The best deals around on a 152 new car
Thinking of buying a 152 car? Check out these great deals writes Geraldine Herbert BMW are offering complimentary leather upholstery on a host of models including the 1 and 3-Series and the 3-Series GT. The entry level BMW X1 16d SE model will also have complimentary leather seats and buyers of an X1 will get a Driver’s Comfort Pack on all versions bar the entry level. A 3.9% Select (PCP) offer on BMW 3-Series Saloon, Touring and...
Ruth Scott checks out the new Mazda2
Smarter, more economical and still fun to drive our Guest Reviewer, RTÉ 2FM’s Ruth Scott has been checking out the new Mazda2 The Mazda2 was previewed in the heart of Barcelona in the brand new Mazda Space. This is the new central hub for Mazda’s European events. Barcelona being the city of food, fashion, football and design was the perfect spot to give us a sneak preview of the new Mazda2 before the car arrived in Ireland. There are...
Rosemary Smith for Circuit Déjà Vu 2016
Champion rally driver Rosemary Smith and one of the most famous drivers in the world will join the line up for Circuit Déjà Vu in Kerry next Easter Rosemary Smith, winner of the Dutch ‘Tulip’ Rally in 1965 and a host of other races joins the growing list of former rallying stars who will be in Killarney next Easter, (26/28 March 2016), for the great Circuit of Ireland Rally reunion. And as an added bonus Rosemary is...
Jennifer Mullan competes in the Irish Strykers Racing Championship
Last weekend Jennifer was flying the flag for Wheels For Women competing in the Irish Strykers Racing Championship at Mondello Park With a three month break in the Irish Formula Ford calendar from May to August, I was delighted when Geraldine from wheelsforwomen.ie asked me would I be interested in a guest drive with the Baker Automotive Ltd Irish Strykers class, needless to say she didn’t have to ask twice! I made a brief appearance...
Driving in Italy
Driving in Italy is not for the faint-hearted and finding a car parking spot can be even worse but if you decide to take the plunge we have some tips 1) Italian drivers are fast and aggressive. Lane hopping and late braking are common features of driving in Italy so you need to be decisive on the road. 2) Pedestrian Zones are also very common so do not drive in an area with a sign that says Zona Traffico Limitato (ZTL) or Area...
Motorists breaking red lights at Luas junction to get penalty points
Break a red light at a notorious black spot in Dublin and you now face three penalty points writes Geraldine Herbert How is breaking a red light detected? An automated camera system has been installed at the junction of Blackhall Place and Benburb Street in the Dublin to capture any motorist breaking a red light at this junction. Why are they in use? It is in response to the large number of collisions that occur between road vehicles...