The Chick Magnet
Does the chick magnet exist? Can a car make a man more attractive? “Chicks must go mad for guys driving those”. Those were the words of a friend of mine after I showed him a picture of a tangerine Ford Focus ST. Some guys seem to think all it takes to woo the ladies is a double exhaust, lurid body colour, 18-inch alloys and the mighty roar of a throttle. Are they correct? Can a man’s choice of car somehow make him more attractive and...
Kahn – The Details
So what did we drive the day we went to Kahn? Suzanne Keane explains in detail some of the exquisite Kahn creations we sampled at first hand After an early morning flight from Dublin to Bradford we were whisked off to Kahn Design…. The first jaw dropping moment of the day was the “supercar” showroom and that was before we were handed any car keys…… So what did we drive? First up was a 2013 Jeep...
Keeping it Cool!
There is nothing as bad as sweltering in your car, this week Suzanne Keane gives you a short guide to how air conditioning works Air-conditioning is a luxury that comes as standard in most new cars these days, and like everything else needs regular servicing…. but it’s not until we get a rare heatwave that you will notice it’s not working 100% – and as DIY recharge kits have sold out as quickly as paddling...
What Can You Tell About A Person From Their Car or Even Cars?
The cars we choose to own can tell a lot about where we are in life. They are often chosen for reasons that reflect changing priorities or income. Does your car ownership history look anything like this? The Battered Supermini Years MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 showed us a world where spoilt teenagers were handed the keys to a brand new Range Rover or Porsche on their sixteenth birthdays. Unless you have very well off and generous parents...
Ford Fiesta 1.0 wins 2013 WWCOTY
Ford’s 1.0-litre Fiesta has won the Womens’ World Car of the Year 2013. The months of judging for the jury of the Women’s World Car of the Year, which comprises women motoring writers from 12 countries, including the editor of Wheelsforwomen Geraldine Herbert, has resulted in the Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost announced as the supreme winner for 2013. The Fiesta also won the economy car category in the finalist...
Driven to Distraction
How can we ensure that we keep our eyes on the road and not on the many distractions that are finding their way into our cars as our cars get more connected? What can Eye-tracking technology do? A few weeks ago after spending some time with the Opel Adam I came to the conclusion that a car with endless options for customisation , a very smart exterior and the inability to speak back during an argument was a very serious contender for...
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