Budget 2027 – 5 Things Motorists and Commuters Should Know
Budget 2027 transport measures will affect motorists, electric-car buyers and public transport users across Ireland. Here are five things to know about what these measures mean for your motoring costs and everyday journeys. 1. Is the carbon-tax increase on petrol and diesel being scrapped? No. The increase is simply being delayed not scrapped. Essentially, the planned increase on petrol and diesel has been postponed until May 1, 2027,...
Learner Drivers on Motorways in Ireland: 7 Things to Know
Learner drivers on motorways in Ireland face a clear restriction: they cannot practise on them before passing their driving test. That means newly qualified drivers can find themselves tackling their first motorway journey without ever having experienced one with an instructor. Motorway driving requires confidence, careful observation and timely decisions. Could allowing supervised motorway lessons help learners build these skills...
Honda Prelude Review: A Stylish Comeback Worth the Compromises
With sleek looks, sharp steering and a playful side, the new Honda Prelude has plenty to tempt you, provided you can forgive the price and the rear seats writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? For five generations, the Honda Prelude was the car to choose if you wanted a sporty car but not quite a sports car. The original arrived in 1978, followed by pop-up headlights, four-wheel steering and, eventually, VTEC performance. Four-wheel...
Kia EV2 Review: Small Size, Useful Range and Plenty of Character
With its cheerful looks, useful range and compact dimensions, the Kia EV2 makes a persuasive case for keeping family motoring simple writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Give a toddler a box of crayons and ask them to draw a car, and the result might look remarkably like the new Kia EV2. A big square body, four enormous wheels and a face made mostly of lights. There is something gloriously cheerful and a little bit quirky about it. At...
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: 10 Things to Know
Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of its most famous hot hatch with the Golf GTI Edition 50. Here are 10 things worth knowing. It marks 50 years of GTI. This is more than a badge-and-wheel special: Volkswagen has added serious power and chassis upgrades. It is the most powerful production GTI yet. Its 2.0-litre turbo produces 325 PS and 420 Nm, sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed DSG gearbox. It is fast. It reaches 100...
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