Farewell to the Land Rover Defender
It’s hard to think of a car with a more iconic image than the Land Rover Defender, writes Geraldine Herbert From the sand dunes of the Sahara to the glaciers of Iceland, Land Rover’s Defender is the very epitome of adventure. But rumours of it’s imminent demise have persisted for years and finally new and stringent requirements for carbon emissions and EU safety regulationswill send this iconic vehicle to the motoring archives. On the...
Nine things to know about the Opel GT Concept
Opel has pulled the wraps off the new GT Concept and hints at what a future coupe might just look like writes Geraldine Herbert 1) The GT Concept will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month and is a two seat coupe. 2) Borrowed from the Opel Adam, Corsa and Astra is a punchy turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine. 3) The GT nameplate was first used on an Opel coupe in 1968 and it is rumoured the next one will...
Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D 175p
Stylish, spacious and efficient, Suzanne Keane finds lots to like about the Mazda6 What is it? Just over 2 years since the new 6 arrived in Ireland Mazda launched a facelifted version of their flagship model with a more refined exterior and interior and 2 new colours – Sonic Silver and Titanium Flash. Who is it aimed at? Mazda have ensured there’s plenty of style, comfort and performance in the facelifted 6 and it’s ideal for those...
Get the best deal on your new car
To help you navigate the best deal for you on your new car here is our pick of the best 161 offers writes Geraldine Herbert There is nothing like the lure of a new registration plate and a last minute deal to tempt motorists into showrooms and for potential buyers there are a host of great deals around at the moment but you have to be fast as many expire on January 31st. If you are trading in an older car you would be well advised to...
New Year, New Skills?
With January coming to an end many of us will have given up on those healthy New Year’s Resolutions but how about making a resolution to learn some new skills in 2016 writes Suzanne Keane When it comes to driver training there are plenty of options available across the country to suit all budgets some of which are listed below. Rally School Rally School Ireland is based in Co. Monaghan and offers training for drivers of all...
