First drive: Maserati Ghibli S
Maserati Ghibli S is beguiling from any angle, but especially from the driving seat writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? It seems there is no car company more aggressive on growth than Maserati. Central to their expanding range is the mid-sized Ghibli, an executive model that competes against the likes of the Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 series and the Jaguar XF. First impressions of the new Maserati Ghibli? With smouldering Italian good...
Bentley Flying Spur V8
A car as muscular and striking as Bentley’s Flying Spur V8 is not one to go unnoticed on Irish roads, writes Geraldine Herbert as she drives one of the world’s most coveted rides What is it? For those looking for the supreme blend of luxury and performance there are only a couple of cars in the world seriously worth considering – and one of them is Bentley’s Flying Spur, the four-door version of their...
BMW X3 Video Review
Can the new BMW X3 finally emerge from the shadow of its big brother X5? asks Geraldine...
Safety on the move for your little ones
One of the safety must-haves for your child is a car seat but it is crucially important to get the right seat at the right stage. Geraldine Herbert guides you through some of the key points. Choosing the car seat It is a legal requirement to have a car seat for any child under the age of 12, or below 135cm in height. The determining factor when choosing a car seat is the weight of your child NOT the age. You should continue to use a...
BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport
Can the new BMW X3 finally emerge from the shadow of its big brother X5 asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The X5 was a huge success for BMW so it came as no surprise when they unveiled a smaller version. But when the X3 hit our showrooms in 2004 it proved a huge disappointment. Instead of a shrunken X5 what arrived was an awkward looking car awash with harsh plastic inside. Things improved in 2010 with the second generation and...