First Drive: Volvo S90
With sleek Scandinavian design the new Volvo S90 aims to take on established premium rivals writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The S90 marks Volvo’s entry into the premium saloon segment with distinctive styling and luxurious interiors – while offering something a little different to the usual contenders. First impressions of the new S90? The Volvo S90 is quite angular looking with an aggressive vertical front end. From the front...
Eight things to know about the new Renault Clio
Renault’s Clio has been treated to a nip and tuck and here’s what’s new writes Geraldine Herbert The 2015 Renault Clio doesn’t skimp on style, safety or practicality and now comes with a wider range of “big car” options including panoramic fixed glass sunroof, rear parking camera, hands free parking, BOSE premium sound pack, new R-link system for on board connectivity and access to downloadable apps. You’d expect great fuel economy...
Seat Ibiza Van
Suzanne Keane checks out the very practical and very stylish Seat Ibiza Van What is it? Originally appearing in 1984 the Seat Ibiza has come a long way from its boxy Spanish roots and the facelifted MK4 version is also available in a commercial version. Styling? The Ibiza van retains the funky looks of the car it’s based on and by keeping the rear windows in place it really doesn’t look like a van until you sit inside. Under the...
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 220d AMG Line Auto
New E-class offers classier cabins, efficient engine line-up and better dynamics writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Now in its 10th generation, more than 13 million E-classes have been bought so there’s no denying that it has always been a highly desirable car but as with everything there is always room for improvement particularly when you consider the highly accomplished family it comes from. Who is it aimed at? If you are buying...
Why are cars seized for non-payment of M50 tolls?
M50 toll evaders recently hit the headlines for owing an average of €28,600 with many having their car’s seized but how does a €2.10 toll end up costing so much writes Geraldine Herbert In 2105 eFlow seized a total of 59 cars as a result of court judgements against M50 Toll evaders. The average bill owed to the State by these motorists was €28,627 and the average number of tolls unpaid each year by these repeat offenders is 189....
