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...
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...
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...
Citroen C3 BlueHDi 75 S&S
Citroen’s new C3 proves to be an impressive package with a smart price writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Citroen has charmed us over the years with quirky, innovative designs and in the hotly contested, but relatively dull small hatchback segment, the C3 guarantees to stand out from the crowd. Who is it aimed at? The funky design shouts ‘look at me!’ inside and out so this is the car for someone who wants to...
First Drive: Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
With 283mpg and just 22g/km of CO2 – the new Prius Plug-in promises the best figures yet achieved by any PHEV writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? A plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) is essentially a regular hybrid that uses a combination of a petrol or diesel engine and an electric motor to increase fuel economy. Unlike a regular hybrid it can be plugged in and recharged when not in use but also can charge up its battery on...
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