Celebrating Women in Motorsport
To celebrate International Women’s Day we look at some remarkable young women blazing their own trail in motorsport writes Geraldine Herbert Nicole Lynch Motorbike Racing “Growing up, I was around racing all the time and there were only one or two women competing, and I thought to myself, ‘I could do that, I could be fast’,” says motorbike racer Nicole Lynch. Riding her Medlar Racing Suzuki SV650, she was...
Quick guide to Electric Cars
New car sales figures confirm that electric cars are on the rise but how do the most popular models compare asks Geraldine Herbert What are the best selling Evs in Ireland? Based on Sales for the Month of January the five best selling electric cars in Ireland in order are Make Model HYUNDAI KONA NISSAN LEAF RENAULT ZOE HYUNDAI IONIQ BMW I3 How do they compare on price? Make Model Starting Price RENAULT ZOE €24,990.00...
Get me to the church in style
The age of the sleek white limo may be passing. Geraldine Herbert looks at some unusual wheels for that big day out A wedding day is one of the biggest days of a couple’s life and there is any number of potential problems to keep the happy couple awake at night in their quest for the perfect day. While for most the centrepiece and the talking point for all is the Bride’s dress, for some it is how they made an entrance on the big...
Motoring fears that drive you round the bend
Despite being statistically our safest roads, motorway anxiety is a very real issue for many, writes Geraldine Herbert Most of us have something we are scared of, such as spiders, heights or flying. Our hearts might race, our cheeks flush and our knees knock together, but generally, we manage to get things under control and in proportion. For some, however, their fears dominate and can severely restrict their lives. What causes a...
Car Chat with Catherine Fluvio
Irish celebrity chef, TV presenter and author Catherine Fulvio talks road rage, stolen cars and her dream drive locations Your current car? VW Passat estate. Why do you drive an estate? I suppose the alternative to an estate is a four-wheel-drive, which I used to have. But I drive this particular estate because, at the time, I did a lot of research into boot capacity. I carry a full cookery demo unit plus all equipment and...
How will a hard Brexit affect the Motorist in Ireland?
What would a hard Brexit mean for you as a driver writes Geraldine Herbert Importing a car would be more expensive –Over 100,000 used cars were imported last year from the UK and Northern Ireland. A no-deal Brexit would mean that UK car exports to the EU would become subject to a 10% tariff under World Trade Organisation rules. There would also be VAT Charged. The customs duty is applied first and then the VAT is charged, which...
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