Small Hatchback Guide
Small hatchbacks appeal to new drivers, older drivers and everyone in between so it’s little wonder that it is such a competitive market, writes Geraldine Herbert. Audi A1 The A1 may be the smallest car in Audi’s range but it is every inch the premium car and proof that less really can be more. With stylish looks and a very sophisticated interior, Audi’s A1 will appeal to fashion-conscious singletons. An all-new...
Driving for Work
Whether driving for work or over seeing employees on the road we have some guidelines you need to follow writes Suzanne Keane For Employees – Always follow the rules of the road Double check with your employer that you’re insured to drive the vehicle Make sure you have the correct licence for the vehicle type Check that the vehicle is taxed and has the correct NCT/DOE certification (if applicable) Check tyres and fluids before setting...
Safety has to be first priority
Drink-driving and speeding are as much about personal responsibility as they are about enforcement, writes Geraldine Herbert A welcome new road safety measure is the recent announcement by the EU that it will require all new cars sold from 2022 to contain devices that will discourage drivers from exceeding the speed limit. Time will tell but experts predict that this will save more than 25,000 lives and avoid at least 140,000 serious...
Flogas lends ‘wheely’ great support to motorbike racer Nicole Lynch
Flogas brand ambassador and wheelsforwomen contributor Nicole Lynch is ‘revving’ into the 2019 season with a new bike and a host of Ireland and UK dates on her racing calendar. Nicole is pursuing her dream of becoming a professional motorbike racer and drives a Dacia Logan converted to Flogas Autogas to compete at race meetings. Nicole Lynch said, “Flogas has been a huge support to me and the use of the Flogas Autogas car has...
First Drive: Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen’s smallest and cheapest SUV arrives here this month and it looks good, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Despite its diminutive proportions, it seems the new Volkswagen T-Cross is a small car with big ideas. The clue to the size of its ambitions lies in its motto, “I am more”. The T-Cross is not just another small SUV in a crowded market – it’s a small car that means business. Is it a...
Ireland’s only all female instructor driving school
We meet the team behind Ireland’s only all-female instructor Driving School Ladybird Driving School originated as a result of the driving instruction industry being extremely dominated and flooded by males and we estimate it at around 80/20 or more but there are no official figures. We are proud to say that we are Ireland’s only all-female instructor driving school and since our launch in October 2018 we have grown...
