, relax and stretch out and enjoy electrically operated...
Jennifer Mullan invited to join Ecurie Australie for the Phillip Island Classic
Our Jennifer Mullan is set to add an international dimension to her motor racing portfolio when she makes the journey to the famous Phillip Island circuit in Australia next March. Last week I recapped on what was a pretty awful weekend at the Walter Hayes Trophy for me, but I did finish off by telling you all that I would have some very cool news to share with you this week. I don’t like to disappoint so here goes! Cast your...
Kia cee’d GT Line 5 Dr 1.0 GDi
The refreshed Kia cee’d promises better quality and efficient engines, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Since it launched in 2006 the Kia cee’d marked a turning point for the Korean car maker and was the first of a new generation of cars designed with European buyers in mind. Compared to previous Kia offerings, the cee’d was a huge step forward – and they went on to sell more than one million of them. Who...
