Alyx Coby scoops top prize at the British Open
14 year old Alyx Coby continues to impress on the track Alyx Coby’s race to the top is gaining even more speed where last weekend the 14 year old claimed the top spot at the British Open in Nutts Corner Circuit in Co. Antrim where she took part in the F100UK British Open competing for their O Plate title. The F100UK British Championship features karts from what many refer to as the “golden age of karting” – the late 80s...
Why taking care of your tyres is important
After brakes, your tyres are the most important thing on your car Tyres are a key component of the safety of any vehicle and the condition of tyres is a vital factor in preventing road accidents. It is worth remembering that the only part of a vehicle touching the road are the tyres and acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all depend on them. Neglected tyres can lead to devastating consequences. Tyres have four basic...
Review: Axkid Minikid (2018) Car Seat
Suzanne Keane tries out the latest Axkid Minikid What is it? Axkid were founded in Sweden in 2009 – with their Swedish roots it’s not surprising that their main focus is child safety on the road and promotion of extended rear facing seats. They are so committed to the cause that they have halted development of any products which would encourage parents to forward face a child before they have outgrown a rear facing 25kg seat. The...
Review: PNY Outdoor Charger
The Outdoor Charger is made for those who love the open air writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The PNY Outdoor Charger is a tough go-anywhere power bank that is specifically designed to be used in more challenging environments, Who is it best for? If you are no stranger to the outdoors and are happiest when carrying a dusty backpack packed full of survival essentials then this is the perfect charging device for you and it just...
First Drive: Ford Focus
Despite ever increasing sales of SUVs, the Focus is a hugely significant addition to the Ford line up writes Suzanne Keane What is it? 20 years after it was first launched the Ford Focus has been rebuilt from the ground up and is hoping to be as popular as its predecessors. First impressions of the new Ford Focus? The new model is wider and lower with a wheelbase that is 52mm longer than the previous version. The overhangs to the...
