Cars of the Year 2018
Nov27

Cars of the Year 2018

It has been an interesting and varied year of test driving cars, writes Geraldine Herbert In a year of driving more than 100 cars, many stand out for all sorts of reasons: some are not nearly as good as you had hoped, others are just disappointing, while many forgettable. And then there were those that, for a variety of factors, left an indelible mark. Few cars make an entrance like the Lexus LC500h, with stunning good looks and...

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First Drive: BMW Z4
Nov26

First Drive: BMW Z4

It’s hard not to be seduced by the Z4 with its beautifully sculpted lines and classic feel, but it’s not perfect, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Nothing comes closer to instant glamour than driving an open-topped car, so is it any wonder car-makers tempt us with little sporty numbers? BMW’s classic two-seater, the Z4, is one of the best-looking roadsters. But stunning as it looks, the Z4 has never had the same...

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First Drive: BMW M850i
Nov01

First Drive: BMW M850i

The 8 Series returns after a 20-year absence – and heralds BMW’s future direction writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? .It’s been almost 20 years since the last BMW 8 Series; the two-door coupe traces its history to the Frankfurt Motor show in 1989 and was BMW’s technology showpiece of its time. Dubbed the ‘E31’, it was powered by 5.0-litre V-12 that produced 300 horsepower. Over its lifetime it...

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First ever all-female team in the 6 hour Endurance race at Mondello Park
Oct23

First ever all-female team in the 6 hour Endurance race at Mondello Park

  Women in Motorsport Racing (WIM) will race against some of Ireland’s top racing drivers 4 female racing drivers will come together to compete in the 6-hour Endurance race on Sunday, 4 November race starting at 12pm and finishing in the dark at 6pm writes Geraldine Herbert 4 female racing drivers Emma Dempsey and Nicola Watkins along with two of the team from wheelsforwomen Aimee Woods and Ruth Nugent will race against some of...

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5 Electric Cars Worth Waiting For
Oct15

5 Electric Cars Worth Waiting For

As Europe gets tougher on emissions its good news for motorists as more all-electric cars are set to launch in 2019, we look at 5 worth waiting for writes Geraldine Herbert Audi E-tron Due here early next year Audi’s e-tron is the luxury car maker’s first all-electric vehicle and will have a range of more than 400 km, based on the WLTP driving cycle. Powered by two electric motors Audi reckons it can hit 100kmh in under...

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