Fancy a pick-(me)-up?
Sales of crew cab pick-ups are on the increase writes Suzanne Keane MITSUBISHI L200 Reassuringly the new Mitsubishi L200 retains it’s the iconic styling of the previous version. The 2.4 diesel engine produces 181PS and 430Nm torque and with braked towing capacity of 3,100kg it’s certainly a practical workhorse. The bed of the L200 may be slightly smaller than others tested but overall the Mitsubishi is the most compact of the crew...
Ten things to know about the 2017 Peugeot 5008
All the hallmarks of an SUV: long, horizontal bonnet; vertical face; raised body line From MPV to sharp SUV, Peugeot’s 5008 goes under the knife writes Geraldine Herbert Peugeot’s new Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V and Skoda Kodiaq rival will be unveiled at the upcoming Paris Motor Show later this month. Compared to the previous 5008, the new model is just a little longer making it still compact enough to park in those tight...
Oil Warning Light
One warning light on your dashboard which generally requires immediate attention is the oil light writes Suzanne Keane If the light is red when it comes on you need to pull in and turn off the engine immediately! Of course, if it’s not safe to pull in get to a safe place as soon as possible. Driving your car without oil will cause major damage and probably result in needing a replacement engine! So what can cause the oil warning light...
Honda Supports Irelands Premier Women’s Cycling Event An Post Rás Na mBan
Honda announced as the main vehicle sponsor for An Post Rás Na mBan, Ireland’s premier women’s cycling event. Honda are to provide the Honda JAZZ and the Honda CR-V as support cars for the 5 days in South Leinster. Spectators can expect 400km of racing action with the Honda Time Trial also taking place on Saturday the 10th of September. Valerie Considine, Race Director, An Post Rás na mBan said today: “We’re delighted to...
New 2017 Land Rover Discovery
Land Rover reveal the first teaser images of the new full-sized, seven-seat SUV writes Geraldine Herbert The fifth generation Land Rover Discovery will be revealed on the eve of the Paris motor show on September 28th but until then we will have to make do with the first teaser image. Gerry McGovern, Land Rover’s Chief Design Officer, said: “New Discovery redefines the large SUV. Land Rover’s design and engineering teams have...
