Electric power to people…
Electric models dominated Frankfurt, but SUVs will still play a crucial role for carmakers, writes Geraldine Herbert The doors opened last week in Frankfurt to one of the biggest motor shows in the world. Once a feast of polished new metal spread across countless halls, the biennial show this year was a more muted affair with more than 19 major car brands skipping the event. The remaining manufacturers, including Mercedes, BMW and VW,...
Road safety tips for contact lens wearers
There’s so many health factors that can impact your reflexes and affect your safety while driving. Road safety charity Brake warns that each year, over 3,000 casualties are caused by drivers with eyesight impairments. Specifically contact lens wearers with diagnosed eye conditions are at a higher risk of being involved in an accident. This might seem daunting but it’s nothing to worry about: there are many steps you can take to keep...
Guide to Electric Cars
2020 will see carmakers scrambling to launch EV models but for now, the choice is still limited. With battery range, a key consideration here are all of your electric choices from the lowest to the highest range* writes Geraldine Herbert *All range figures are from WLTP tests Hyundai Ioniq Overshadowed by the hugely popular Kona, Hyundai’s Ioniq is available as an electric, petrol-electric hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. On the...
Seven things to know about the Volkswagen ID.3
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.3, its first ‘electric car for the masses’ writes Geraldine Herbert The first cars to come to Ireland will be the 1st Edition models and will arrive in summer 2020 and cost from under €40,000 after grants Expect an under €30,000 entry-level mode, if you can call it that, with 45 kWh car and a 330km range to launch at the end of 2020. The ID3 comes in three flavours Short range (330 kms), midrange (420...
Review: Axkid Modukid i-Size (2019)
Suzanne Keane puts the new Axkid Modukid i-Size (2019) to the test What is it? Axkid are well known as the heavy hitters when it comes to child seat safety. Founded in Sweden 10 years ago their focus is on child safety and promotion of extended rear facing seats for families. The Axkid Minikid (review here) is one of the most popular extended rear facing seats on the market so the all new Axkid Modukid i-Size has high standards to...
