A no-deal Brexit is not an option for the Irish motor industry
The impact of any Brexit deal will have far-reaching consequences for the Irish car market, writes Geraldine Herbert Since the vote by the UK to leave the EU in June 2016, used car imports have been steadily rising and have doubled in two years, up to almost 100,000 from 48,000 in 2015. New car registrations fell by 11.2pc last month and by 4.4pc overall, this year compared to 2017. Despite favourable economic conditions of strong...
Wheel size and car performance – an intimate relationship
If you’re considering changing the wheel size of your car there are a few things to think about first. Changing the wheel size of a car can have a huge impact if it isn’t done correctly, and it isn’t as simple as buying a set of aftermarket wheels and bolting them on. Below we’ll explain some of the things you need to take into account if you want to upgrade your car’s wheels. The need for speed If you’re thinking about...
Cars of the Year 2018
It has been an interesting and varied year of test driving cars, writes Geraldine Herbert In a year of driving more than 100 cars, many stand out for all sorts of reasons: some are not nearly as good as you had hoped, others are just disappointing, while many forgettable. And then there were those that, for a variety of factors, left an indelible mark. Few cars make an entrance like the Lexus LC500h, with stunning good looks and...
Motorcycle Live 2018
Anyone interested in motorbikes will surely know that the annual Motorcycle Live show is on at the NEC this week, on until Saturday 24th you still have time to get yourselves there as our reporter Lara Platman says there are some bargains to be had, stunning bikes to see and a whole lot of bikes to try your hand at. As a new rider I am particularly keen to ‘sit on’ bikes to see if my feet are comfortable on the floor at standstill, to...
First ever all-female team in the 6 hour Endurance race at Mondello Park
Women in Motorsport Racing (WIM) will race against some of Ireland’s top racing drivers 4 female racing drivers will come together to compete in the 6-hour Endurance race on Sunday, 4 November race starting at 12pm and finishing in the dark at 6pm writes Geraldine Herbert 4 female racing drivers Emma Dempsey and Nicola Watkins along with two of the team from wheelsforwomen Aimee Woods and Ruth Nugent will race against some of...
Budget tyres or premium brands: Does it really matter? #TyreSafetyDay
What really is the difference in performance between budget and premium tyres, and in tyres of different depths? Geraldine Herbert went to Hanover to find out. Thundering towards a hair-pin bend at speed I am abruptly reminded of the importance of a decent set of tyres. As the back end of the car begins to slide and the wheels spin I sigh with relief that this is not a public road I am driving on but a test facility for Continental...
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