Review: PNY Outdoor Charger
Jul16

Review: PNY Outdoor Charger

The Outdoor Charger is made for those who love the open air writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The PNY  Outdoor Charger is a tough go-anywhere power bank that is specifically designed to be used in more challenging environments, Who is it best for? If you are no stranger to the outdoors and are happiest when carrying a dusty backpack packed full of survival essentials then this is the perfect charging device for you and it just...

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10 cars worth waiting for
Jul10

10 cars worth waiting for

Summer’s about to get a whole lot hotter as the new arrivals hit the ramp, writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Audi E-Tron SUV Slotting between the Q5 and Q7 in terms of dimensions, Audi’s first all-electric vehi­cle, the sporty SUV e-tron is expected here in early 2019. With a promised range of around 400km, the new SUV will take on Jaguar’s I-Pace and Tesla’s Model X. 2) Dacia Duster Arguably the most anticipat­ed model from the Romani­an...

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Our passion for Porsche
Jul09

Our passion for Porsche

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Porsche’s first ever sports car, the iconic 356. Geraldine Herbert talks to Porsche owners about what makes the cars so special Nothing screams ‘midlife crisis’ like a balding, middle-aged man buying a red convertible sports car. Maybe it is an unfair stereotype, but cars speak volumes about their owners. I’ve always thought MINI buyers are defined by attitude and lifestyle rather than age and...

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How to avoid buying a clocked car
Jul06

How to avoid buying a clocked car

It is estimated that clocking costs  €9bn across the EU and around €60m in Ireland annually writes Geraldine Herbert What is car clocking and how easy is it to do it? ‘Clocking’ is a term used to describe the process of reducing a car’s recorded mileage, helping it to appear more attractive to prospective buyers. With modern cars it can simply mean plugging in a laptop into the central computer under the bonnet. With older...

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Lexus LC 500h
Jul05

Lexus LC 500h

The Lexus LC 500h is a classic grand tourer with a very green twist writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?  Some cars should come with a health warning sticker, and the Lexus LC 500h is one. Smart, classy and sexy – it oozes sophistication but potential owners should also know this is not a car for shy, reserved types. Every trip, no matter how short, will leave a trail of pointing fingers, gaping mouths and wagging tongues....

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