How to be a safer driver
Feb06

How to be a safer driver

Driving like most things becomes a routine and bad habits are easily formed, in fact, a recent survey estimated that new motorists develop bad habits and turn into “bad drivers” in just 10 weeks writes Geraldine Herbert So here are some simple strategies to help make our roads safer for you and all other road users. Skills that put you in control – Consider taking an Advanced driving course, these courses cover types of driving that...

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First Drive: Lexus ES
Feb05

First Drive: Lexus ES

Can Lexus tempt buyers away from premium German rivals in Europe with its ES, asks Geraldine Herbert. What is it? The ES is the best-selling Lexus in the world but this is the first time the nameplate will be offered in Europe. Lexus is nudging into the premium executive market to rival the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class. Is it a looker? Shrinking the best elements of the larger LS, the ES is dramatically styled and...

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Get me to the church in style
Feb04

Get me to the church in style

The age of the sleek white limo may be passing. Geraldine Herbert looks at some unusual wheels for that big day out A wedding day is one of the biggest days of a couple’s life and there is any number of potential problems to keep the happy couple awake at night in their quest for the perfect day. While for most the centrepiece and the talking point for all is the Bride’s dress, for some it is how they made an entrance on the big...

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Motoring fears that drive you round the bend
Feb01

Motoring fears that drive you round the bend

Despite being statistically our safest roads, motorway anxiety is a very real issue for many, writes Geraldine Herbert Most of us have something we are scared of, such as spiders, heights or flying. Our hearts might race, our cheeks flush and our knees knock together, but generally, we manage to get things under control and in proportion. For some, however, their fears dominate and can severely restrict their lives. What causes a...

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First Drive: Lexus RC
Jan30

First Drive: Lexus RC

The Lexus RC 300h stirs the soul, but is it a match for German rivals? Geraldine Herbert finds out What is it? So you want something sporty and premium that wouldn’t look out of place at a Greenpeace fundraiser. You want it to look muscular but not bling, with good driving manners, plush interior and comfort. Well, Lexus would like to tempt you with their 2019 RC 300h – a hybrid coupé. Is it a looker? It looks absolutely gorgeous and...

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