10 cars worth waiting for
Summer’s about to get a whole lot hotter as the new arrivals hit the ramp, writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Audi E-Tron SUV Slotting between the Q5 and Q7 in terms of dimensions, Audi’s first all-electric vehicle, the sporty SUV e-tron is expected here in early 2019. With a promised range of around 400km, the new SUV will take on Jaguar’s I-Pace and Tesla’s Model X. 2) Dacia Duster Arguably the most anticipated model from the Romanian...
Our passion for Porsche
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Porsche’s first ever sports car, the iconic 356. Geraldine Herbert talks to Porsche owners about what makes the cars so special Nothing screams ‘midlife crisis’ like a balding, middle-aged man buying a red convertible sports car. Maybe it is an unfair stereotype, but cars speak volumes about their owners. I’ve always thought MINI buyers are defined by attitude and lifestyle rather than age and...
Stricter new CO2 test may cause slump in car sales
A new system to test emissions will bring more accurate measurements, but may also lead to higher taxes and car prices, warns Geraldine Herbert A new emissions test for cars that is providing more accurate carbon dioxide (CO2) ratings may cause car sales to fall. The test, which was introduced last year for new models only will apply to all new cars sold in the EU from September 1 and is designed to deliver more realistic figures for...
Podium finish and two fastest laps for Alyx Coby in Galway.
After an 8 week break Alyx returned to racing in Galway last weekend 14-year-old Alyx Coby, from Newbridge, Co. Kildare was on track last weekend as the Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship made its way west to Tynagh in Co. Galway for the fourth round of the season. After an eight week break the drivers were all keen to get to racing again and, following a short test session on Saturday, racing kicked off on Sunday morning with...
Car Chat with Dr Pixie McKenna
Dr Pixie McKenna talks cars, speeding and dream locations Your current car? Range Rover Sport-White Is a car important to you? Ironically two wheels is my preferred mode of transport but this is our family car. What does it say about you? That secretly I’m a wannabe footballers wife. Let’s face it Range Rovers are for the country… What do you use your car for? The school run is done by bike and my work commute is by...
Women in Saudi Arabia are poised to start driving from Sunday
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world to impose a ban on women’s driving, but that is all set to change this weekend writes Geraldine Herbert What is new for Saudi Women? Saudi Arabia announced in September that it would allow women to drive, ending a longstanding policy that has become a global symbol of the oppression of women in the ultraconservative kingdom. From June 24th women will be allowed to get a...
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