Car Video Reviews
We bring you concise car video test drives from our Editor Geraldine Herbert’s Sunday Independent Motoring Column. All videos have been filmed by Kyran O’Brien. Volkswagen Passat Estate ” Crossovers and SUVs may boast decent space and practicality to warrant their credentials as ideal family vehicles but if you want a proper load-lugger it is hard to beat an estate. The VW Passat Estate blends practicality...
Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI DSG 190HP ‘Highline’
The latest Volkswagen Passat may bear the same name as the 1973 original but that is where the similarity ends writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Volkswagen has finally got serious about its Passat. It’s always seemed to lag behind the main star in the range the Golf, the popular sibling who had the best wardrobe leaving the Passat to fill the role of safe, sound and reliable older brother. It was the car of choice if you...
Don’t be a victim of “Crash for Cash” traffic accidents
Criminals deliberately staging road accidents for insurance claims are on the rise. We have some advice on how to protect yourself from this fraud writes Geraldine Herbert Staged “crash for cash” road collisions are on the rise according to a recent report in the Irish Independent. There are apparently a number of insurance fraud rings operating around the country in particular around the areas of – Swords and...
Susie Wolff: The fastest woman on earth
Susie Wolff, the fastest women on earth reveals her penchant for Aston Martins and her next car Susie Wolff made history at Silverstone earlier this year when she became the first female driver to participate in an official Grand Prix session since 1992 and is inspiring a new generation of female racers Who taught you to drive? My Mum! I started on the morning of my 17th birthday by driving to school. What car was your family...
2015 Ford Focus ST
Ford know a thing or two about making cars go fast and we check out the latest in a long line of Fast Fords – the new ST writes Geraldine Herbert First impressions of the Focus ST? There is nothing subtle about the styling and the exterior is now far more aggressive than before, dominated by the Aston Martin-esque gaping black mesh grille. Under this exterior the changes are also striking and the suspension has been upgraded...
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