First Drive: Volvo V90 Cross Country
Mar07

First Drive: Volvo V90 Cross Country

We travelled to the arctic reaches of  Northern Sweden to put  Volvo’s newest addition  through its paces driving on sheet ice, deep snow-covered  tracks and racing around on an ice covered frozen lake writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Since the introduction of the first Cross Country almost 20 years ago, Volvo has become synonymous not only with practical and safe estate cars but also with rugged all-road, all-weather versions....

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Ways to improve road safety
Mar06

Ways to improve road safety

Recent research shows us that  there are many ways to improve road safety writes Geraldine Herbert Understanding our frailty and vulnerability on the roads is crucial to making our roads safer but research show us that we all need to share the responsibility for improving safety. This includes road users, road designers, vehicle manufacturers, transport companies, State and local Government and road safety agencies.   What...

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First Drive: Kia Rio
Mar02

First Drive: Kia Rio

Has Kia done enough to their new Rio to worry rivals asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The new, fourth generation Kia Rio has gone on sale. This five-door, Fiesta, Polo and Clio rivaling supermini accounts for 15% of Kia’s annual sales. First impressions of the new Kia Rio? The exterior styling of the new Rio is very similar to the older model and it’s clear that practicality has the edge over design but while the new Kia lacks some...

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Think before you Park!
Mar01

Think before you Park!

Operation Enable is a new initiative designed to target motorists who illegally park in disabled bays writes Geraldine Herbert A new initiative known as Operation Enable has been launched from today by Gardaí in Dublin to remind motorists to respect disabled parking bays in Dublin City Centre. Vehicle owners are being warned that if they don’t, they face a serious fine, with an €80 fine for the first offence, rising to €120 if...

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Ten things to know about the DS 7 Crossback
Feb28

Ten things to know about the DS 7 Crossback

DS has just revealed their first SUV ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show writes Geraldine Herbert   The new SUV is set to rival the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Range Rover Evoque. It’s a handsome devil!  We particularly like the new diamond-effect grille sports a hexagonal surround of dynamic lines, with the DS emblem taking pride of place in the centre. Powering the DS 7  will be a wide choice of engines: two...

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