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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Car Chat with Catherine Fluvio
Jan28

Car Chat with Catherine Fluvio

Irish celebrity chef, TV presenter and author Catherine Fulvio talks  road rage, stolen cars and her dream drive locations   Your current car? VW Passat estate. Why do you drive an estate? I suppose the alternative to an estate is a four-wheel-drive, which I used to have. But I drive this particular estate because, at the time, I did a lot of research into boot capacity. I carry a full cookery demo unit plus all equipment and...

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How will a hard Brexit affect the Motorist in Ireland?
Jan28

How will a hard Brexit affect the Motorist in Ireland?

What would a hard Brexit  mean for you as a driver writes Geraldine Herbert Importing a car would be more expensive –Over 100,000 used cars were imported last year from the UK and Northern Ireland. A no-deal Brexit would mean that UK car exports to the EU would become subject to a 10% tariff under World Trade Organisation rules. There would also be VAT Charged. The customs duty is applied first and then the VAT is charged, which...

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