50 years of the Toyota Corolla
Now in its 50th year — spanning 11 generations and record sales of 44 million — the humble Toyota Corolla has taken every accolade in the motoring world You don’t have to be an enthusiast to appreciate the Toyota Corolla. Indeed, you don’t even have to like cars to appreciate the Toyota Corolla because more than any other car the Corolla is all about blending in. Since it’s introduction in 1966, the Corolla has been quietly toiling...
Buying a Large SUV: Our A – Z Guide
There is nothing like an icy burst of wintry weather to make you really appreciate the timeless ability of a large SUV. These are our top choices to suit a range of tastes, and budgets writes Geraldine Herbert Audi Q7 The second-generation seven-seater Audi Q7 is now more estate- like in styling, but it is elegant and modern. Inside the interior is constructed with the same thoughtful attention that is synonymous with Audi...
Life with a Jaguar F-Type Convertible
Ginny Weeks tries a week with the F-Type Convertible Day one The Jaguar is delivered and parked a little down the road from my house. I’m surprised how understated it is; for such a ‘statement car’ it fits in pretty well on a suburban street in South East London. This particular car, an all-wheel-drive S convertible, is painted in a steely silver colour. It has over £11k’s worth of options, but strip that all away and the basics are...
Top tips to reduce the cost of your car insurance
We have some tips to help you reduce your car insurance premium writes Geraldine Herbert Switch — insurance companies offer their best deals to new customers, they do not reward loyalty. Shop around for insurance quotes — the more you get the better your chance of finding the cheapest quote. Remember to compare all insurance quotes on a like-for-like basis. Put a realistic value on your car — when asked to value our cars most of us...
From fuel vouchers to free servicing… the best deals on new cars
Car manufacturers are also offering huge discounts to attract buyers into their showrooms it’s enough to make the end of the year a truly festive season for new car buyers writes Geraldine Herbert Scrappage The French car maker, Citroen plans to lure 171 potential buyers into showrooms with 4.9% APR PCP finance and scrappage of up to €4,000 on selected models plus customers receive a €500 Dunnes voucher if they order a new...
