First Drive – Renault Captur
We travelled to Biarritz to drive the Renault Clio-based Captur, ahead of its Irish Launch in July What is it? Small crossovers are flavour of the month and Renault’s new Captur is essentially a taller version of the Clio with chunkier SUV styling. The idea is to combine the spaciousness and flexibility of an MPV, the rugged appearance of an SUV and the driving dynamics of a family hatchback. Ford, Fiat and Peugeot will...
SEAT to raise €10,000 for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin
The showrooms of SEAT dealers around the country are about to get more animated. To celebrate the launch of the new SEAT Leon, dealers around the country are attempting to build a space rocket in their showrooms with a very special destination – Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. They have mailed thousands of toy building bricks to homes nationwide with a message asking the public to come along to their nearest showroom, add the...
Ford Focus ST
There is no doubt that €35,000 plus is a crazy amount of money to fork out for a Ford Focus ST but oh boy ……… we reckon it’s worth it! What is it? This is not your average Focus, this one has undergone radical surgery and boasts Sports Technologies (ST). It is the third generation Ford Focus ST and in keeping with all things green and lean it is lighter, faster and more fuel efficient than before. Who is it aimed at?...
Working Week – Siobhan Cott
We have asked some of the many women working in motoring to share their Working Week with us. This week we catch up with Siobhan Cott , Service Manager at Barlo Motors, Main Ford & Nissan Dealers Monday I am up for 6.30 a.m. every working morning. After a quick shower & good breakfast to set me up for the day I am on the road for 7.30 a.m for an 8.30 a.m. start. As my office is in the service reception area I get all...
Citroen DS5 DStyle HDi 160
With the DS5 Citroen brought futuristic styling to a once dull section of the market. We find out if this DS lives up to its bold looks. What is it? An exquisite blend of coupe and hatchback with a sprinkling of estate the DS5 is one of only three Citroens that bear the DS nameplate. This distinct brand from Citroen was created to merge style and luxury and marked a radical departure for the company. Not that Citroens in the past were...
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