First Drive: Peugeot 208
The 208 is one of Peugeot’s biggest hits and the new model only adds to its appeal writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Fresh and fun Peugeot’s newest 208 is a great choice for those that need a small car with chic styling. First impressions of the new Peugeot 208? From the outside little has changed, but the 208 has always looked stylish and there are new bumpers in the front and back, a larger grille and some very smart...
Car Finance Options
How to get the best deal when it comes to buying a new car, we look at your car finance options writes Geraldine Herbert The number of brand new cars driven off forecourts in the first quarter of this year was up 28% on the previous year’s figures. The second half of the year may well prove to be even more buoyant. Last year the second half of 2013 outperformed the same period the previous year by a substantial 65% thanks to the...
Nissan X-Trail 1.6d SV 7 Seats
Nissan’s X-Trail joins the crop of crossovers and offers good value in a competitive segment, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The crossover market is still booming and the latest SUV to be given a stylish makeover is Nissan’s X-Trail. Who is it aimed at? Gone is the rugged and utilitarian exterior and the new model is designed to lure buyers away from rivals like the Ford Kuga, Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V. Styling?...
Road rage: What you feel behind the wheel
In the new documentary Mean Streets, Geraldine Herbert learns how the stresses and strains of driving affect her Driving gets most of us in a tizzy. The endless stopping and starting, the traffic jams and the right-hand-turn-only lane when you’re desperate to go left. The peak-hour traffic experience is the stuff of nightmares. But how stressful is driving really? As part of an RTE documentary entitled Mean Streets, I agreed to...
Mazda CX-5 Platinum 2.2D 150PS 6MT 2WD
With performance and practicality, Mazda’s CX-5 is a sports coupe in a crossover guise writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? This is the new CX5 and while it may not look remarkably different it has been revamped for 2015 with a few subtle exterior changes but the most obvious improvements have been made inside the cabin. Who is it aimed at? Mazda’s CX-5 has always been the SUV of choice if you wanted something that has the...
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