Eight things to know about BMW’s new 5-Series
Oct16

Eight things to know about BMW’s new 5-Series

Due here in the Spring BMW has revealed the all-new 5 Series writes Geraldine Herbert The new BMW 5 Series will hit Irish showrooms on February 11th, 2017 Prices start from €52,800. It may not look radically different from the outside but its now slightly longer, wider, and taller than the previous model. With a focus on driving dynamics the car gets a new suspension and sheds over a 100kgs. BMW’s ‘xDrive’ all-wheel drive system will...

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BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Oct12

BMW i3 (94 Ah)

  Electric cars are considered by many to be too pricey, too impractical and too likely to run out of charge but is the  new BMW i3 about to change that perception asks Geraldine Herbert What is it?  The i3 was launched as part of BMW’s ‘Project i’ or electric range of cars and is available as an electric only version or with a supplementary petrol engine that extends the range. When it launched two and a half years...

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First Drive: SEAT Ateca
Oct10

First Drive: SEAT Ateca

SEAT’s Ateca was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, now this all new SUV arrives in Ireland writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The Ateca is SEAT’s first Sports Utility Vehicle, a must have in any car range as families increasingly shun hatchbacks, saloons and MPVs in favour of crossovers and SUV’s. The name ‘Ateca’ comes from a Spanish village that lies to the west of Zaragoza, right in the heart of the brand’s homeland. First...

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Eight things learned at the Paris Motor Show
Oct05

Eight things learned at the Paris Motor Show

  The Paris Motor Show has always been a key barometer of the European car market but has the once unmissable show lost some of its sparkle asks Geraldine Herbert 1) The Paris motor show opened its doors to the press last week with some of big name brands including Ford, Volvo and Mazda notably absent.  Luxury brands Bentley, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini and Aston Martin also skipped the show. As  manufacturers spend millions at these...

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Buying an Estate Car: Our A to Z Guide
Sep28

Buying an Estate Car: Our A to Z Guide

A good estate needs to be practical, spacious, good to drive and fuel efficient writes Geraldine Herbert   Audi A4 Avant/Allroad Audi’s new A4 Avant is  much sharper and better looking car over all that the car it replaces and still remains impressively versatile. Powering the range is six engine variants – two petrol and four diesel, with outputs ranging between 150bhp and 272bhp. Inside, it is very elegant and minimal...

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