Handbags and Bentleys
We cast an eye over Bentley’s new line of handbags and asks if this is a good move by the luxury carmaker to attract more women to the brand? Bentley has launched a capsule handbag collection in an attempt to make the brand more appealing to women. Carmakers producing lifestyle clobber is nothing new with lots of manufacturers, from MINI and Land Rover, to Bugatti, producing their own lines of branded watches, clothes, sunglasses and...
Autumn blues
Our Indian Summer seems to be coming to an end so it’s time to start preparing your car for the changing weather. Suzanne Keane has a few things you should check out over the next few weeks. 1. Tyres You may have been able to get away with slicks during the summer months but now that the rain seems to be back with a vengance you need to ensure you have decent tread left on your tyres and that they are correctly inflated....
Improve your driving
Good Driving Ireland aims to encourage motorists of all ages to develop their driving skills A new organisation devoted to improving motoring standards has been launched. Good Driving Ireland is a voluntary organization which aims to promote the learning and use of advanced driving skills, a standard that results in safer journeys on our roads. Advanced driving recognises that driving is a skill and as such can be improved with...
The High Life in the Compact Crossover
What’s so great about the compact crossover? Huge 4x4s like the Land Rover Discovery and Mercedes Benz M Class were just another indulgence during the boom years. The gas-guzzlers might be an endangered species now but their legacy has left many of us with a penchant for SUV road presence (but without the hefty price tag). A crossover is a clever cross between a 4×4, hatchback and MPV, marrying the best parts of each, namely SUV...
Jennifer Mullan Competes for the Lenister Trophy
We catch up with Jennifer Mullan as she competes in the final round of the MicksGarage.com Formula Sheane Championship I want to apologise in advance for the length of this blog, I have been a little busy, as you will see. I finished my last update unsure if my season was prematurely over due to an engine failure at the last event in Kirkistown. For anyone who follows me on Facebook or Twitter you will already know that due to the...
How low can you go?
Tired of escalating fuel costs and looking for a super economical hatchback? Geraldine Herbert selects five of the most fuel efficient around. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Engine: 1.6 i-DTEC Fuel: Diesel CO2: 94 g/km Performance: 78.5 mpg / 3.6 litres per 100 kms Price: €23,975 We Say: Still light years ahead of the competition in terms of styling, there is a lot to like about the new Civic. With its spaceship styling, excellent fuel...
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