Podium finish for 14-year-old Alyx Coby
14-year-old Alyx Coby, from Newbridge, Co. Kildare, was back on the grid at Whiteriver Park in Co. Louth last weekend as the Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship made its way to the circuit for the third round of the series. Following a disappointing weekend at the last outing in Galway, Alyx was eager to return to the form she showed in the opening race of the season. Racing in the IAME X30 Junior class, for drivers aged 11-16,...
Key considerations when you’re buying a Family Car
From finance options to fuel types, Geraldine Herbert outlines five things to think about before choosing your next family car 1 Hatchback, estate, saloon, people carrier or SUV? For small families, hatchbacks are ideal and there is a huge choice of both new and used models on the market. Estates and saloons are a good option if you need that extra boot and cabin space. Nothing beats the versatility of MPVs and while not as...
Fresh charge is needed to boost EV sales
Ireland is a long way from where it needs to be in terms of reducing emissions, writes Geraldine Herbert CO2 emissions fell by less than 2pc last year, according to the latest figures released this week by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Given that a reduction of 16pc is needed to meet its EU 2020 target, the state is likely to face sanctions. Transport is a significant contributor to Ireland’s carbon footprint, as...
Look no hands – what you need to know about driverless cars
It’s hard not to be seduced by the world of driverless cars, no more hunting for parking spaces when you go shopping and when you ready to head home, your car simply makes its way back to you. It should come as no surprise that according to a recent survey almost two-thirds of motorists welcome the arrival of driverless cars but what are driverless cars and when can we realistically expect to see them on our roads? What is a...
What You Should Know About Car Shopping in 2019
Shopping has never been easier than it is right now in 2019. You have information on just about everything you could ever want to know right at your fingertips. From the history of the automobile, to websites that customize your clothing fit based on an algorithmic quiz—the internet makes it easier to learn and shop for everything you’d ever need or want. Shopping has changed in every way, and across all industries. If you haven’t...
