First Drive: Audi Q7
Ahead of its launch here next month we went to the Verbier to drive Audi’s new second generation Q7 writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? With three rows of seating and room for seven the Q7 is a luxurious family hauler. First impressions of the new Audi Q7: Audi’s molecular building blocks speak the language of understated elegance and the second generation Q7 is strictly urban contemporary. What about the interior? The Q7 has...
Why are fuel prices back in the news?
Despite the fact that across the water fuel prices are failing in Ireland they continue to rise writes Geraldine Herbert Are fuel prices on the increase? -According to the AA petrol prices have risen by 13% since the beginning of the year and diesel by 8% But hasn’t the price of oil dropped? -Global oil prices had recovered in the last few months but in the last few weeks they are dropping again and have now dipped back below $50 a...
10 things to know about new car sales so far this year
Car sales are on the rise and for the first time since 2008 sales have exceeded the 100,000 mark. Ten things to know about new car sales so far this year writes Geraldine Herbert Volkswagen maintained its position as Ireland’s favourite car manufacturer with a 12.27% market share ahead of Toyota and Ford. Hyundai was the best selling brand in July with 3,154 sales. To the end of July this year, 109,960 new private cars have been...
First Drive: DS 5
The original DS, the beautiful, legendary 50’s icon is a hard act to follow but it may finally have a true successor and kindred spirit in the new DS 5 writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The facelifted DS 5 is more than just a new car, it is both the flagship and the first model to introduce the brand’s stand-alone identity. Five years ago Citroën revived the DS nameplate, inspired by the original Citroën DS revealed at...
Car Chat with Fiona Coghlan
We talk cars with Fiona Coghlan, the women who led the Women’s Rugby team to an historic Women’s Grand Slam in 2013 and Dacia Ireland Ambassador If you were a car what car would you be? Something dependable & reliable whilst trying to look good. I am loving my Dacia Duster as it is all of the above and affordable. Do you have a favourite car gadget? Handsfree for the phone, as I’m always chatting to someone whilst...
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