Why are we still sharing the road with disqualified drivers?
The failure of our laws to prevent disqualified motorists from driving is alarming, writes Geraldine Herbert A hit-and-run driver who knocked down and killed a jogger had been banned from getting behind the wheel, an inquest heard last week. The young man, Karl Robertson (28), was fatally struck in Artane, Dublin, on March 8, 2017. The driver, Patrick Morgan, had three driving bans and numerous convictions for road traffic offences....
Citroen C4 Cactus FEEL Puretech 110
Citroen’s C4 Cactus has lost some of its wacky styling but has it lost any of its appeal asks Suzanne Keane What is it? Citroën’s previous C4 Cactus launched back in 2014 with wacky styling, mostly attributed to the airbumps down the sides to eliminate car park dents and scratches. Now it’s back, keeping some of the cheeky look with a more sophisticated feel. Who is it aimed at? Aimed at those looking for a smaller family car...
5 Golden rules for Car Pooling to School
With Back-to-school looming and the dreaded school run returning maybe its time to consider car pooling writes Geraldine Herbert Whether a simple arrangement with one parent or a wide group of parents all participating on different days complete with excel spreadsheets once established there are a few golden rules to car pooling; 1) Car pooling is not a chauffeuring service, the convenience of having your child or children collected...
A Summer of Racing
This Summer has been an action packed one writes Nicole Lynch Time flies when you’re having fun and this season has definitely flown for me. It’s crazy to think that already there are only three rounds left to in the Thundersport GB this year. I haven’t been the best at keeping my blog up to date due to how much of a whirlwind this year has been but I’ll give you a quick update about what’s been happening so far and I’ll update my...
Review: Concord Reverso Plus
Suzanne Keane trys out the Concord Reverso Plus What is it? Concord have been making child seats for the past 40 years so they should know a thing or two about creating functional quality safety products. The previous model Reverso was best known for its ability to seat children up to 23kg using isofix – most isofix seats are just rated to 18kg and the new Concord Reverso Plus follows on with this innovative lightweight design but...
First Drive: Mazda6 Tourer
Perhaps it’s time we ditched the SUVs in favour of the maligned estate car writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? For many the attraction of an estate car is lost, it’s not a purchase that appeals to the senses but one that placates the need for space, an assortment of hooks and flat-pack furniture. It should come as no surprise that car makers go to increasing lengths to disguise their load luggers, calling them...
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