Pole position, podium finish and lap record for Alyx Coby
Back on the grid last week 14-year-old Alyx Coby has a formula for success 14-year-old Alyx Coby, from Newbridge, Co. Kildare was on the grid last weekend as Munster Karting Club’s 2019 Championship got under way with their O Plate meeting at Kartworld in Co. Cork. Following some test sessions over the Winter, along with some racing in the UK, this was Alyx’s first home race of the year and also served as a warm-up for the main...
Six Ways to go Self-Employed with a Van
So many people are giving up working for someone else and going self-employed these days. In fact, it was recently discovered that a huge number of women were becoming self-employed, rising by 31,00 in the last quarter of 2018. If you’re thinking of doing it, but don’t know how, have you ever considered getting a van? If this sounds weird, below are six self-employed jobs you could do with the help of a van, and a little hard work....
First Drive: Lexus UX
The new Lexus hybrid SUV is proof that good things come in small packages writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? It seems small is the new big and Lexus is the latest car brand to offer a scaled down and less expensive version of their larger SUV. Joining the family of Lexus “X” vehicles including the RX and NX is the even smaller UX or Urban Explorer. While car sales were down by double-digits this year so far, sales of...
Car Chat with Nicci Daly
Nicci Daly, motorsport engineer, Irish international hockey player, and Applegreen ambassador talks bad habits, cup holders and how she would love to buy her dad’s iconic Formula Opel Your current car? I currently drive a Mercedes C180 Kompressor. Does it have any extras? Yes, Alloy wheels, low profile tyres. Is a car important to you? Yes extremely. Having a car is important to me as I live on the foothills of the Dublin...
What to do if you get involved in an accident
There’s no denying it, car accidents are frightening and when they happen, they can often leave you feeling flustered and unable to think straight. While nobody wants to think about it, knowing what to do in the event of a car accident can help you cope better. FBD have created a handy checklist of general tips to help you to get through the experience. First of all….. Stop the car as soon as possible – it is a criminal offence not to...
