Quick guide to Electric Cars
New car sales figures confirm that electric cars are on the rise but how do the most popular models compare asks Geraldine Herbert What are the best selling Evs in Ireland? Based on Sales for the Month of January the five best selling electric cars in Ireland in order are Make Model HYUNDAI KONA NISSAN LEAF RENAULT ZOE HYUNDAI IONIQ BMW I3 How do they compare on price? Make Model Starting Price RENAULT ZOE €24,990.00...
Are We There Yet? Traveling with Children
As families all over the country will be taking to their car for the mid-term break we have some tips to make your car a safer place to travel in for you and your family writes Geraldine Herbert A mere three seconds can change your life; it is estimated that nearly 80% of crashes are caused by some form of driver distraction within three seconds before the event. Distractions in the car are far too numerous; we talk on mobile phones,...
Ford Mondeo Hybrid Vignale
Ford’s top-of-the-range Mondeo Vignale is now available as a Hybrid writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Hybrids now account for 7% of new car sales so the arrival of Ford’s first hybrid version of its popular Mondeo saloon is certainly timely. A hybrid wagon will launch next month. Who is it aimed at? If you in the market for a family car that is more economical than petrol but you don’t do the mileage to justify a...
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...
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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