Honda Prelude Review: A Stylish Comeback Worth the Compromises
With sleek looks, sharp steering and a playful side, the new Honda Prelude has plenty to tempt you, provided you can forgive the price and the rear seats writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? For five generations, the Honda Prelude was the car to choose if you wanted a sporty car but not quite a sports car. The original arrived in 1978, followed by pop-up headlights, four-wheel steering and, eventually, VTEC performance. Four-wheel...
Kia EV2 Review: Small Size, Useful Range and Plenty of Character
With its cheerful looks, useful range and compact dimensions, the Kia EV2 makes a persuasive case for keeping family motoring simple writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Give a toddler a box of crayons and ask them to draw a car, and the result might look remarkably like the new Kia EV2. A big square body, four enormous wheels and a face made mostly of lights. There is something gloriously cheerful and a little bit quirky about it. At...
Róisín Sweeney Makes History with Formula Sheane Race Win
Naas driver Róisín Sweeney is the first woman to win a Formula Sheane race since David Sheane introduced the class more than 20 years ago. Driving the Nordic Spirit Ireland car, she took the lead at the start and held on for a historic victory announced by Motorsport.ie and Motorsport Ireland. Sweeney entered the series in 2026. A racer with engineering in her background Away from the circuit, Sweeney is an aerospace engineering...
5 Home Businesses You Can Start With a Van
Starting a business doesn’t always require a shop, office or large upfront investment. For many women, a van can provide the flexibility needed to launch a successful business while keeping costs low. A van can act as transport, storage space, a mobile workspace and even a marketing tool. Combined with online booking systems, digital payments and social media, it’s easier than ever to build a successful business from home....
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: 10 Things to Know
Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of its most famous hot hatch with the Golf GTI Edition 50. Here are 10 things worth knowing. It marks 50 years of GTI. This is more than a badge-and-wheel special: Volkswagen has added serious power and chassis upgrades. It is the most powerful production GTI yet. Its 2.0-litre turbo produces 325 PS and 420 Nm, sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed DSG gearbox. It is fast. It reaches 100...
National Slow Down Day: 5 Reasons to Reduce Your Speed
We have 5 reasons why slowing down is a good idea writes Geraldine Herbert National Slow Down Day takes place on Monday 31st of August. The nationwide road-safety initiative encourages motorists to reduce their speed and make safer choices behind the wheel. Here are five important reasons to slow down while driving. We have 5 reasons why slowing down is a good idea Save lives –The impact of speed on pedestrian safety is...
