Coming Soon: New Cars in 2015
The new year always brings a host of new vehicles that are faster, prettier and more fuel-efficient than the previous year and 2015 is no exception we look at some of the new cars in 2015 Geraldine Herbert Family Cars The arrival of Volkswagen’s new Passat and Ford’s Mondeo will stir things up in the family car market. Almost two years later than originally planned, the new fourth generation Mondeo promises to have been worth the wait...
All I want for Christmas is …
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start looking for gifts again. If that special person happens to be a car buff, we have some suggestions for you writes Geraldine Herbert Autoglym Professional Valet Collection For real car lovers, how about a showroom shine kit to keep your car gleaming Autoglym Professional Valet Collection is the perfect gift. It contains 11 of their best selling car care products...
2014 Women’s World Car of the Year Awards Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Female motoring journalists from 15 countries, including our editor Geraldine Herbert for Ireland, have selected this year’s winners of the Women’s World Car of the Year awards Judges cast their vote on ten different criteria which remain the same in each category. As expected, elements such as design and function, style and appeal, comfort, storage and drive quality were included. Other elements considered in the voting...
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
You may have heard of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) but did you know it is an environmentally friendly car fuel that could knock euros off your fuel bill? Suzanne Keane explains all So what is it? Anyone who’s ever watched King of the Hill will have heard of “Propane”, otherwise knows as Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) or Autogas. Basically it’s a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases which can be used as a heating...
Susie Wolff Takes Next Step In F1 Career
Susie Wolff is on course to becoming the first female racer on the F1 grid since 1976 Susie Wolff has confirmed today that she has been appointed Official Test Driver for WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING for the 2015 Formula One season. This move sees a huge step up in the right direction for the 31 year old Scot’s F1 career. This promotion will see Susie take to the grid in the Williams Mercedes FW37 in two FP1 sessions and two test days...
Our Cars of the Year 2014
From small city cars to high performance models 2014 did not disappoint so choosing the ones that stood out is not an easy task writes Geraldine Herbert Hyundai i10 High on my list is the Hyundai i10. In a year that saw a succession of new city cars the i10 stands apart as a grown up and sophisticated interpretation of a classic city car that blends reliability, practicality and economy with smart styling and a focus on refinement....