Nine things to know about Snowmageddon
As snow continues to fall getting out and about by car has become a lot trickier than usual writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Met Éireann has issued five weather warnings, two of which are Red Status – the highest alert meaning extremely dangerous conditions. 2) Driving in Snow will challenge even the most experienced driver so only take to the roads if completely necessary. 3) Remember even if the roads are gritted they are still...
Get your car ready, Scandinavian-style
Our friends in Liberty Insurance have some tips for preparing for the big freeze, Scandinavian Style We have a lot to thank Scandinavia for: Ikea, The Killing and of course, Sarah Lund’s fabulous jumpers. And although our winters are no match for theirs, Ireland’s motorists could take a few pointers from their meticulous winter driving prep. Get your car ready for winter, Scandinavian-style. In Ireland, traffic grinds to a halt as...
Preparations begin for the 2018 Racing Season
With the 2018 racing season only weeks away serious preparations get underway writes Nicole Lynch What do you get when you combine motorbike racers, and the last 3 weeks before the race season starts? The answer is insanity. Not a bad insanity, but it gets manic. You suddenly realise all the preparation you’ve been doing all winter has still somehow left you with a million things to prepare and not enough hours in the day to get...
Eight things to know about the new Volvo V60
Volvo has taken the wraps of its gorgeous new V60 Estate writes Geraldine Herbert The all new Volvo V60 was unveiled today in the driveway of a family home in Stockholm. Customers in Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA but not unfortunately Ireland can avail of a car subscription Car by Volvo – a new premium subscription alternative to buying or leasing a vehicle. The new estate is set to compete with...
Win Tickets to the Carole Nash RIAC National Classic Car Show 2018
We have teamed up with The Carole Nash RIAC Classic Car Show to giveaway 5 pairs of tickets to their upcoming show this March Ireland’s biggest and best classic car show returns to the RDS, Simmonscourt Hall, Ballsbridge , Dublin on Saturday, 10th and Sunday, 11th March 2018. As the theme of the show is ‘Celebrating Italian Car Design’, the Italian theme will be prominent throughout the show with some of the world’s most prestigious...