First Drive: Ford Focus RS
We get behind the wheel of the much anticipated and truly fabulous 2016 Ford Focus RS writes Aimee Woods What is it? The legendary RS brand has returned with a cracker in the form of the highly anticipated third-generation Ford Focus RS, a high performance hatchback. It is the first RS model to be distributed to markets around the world. It’s defining features include All Wheel Drive (AWD), Dynamic Torque Vectoring, Launch Control and...
Warning to female drivers to be vigilant
We have a number of steps that you should consider to ensure your safety on the road writes Geraldine Herbert The Gardai are warning female drivers travelling alone to be extra vigilant particularly when stopping on secluded roadsides. The warning comes in the wake of a number of shocking incidents in recent months which include a knife-point high-jacking and a serious assault. So how can you protect yourself? Always...
Jaguar XE 2.0 D Prestige Video Review
Jaguar’s new XE certainly looks the part – but will need more to fend off its rivals 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 designed to transform Jaguar from a niche manufacturer into a major...
2015 MINI John Cooper Works Mk3 Video Review
Bearing a name etched in history for revolutionary rear-engined cars, this is the fastest and most powerful MINI ever made, the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Mk3 Based on the three-door hatch, MINI has completely retuned the hatchback and used aluminium and high-strength steel to keep the weight down to make it faster and more fuel...
16 cars worth waiting for in 2016
From Alfa to Lamborghini, 2016 promises to be a bumper year and these are our sixteen most anticipated new models writes Geraldine Herbert Alfa Romeo Giulia The big news for Alfa Romeo in 2016 is the new Giulia, their rival to the BMW 3 series, Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4. Due here towards the end of the year it is one of the most anticipated Alfas in years. Top of the range will be the Giulia Quadrifoglio powered by a...
