Toyota Prius
Jun02

Toyota Prius

There is now even more reasons than just saving the earth to consider when buying a hybrid writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?  There are few cars that can be considered truly game-changing, but the Toyota Prius is one. It was almost 20 years ago that the Prius spawned the hybrid revolution and since then these pioneers have been continuously rewriting the rulebook. Now in its fourth generation, the Prius is lighter, stronger and...

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Unique event celebrates Volvo XC90
May26

Unique event celebrates Volvo XC90

    The Women’s World Car of the Year trophy is presented to Volvo in Sweden At a unique event in Volvo’s history, Mr. Håkan Samuelsson, President and CEO of Volvo Car Group, last week gave a clear indication that Volvo’s future depended on forward thinking. “Our design concepts are just one aspect of where we are headed,” he said. “Another indication is that we are here today to acknowledge a very important segment of...

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Going green with envy – We look at two Luxury plug-in SUVs
May25

Going green with envy – We look at two Luxury plug-in SUVs

Luxury plug-in SUVs promise style, efficiency and the feel-good factor to boot, writes Geraldine Herbert According to a recent study, it’s mums who are driving the surge in SUV sales. That comes as no surprise, I’ve lost count of the number of bereft mothers at the school gates, who have sought my advice in their attempts to free themselves from the shackles of an MPV and graduate to getting behind the wheel of an...

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Can Telematics Make Your Car Insurance Cheaper?
May19

Can Telematics Make Your Car Insurance Cheaper?

Can Big Brother really cut your car insurance premiums, Geraldine Herbert finds out There’s a hidden device attached to the car I’m driving. It doesn’t close doors, heat my seats, or find the perfect parking spot. Instead it logs my driving habits and aims to save me money. A black box, within the car, monitors how harshly I brake, accelerate and corner and this information determines how much of a risk I pose on the...

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Bentley Continental GTC Speed
May18

Bentley Continental GTC Speed

Bentley’s Continental GTC Speed wraps you in exquisite opulence and whisks you off on a truly fabulous drive writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?  The GT Speed is the most powerful and fastest Bentley ever produced and the convertible version is just a fraction slower. Who is it aimed at? It doesn’t take long to be seduced by the Continental GTC Speed – from the second you hear that engine growl, the allure of this...

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