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...
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...
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...
Renault Koleos
It seems happy holidays start with having the right car, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Holidays are all about the pursuit of happiness but invariably it rarely works out that way, and, as a family of four, we’ve had our share of arduous road trips where motorway accidents, breakdowns and bored children have tested both parents’ endurance and imagination. Experience has, however, taught us that key to all arriving...
Budget tyres or premium brands: Does it really matter? #TyreSafetyDay
What really is the difference in performance between budget and premium tyres, and in tyres of different depths? Geraldine Herbert went to Hanover to find out. Thundering towards a hair-pin bend at speed I am abruptly reminded of the importance of a decent set of tyres. As the back end of the car begins to slide and the wheels spin I sigh with relief that this is not a public road I am driving on but a test facility for Continental...
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