Child car seats – how to choose the right one
Choose wisely when your children’s safety is at sake writes Suzanne Keane Having a baby doesn’t necessarily mean you need to change your car but it’s essential that you consider the car when choosing a child seat. As a first-time mother I’m not quite ready to give up on my hot hatch but I was determined to buy the best possible car seat to protect the new bundle. Manufacturers categorise car seats into four groups — group 0...
VW Passat GTE Saloon
We get behind the wheel of VW’s fuel sipping Passat GTE saloon writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The Passat has always been a popular contender in its segment and with consumers beginning to look away from faithful diesel models the GTE hybrid is stepping in to fill a gap for those looking for something a little more environmentally friendly. Who is it aimed at? The Passat GTE is aimed at those looking for a practical family car...
Work out your Actual Fuel Consumption
Have you ever actually worked out how much a journey would cost? Or how many €’s you spend a week on unnecessary trips? Suzanne Keane offers some tips for working out your actual fuel consumption Most manufacturers will give a rough guide of the consumption of a car but the only way to truly work out what you’re using in your car is to measure your own consumption! It’s always best to buy fuel in number of litres,...
Renault Megane 1.5 DCI 110 GT Line
Is the very stylish fourth generation Renault Megane good enough to steal sales from Ford and VW asks Suzanne Keane What is it? The Megane is back with an all new look, in keeping with Renault’s new signature styling and this 4th generation model is hoping to build on the success of its predecessors. Styling? Lower than the previous version with a longer wheelbase the new Megane also has the widest track in its class. With the 18”...
Ford Mustang Convertible
We’ve already sampled the Ford Mustang V8 GT Fastback coupé so can the convertible version with the smaller 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine be just as much fun asks Suzanne Keane What is it? When it comes to iconic muscle cars the Ford Mustang has to be top of the list – this year it became available in right hand drive and along with the usual V8 engine a more “practical” 2.3L Ecoboost version is available. Styling? If...
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