Testing, testing ….35 Cars Compete for 2013 Continental Irish Car of the Year Title
35 cars will compete for the title of Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013. The complete list was announced by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) today. The Continental Irish Car of the Year and Continental Irish Van of the Year will be revealed at a gala event in the Convention Centre, Dublin, on Thursday 22nd November, 2012. The full field of candidates for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013 are as follows:...
Driven to Road Rage?
Nearly 40% of Irish drivers admit to shouting or getting angry behind the wheel on a weekly basis – with a very angry 11.5 %admitting to daily bouts of road rage. These worrying statistics are the findings of a recent study carried out among Irish drivers, which also revealed around 13% of motorists have got out of their car to confront another driver. The Continental Tyres report also found that nearly one in three road users...
Chick Cars or Guy Cars?
We at wheelsforwomen are on a quest to discover whether there really are such things as “guy cars” and “chick cars.” What is a chick car? Is it a car with a strong cute factor, or is it simply small? Do they really exist or is it just that women and men want the same things from a car, but they prioritize them differently? We want to hear from you, email us at info@wheelsforwomen.ie or leave a comment below...
Tread Carefully: Research Reveals Dangers of Second Hand-Tyres
Ahead of the 2012 National Road Safety Week which runs October 8th to 14th, the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is highlighting the danger of buying second-hand tyres. In a detailed test carried out, it was found that 51 percent of second-hand tyres tested were deemed “dangerous or not fit for purpose”. Since the economic downturn, there has been a proliferation of outlets offering second-hand or “part worn” tyres to the...
Mercedes-Benz Announces A-Class Prices
Prices have just been announced for the stunning Mercedes Benz A-Class. With an aggressive stance and heavily sculpted bodywork this is one hatchback that will stand out. Due here in December prices sit in the €26,435 to €28,550 bracket and there’s a choice of three specifications and equipment lines – Style Pack, Urban Pack and Sports Pack. Two engines are available a petrol A180 version and an A180 CDI diesel...
The Damaging Facts About Parking your Car
New figures from the UK suggest only 3% of motorists whose vehicles were damaged while parked were left contact details from the other party, shocked? Perhaps not surprisingly, car door dents were the most common damage to parked cars with nearly two-thirds of motorists reporting this type of damage. Paintwork scratches or key lines accounted for 61% of damage, while 32% of motorists surveyed by vehicle auction specialist, British...
