The ten safest new drives for 2019
Jan10

The ten safest new drives for 2019

Thatcham Research has revealed the ten safest new cars vying for the What Car? Safety Award 2019, set to be announced on January 22. With two nominations each Volvo and Audi  while Ford, Jaguar, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Peugeot models are also included Matthew Avery, judge and Director of Research at Thatcham Research  “It’s clear that occupants of the latest cars are at a lower risk than ever. But not resting on our laurels,...

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Stay Safe this New Year’s Eve
Dec29

Stay Safe this New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is a chance to end the year with a bang. Here are some tips for celebrating while staying safe   Hosting a party? If you are planning a New Year’s Eve party make sure to provide plenty of food to keep your guests from drinking on an empty stomach and avoid salty snacks that encourage people to drink more. Ensure there is a plentiful supply of non-alcoholic drinks for designated drivers and others who prefer not to...

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Review: Mio J60 Dash Cam
Dec16

Review: Mio J60 Dash Cam

Looking for some extra piece of mind when driving, then consider a dash cam writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? There are a huge range of dash cams to choose from and the latest from Mio is the J60. We previously tested the MiVue 766. Who is it best for? The most obvious benefit is the role of the dashcam as a silent witness. In the event of an accident, first-hand evidence can be provided in the form of a HD quality recording of the...

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A no-deal Brexit is not an option for the Irish motor industry
Dec07

A no-deal Brexit is not an option for the Irish motor industry

The impact of any Brexit deal will have far-reaching consequences for the Irish car market, writes Geraldine Herbert Since the vote by the UK to leave the EU in June 2016, used car imports have been steadily rising and have doubled in two years, up to almost 100,000 from 48,000 in 2015. New car registrations fell by 11.2pc last month and by 4.4pc overall, this year compared to 2017. Despite favourable economic conditions of strong...

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First Drive: Citroen C5 Aircross
Nov29

First Drive: Citroen C5 Aircross

Citroen’s new flagship SUV, the C5 Aircross, is the moment when comfy sofa meets family car, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Few places can better test the ability of an SUV than the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, home to stunning desert landscapes, strange and wonderful roads and breathtaking gorges. It was here Citroen chose to launch its all-new SUV, the C5 Aircross. Comfort is Citroen’s new focus; inspired by...

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