Bentley Flying Spur V8
A car as muscular and striking as Bentley’s Flying Spur V8 is not one to go unnoticed on Irish roads, writes Geraldine Herbert as she drives one of the world’s most coveted rides What is it? For those looking for the supreme blend of luxury and performance there are only a couple of cars in the world seriously worth considering – and one of them is Bentley’s Flying Spur, the four-door version of their...
Fiat 500L Trekking Beats Edition
Fiat is pumping up the volume with a new special edition version of the 500L that is wired for sound writes Hannah Gordon What is it? Fiat have taken the Fiat 500 styling, added a shot of miracle grow and come up with a MPV based on the popular 500. But the trekking model is 10% higher than the regular 500L, it also sports bulkier bumpers and terrain tyres for the more adventurous souls. This limited edition also comes with a Beats...
BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport
Can the new BMW X3 finally emerge from the shadow of its big brother X5 asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The X5 was a huge success for BMW so it came as no surprise when they unveiled a smaller version. But when the X3 hit our showrooms in 2004 it proved a huge disappointment. Instead of a shrunken X5 what arrived was an awkward looking car awash with harsh plastic inside. Things improved in 2010 with the second generation and...
Ford Kuga v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester
Geraldine Herbert casts her eye over three new compact SUVs What is it? An ever increasing array of crossovers and SUVs are fighting for our hard earned cash this year. Subaru’s Forester, Mazda’s CX-5 and the Ford Kuga are all competing for sales in this popular market sector. Who is it aimed at? From urban schoolrun soft-roaders to rugged looking warriors for families looking for a compact SUV in the €30K price range...
Audi TT 2.0 TFSI
Has Audi finally delivered a TT that drives as good as it looks asks Geraldine Herbert? What is it? The Audi TT is one of the most recognisable cars on the road so keeping it fresh and relevant without straying too much from the iconic original, is a challenge for Audi. When the second generation model arrived in 2005 it had more power and improved dynamics but the driving never quite managed to match its super model good looks. Now...
Opel ADAM ROCKS 1.0i (115PS) Turbo Start/Stop
The new Opel ADAM ROCKS is all about image and urbanites will love it writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The new ADAM ROCKS is, reckons Opel, the first three-door crossover of its size and essentially it is a funky take on the current Adam their city car. Who is it aimed at? Rivalling the Mini and the Fiat 500, the ADAM ROCKS is not a car which invites indifference. Styling? At a time when so many small cars look the same, Opel...