New study reveals the top 10 biggest triggers of in-car arguments
New research reveals almost a quarter of drivers argue with their passengers comparethemarket.com has revealed that almost a quarter of drivers argue with their passengers while in the car and spouses were found to be the most guilty of backseat driving. So what are the most common causes of ‘carguments’ Rank Most common causes of an argument 1 Backseat driving 2 Wrong directions 3 Getting lost 4 Passengers distracting the...
Irish Motor Dealers Supporting Ukraine
A humanitarian campaign ‘Safe harbour for Ukraine’ will gather essential supplies in Ireland and deliver them to Ukraine. The campaign which is supported by Irish Motor Dealers, begins on Wednesday May 11th and runs until Wednesday May 18th. Motor dealerships covering the entire island of Ireland will take part in the campaign and are ideally equipped to assist in this humanitarian effort. Their premises provide easily accessible...
What cars are suitable for a family with 3 kids under 5?
What are the best family cars if you have three young children asks Suzanne Keane Family cars have drastically changed over recent years. Many parents have moved from 7-seater MPVs to SUV style cars with 7 seats and manufacturers have followed suit with many discontinuing their MPVs and concentrating on cars that look less like a family van but may not be as practical. Options for families with 3 or more young children are drastically...
Eight ways to be a Greener Driver #EarthDay
We have some tips for driving on a greener path writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Go electric – If changing your car why not consider a plug in hybrid or an electric car? If you do a mix of urban and motorway consider a plug-in hybrid and dip into the electric car experience of plugging your car in overnight. Ideally, buy the greenest option you can afford – and don’t underestimate how good electric cars are. Ireland is currently let down...
Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Shooting Brake
The CLA Shooting Brake certainly looks the part, but is it any fun to drive? Asks Ginny Weeks. What is it? The Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Premium Plus Shooting Brake is a small estate version of the brand’s CLA model. The 35 model is one of two AMG performance models and features a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, 306 hp engine, a 7-speed automatic gearbox and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. First impressions? A striking, stand-out car with its...
Virtual Academy shows driving ambition
Aimee Woods checks out Ireland’s first virtual driving academy It wouldn’t be uncommon for the majority to recall a humorous or more likely, embarrassing story of the first time we learned to drive. In my own experience, my dad sat in the passenger seat roaring across at me ‘Jesus will you watch where you’re going’ etc. Remember that dreaded fear of stalling when you take off for the first time? Or worse again, the fear of a scratch...
