Can Changing Your Driving Style Really Cut Fuel Bills?
Nov13

Can Changing Your Driving Style Really Cut Fuel Bills?

Can a small data logger from Ford help you reduce trips to the petrol pump? We asked three wheelsforwomen readers to put it to the test. As the price of fuel continues to rise, motorists looking to save money are becoming more conscious about ways to boost their vehicles’ fuel efficiency. But what can motorists do to keep their fuel bills down? The most obvious response in recent years has been to avoid large, fuel-guzzling cars...

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SsangYong Rexton W
Nov11

SsangYong Rexton W

We get behind the wheel of SsangYong’s flagship model the  Rexton W writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? This is the third generation SsangYong  Rexton  and it joins the the smaller Korando Crossover and the Rodius MPV sevenseater in the SsangYong range Who is it aimed at? Priced from €38,000, with rugged looks, a full 2.6-tonne towing capacity and off road capability the Rexton would appear to offer a lot of car for the money....

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Peugeot RCZ R
Nov07

Peugeot RCZ R

The racy RCZ R is sexy, aggressive and sleek – and it’s not German for a change writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The RCZ-R is the most powerful and performance-focused  road car ever offered by the French car maker. Who is it aimed at? Inspired by the Peugeot RCZ Racing Cup track car this is a car for keen drivers. Styling? The R’s extra power is evident from every angle, it sits 10 millimetres lower than the...

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First Drive : Renault Twingo
Nov04

First Drive : Renault Twingo

If there is one thing the French are certainly good at it is designing quirky cars and  the new Renault Twingo  is no exception writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? This is the third generation Renault Twingo and if you ever wondered where the name “Twingo” comes from its a blend of the words ‘twist’, ‘swing’ and ‘tango! First impressions of the new Renault Twingo?  With the Twingo Renault...

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WIN! – Winter Driver Training at Rally School Ireland
Oct30

WIN! – Winter Driver Training at Rally School Ireland

Winter driving is much more challenging and dangerous than driving at any other time of the year but driver training  can keep you a lot safer. We have teamed up with the Rally School of Ireland to give one lucky reader a chance to experience Winter Driver Training at Rally School Ireland. The Winner can choose between the BMW or the MINI experience. The BMW & MINI Winter Driver Training Programmes are run by Rally School Ireland...

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