Stunt Drive Ireland
Feb15

Stunt Drive Ireland

Fancy trying your hand at Stunt Driving? I take a trip to Wicklow to learn some stunt driving secrets writes Suzanne Keane I may (or may not be) a stranger to pulling a handbrake turn in a wet car park but when the invitation to visit Stunt Drive Ireland popped into my inbox I couldn’t resist the challenge Arriving at the centre in Co. Wicklow I was greeted by Aoife Byrne – a real life stuntwoman who has been set on fire...

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Punctures are no longer a let-down with DriveGuard
Feb01

Punctures are no longer a let-down with DriveGuard

Thanks to new advances in tyres punctures don’t have to be a let-down writes Suzanne Keane  On a dark and dreary night the last thing any driver wants to do is pull over at the side of a narrow road or fast moving motorway to change a tyre. Until now the alternative for most people has been to wait for breakdown assistance which has its own disadvantages such as time delays incurred and the dangers associated with waiting in...

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Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D 175p
Jan26

Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D 175p

Stylish, spacious and efficient, Suzanne Keane finds lots to like about the Mazda6 What is it? Just over 2 years since the new 6 arrived in Ireland Mazda launched a facelifted version of their flagship model with a more refined exterior and interior and 2 new colours – Sonic Silver and Titanium Flash. Who is it aimed at? Mazda have ensured there’s plenty of style, comfort and performance in the facelifted 6 and it’s ideal for those...

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New Year, New Skills?
Jan22

New Year, New Skills?

With January coming to an end many of us will have given up on those healthy New Year’s Resolutions but how about making a resolution to learn some new skills in 2016 writes Suzanne Keane When it comes to driver training there are plenty of options available across the country to suit all budgets some of which are listed below.   Rally School Rally School Ireland is based in Co. Monaghan and offers training for drivers of all...

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2015 Skoda Superb Style 2.0TDI 190bhp
Jan21

2015 Skoda Superb Style 2.0TDI 190bhp

We get behind the wheel of Skoda’s flagship model the Superb, so can it live up to its name asks Suzanne Keane What is it? The 3rd generation of the Skoda Superb promises new levels of creativity, design and spaciousness at a premium level. Who is it aimed at? The Skoda Superb has always been an ideal motorway cruiser chosen by those covering long distances for business but in estate form it’s ideal for active families and those...

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