First Drive: Ford Fiesta Active
Ford’s new Active Fiesta promises rugged styling and enhanced versatility but does it deliver? Aimee Woods went to the South of France to find out What is it? The new addition to the Fiesta gang is a crossover, the Fiesta Active. Hard to imagine the Fiesta in SUV style isn’t it? Well, it still hasn’t gone whole hog as this really couldn’t be likened to your typical SUV. That said, it has differing features to the regular Fiesta...
First Drive: Jaguar I-Pace
Is the Jaguar I-Pace the best electric car in the world right now asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? . The roar of a Jaguar sports car engine is as distinctive as it is intoxicating but what if you could have power and performance with a silent engine that doesn’t devour petrol or diesel? That’s what the all electric I-Pace promises, sporting performance plus SUV space and practicality all while saving the planet making...
PCP or personal loan? The pros and cons explained…
Consider your car finance options carefully in order to get the best value for your money, writes Geraldine Herbert Unless you are a cash buyer, when buying a new car the chances are you are likely to consider opting for a personal contract plan (PCP) or borrowing the money from a bank or credit union. Below are some things to consider before you commit to either. Personal Loan The simplest way you can finance the purchase of a new...
First Drive: Ford Fiesta ST
Aimee Woods finds herself totally smitten by Ford’s latest hot hatch, the Fiesta ST What is it? The incredible 2018 Ford Fiesta ST has landed and as expected, it has stolen hearts with its hellishly good performance. The ST200 was a difficult act to follow but the Ford designers have truly excelled with this magnificent machine. First Impressions of the Ford Fiesta ST? The ST is spectacularly sculpted and commands attention with...
From Marshal to Driver – May 2018
Its been a busy start to the Summer and a steep learning curve writes Ruth Nugent Bishopscourt The 11th of May I set off to the magical land of never ending corners and straights, (also known as Bishopscourt Race Circuit) for the weekend for the next round of the Fiesta Zetec Championship! I won’t deny that I was a little terrified as I’d never been there before and this was only my second ever race weekend. I cycled the track the...