Sinead McCann’s First Car …….
What was your first car and why did you buy it? My first car was a 1999 Blue Opel Corsa. I bought it with my first pay cheque from my first “real” job, straight after college. I wanted a Corsa as that’s what I was used to, having learned to drive in one, and was terrified of driving a car that wasn’t familiar to me – which is funny now that I’m in and out of different cars all the time with work. What did you pay for...
10 things to know about new car sales so far this year
Car sales are on the rise and for the first time since 2008 sales have exceeded the 100,000 mark. Ten things to know about new car sales so far this year writes Geraldine Herbert Volkswagen maintained its position as Ireland’s favourite car manufacturer with a 12.27% market share ahead of Toyota and Ford. Hyundai was the best selling brand in July with 3,154 sales. To the end of July this year, 109,960 new private cars have been...
The Charms of the VW Camper Van will ensure it motors forever
Manufacture of this iconic vehicle has stopped but an army of fans will keep it soldiering on says Geraldine Herbert For those wanting to wallow in delicious nostalgia the VW camper van has to be one of the most characterful motors on the go. Long associated with hippies and surfers alike today these vans are making a comeback for family excursions based on economy and imagination. But rumours of its imminent demise were finally...
Top Award for young Alyx Coby
11-year-old kart racer from Newbridge, Alyx Coby has been awarded the John Brennan Award Following in the footsteps of her father, Gary, Alyx Coby, a young kart racer from Newbridge, Co. Kildare is fast proving a real contender in the Motorsport Ireland Cadet Karting Championship with a trophy cabinet to prove it. Last weekend she was awarded the very prestigious John Brennan Award at the Irish Karting Club’s annual “C Plate”...
The Inside Track with Aimee Woods
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40 years of the BMW 3 Series
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