E-bikes: yay or nay?
It appears that the era of the e-bike has firmly landed around the world, but are you ready to make the change? Read on for our in-depth guide to e-bikes in Ireland to see whether an electronic bicycle would be a yay or nay for you! What is an e-bike? An e-bike has a similar frame to a traditional one but it features an inbuilt electronic motor and battery pack. The motor will provide you with assistance up to 25km per hour. By law,...
Podium finish and two fastest laps for Alyx Coby at Championship opener
13 year old Alyx Coby makes a good start to the 2018 championship The 2018 Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship got under way at Whiteriver Park in Co. Louth last weekend. Taking to the grid for her sixth season in the Championship was 13-year- old Alyx Coby, from Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Now in her third year in the IAME X30 Junior class, which caters for drivers aged 11-16, Alyx has set her sights on improving on last year’s...
Saving Money on Your Car Insurance
Our friends in Blue Insurance have some ways to save money when insuring your car Saving on your car insurance can seem like an impossible task, However, by understanding the following factors, you can be in the strongest position possible as you start to shop around: Your Car: Factors like age, model, engine size and number of drivers will massively impact on the premium you are offered. In some cases, it may even be worth or...
Plus Sizing—Why You Should Keep Your Custom Tires Safe
Where almost every industry related to technology is revolutionizing, the auto industry is remarkably incorporating innovation and beauty within itself. The idea is to make the modern day vehicle more efficient and more comfortable for us. Cross the road and you will see the upsized tires more often today than before. Plus Sizing is a legitimately recent trend the craze of which began in the late 80’s or the early 90’s. What is plus...
Get your car ready, Scandinavian-style
Our friends in Liberty Insurance have some tips for preparing for the big freeze, Scandinavian Style We have a lot to thank Scandinavia for: Ikea, The Killing and of course, Sarah Lund’s fabulous jumpers. And although our winters are no match for theirs, Ireland’s motorists could take a few pointers from their meticulous winter driving prep. Get your car ready for winter, Scandinavian-style. In Ireland, traffic grinds to a halt as...