Alyx Coby secures third place in Championship with a victory in Galway.
14-year-old Alyx Coby, from Newbridge, Co. Kildare, took to the track last weekend as the Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship drew to a close Alyx began the first of the day’s two qualifying heats in 8th place. A nudge from behind at the first corner left her facing in the wrong direction and last but by the end of the second lap she had caught up to the back of the pack. She made up four positions on the following lap to...
Diesel imports are only part of the problem
There is a glut of older diesels on our roads and its not just as a result of imports writes Geraldine Herbert With only weeks to go to the budget there have been calls from within the motor industry to ban the importation of used cars from the UK. James McCarthy, CEO of Nissan Ireland, said that unless a ban is introduced on cars imported from the UK that do not meet the current Euro 6 emissions standard, it will be impossible for...
10 of the Best 7-Seater SUVs
Once only the preserve of big families the seven seat SUV is now as much a status symbol as it is a family must have Audi Q7 The second-generation seven-seater Audi Q7 is a vision of well-executed design and is beautifully constructed inside and out and showcasing some of Audis best connectivity, infotainment, and driver-assistance technology. On road, it dwarfs all but buses and trucks and it is refined and quiet. The second-row...
Alyx Coby secures four Wins and a Driver of the Day Award
14-year-old Alyx Coby was named Driver of the day after four fantastic wins Following her victory at the F100UK British O Plate at Nutts Corner Circuit in Co. Antrim over the Summer, 14-year-old Alyx Coby, from Newbridge, Co. Kildare returned to the series with a visit to Glan-y-Gors in North Wales for the second round of the British Championship. The F100UK British Championship features karts from what many refer to as the “golden...
Nine things to know about the new All electric Kia e-Niro
Kia’s new e-Niro EV Crossover is on the way writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Going on a long journey? The e-Niro can drive up to 485 kilometres on a single charge. 2) Outside and in it looks just like the Kia Niro hybrid. 3) Recharging is simple, plugged into a fast charger, it takes only 54 minutes to recharge the e-Niro’s 64 kWh battery to 80%. 4) The e-Niro shoots from 0-to-100 kph in just 7.8 seconds. 5) Awash with technology,...
Why are electric car sales stuck in first gear?
Sales of electric cars are on the increase but much more needs to be done writes Geraldine Herbert New car sales figures released confirm that electric cars are on the rise, with sales up 102pc on last year. To date, more than 1,078 new electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold and 458 imported, compared with fewer than 1,000 new and imported for the entire of 2017. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models continue to attract buyers and more...
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