Honda Supports Irelands Premier Women’s Cycling Event  An Post Rás Na mBan
Sep06

Honda Supports Irelands Premier Women’s Cycling Event An Post Rás Na mBan

Honda announced as the main vehicle sponsor for An Post  Rás Na mBan, Ireland’s premier women’s cycling event. Honda are to provide the Honda JAZZ and the Honda CR-V as support cars for the 5 days in South Leinster. Spectators can expect 400km of racing action with the Honda Time Trial also taking place on Saturday the 10th of September. Valerie Considine, Race Director, An Post Rás na mBan said today: “We’re delighted to...

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New 2017 Land Rover Discovery
Sep06

New 2017 Land Rover Discovery

  Land Rover reveal the first teaser images of the new full-sized, seven-seat SUV writes Geraldine Herbert The fifth generation Land Rover Discovery will be revealed on the eve of the Paris motor show on September 28th but until then we will have to make do with the first teaser image. Gerry McGovern, Land Rover’s Chief Design Officer, said: “New Discovery redefines the large SUV. Land Rover’s design and engineering teams have...

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10 facts about the Volvo Amazon
Sep02

10 facts about the Volvo Amazon

Volvo’s timeless beauty, the Amazon, was introduced to the world for the first time 60 years ago. Named after the female warriors in Greek mythology, it is still one of the most iconic models in Volvo’s history  1. Around eight per cent of the approximately 297,000 Amazons sold in Sweden are still around. The most common edition is the model from 1966, of which there are still 4,804 registered cars. In total, there are 24,282 Volvo...

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Podium finish for 12 year old Alyx Coby
Aug31

Podium finish for 12 year old Alyx Coby

Twelve year old Karting racer Alyx Coby celebrated her first podium finish of the season at the seventh round of this year’s Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship. The sixth class student from Gaelscoil Chill Dara began the day with fifth place finishes in both of the qualifying heats. A sixth place finish in the first final left Coby in sixth spot on the grid for the main final. Following a great start to the race Coby...

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Car Chat with Rachel Allen
Aug29

Car Chat with Rachel Allen

We talk gadgets, dream locations and cars with celebrity chef Rachel Allen  Your current car – Love at first sight or just a means to get from A to B? “Oh definitely love at first sight. I’ve always been into cars and driving. I live in the countryside in East Cork with a young family and a very busy lifestyle. One day my car, a Land Rover Discovery Sport, could be jam-packed with food and equipment for a cookery...

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Are you a drill sergeant, a worshipper, a skipper or a teammate?
Aug25

Are you a drill sergeant, a worshipper, a skipper or a teammate?

A recent survey from Goodyear tyres has identified four types of parent when it comes to teaching their children how to drive As any parent can tell you, helping your teenager with driving practice is nerve-wracking. Not just for them, but for you. Now, a study carried out by tyre manufacturer Goodyear has identified four distinct personalities all parents fit into when teaching the rules of the road. FOUR TEACHING STYLES DRIVERS:...

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