Find the perfect family car from bargain buys at €10,000 to €50,000
Find the perfect family car to suit your budget writes Geraldine Herbert Buying a family car can be a difficult and daunting task; from the practical considerations such as family size, type of driving, safety and fuel economy, to kerb appeal and driving dynamics. And then there is the issue of finance do you go along to the credit union, take out a bank loan or opt for a personal contract plan at the local dealership? To aid...
What will Brexit mean for the Irish Car Market
What impact is Brexit likely to have on the Irish car market asks Geraldine Herbert The decision by 52% of the UK to leave the EU has a huge impact on the Irish economy, not least on the car market. While it will take time for the full consequences to be determined already analysts are warning that as sterling continues to weaken against the Euro by an estimated 15-25% the impact will be an influx of UK vehicles being imported into...
Demise of the Scandinavian giant is one Saab story in automotive history
The Saab car brand may be no more but the enduring appeal remains writes Geraldine Herbert When Saab filed for bankruptcy in 2011, Victor Muller, the Dutch entrepreneur who had rescued the company from General Motors’ attempt to close it two years previously described it as “the blackest day in my career and the blackest day in the history of Saab’. Despite finding a buyer, it was GM that finally forced Muller to end his...
First Drive: Renault Mégane GT
Twenty years after its launch, Renault shows off the latest version of its hatchback the Renault Mégane GT, due here in June writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Launched in 1995, the Renault Mégane found plenty of converts to its blend of quirky styling and comfort. And even when the “shakin’ that ass” second generation gave way to the somewhat bland third version, the hatchback continued to attract buyers and was...
Ford Mustang Fastback 5.0 V8 GT
Does the right-hand drive version of the 60s icon, the Ford Mustang, live up to its status, asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? It is the quintessential muscle car and one of the most recognisable in the world. It has featured in a host of films, been driven by none other than Steve McQueen and become an icon of modern culture but until very recently you couldn’t actually buy a Ford Mustang in Ireland. It has taken more than 50...
