Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI cylinder on demand
Sep30

Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI cylinder on demand

We thought it was a good time to look at the petrol options offered by Audi on their smallest SUV writes Hannah Gordon What is it? A new facelift version of the popular Q3 has hit the showrooms and is now offered with a 1.4 litre turbo petrol. Subtle changes to the lights, bumpers and grille give it a fresher look too. Who is it aimed at? The Q3 is the smallest of Audi’s SUV range but still offers a bit more space than a conventional...

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Audi A1 1.0 TFSI
Aug25

Audi A1 1.0 TFSI

Audi promises big car sophistication in a small package with their new A1 writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?  The A1 may be the smallest car in Audi’s range but it is every inch the premium car and proof that less really can be more. Who is it aimed at? With stylish looks and a very sophisticated interior Audi’s A1 will appeal to fashion conscious singletons. Styling? For 2015 the A1 has had a nip and tuck that includes new...

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First Drive: Audi Q7
Aug11

First Drive: Audi Q7

Ahead of its launch here next month we went to the Verbier to drive Audi’s new second generation Q7 writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? With three rows of seating and room for seven the Q7 is a luxurious family hauler. First impressions of the new Audi Q7: Audi’s molecular building blocks speak the language of understated elegance and the second generation Q7 is strictly urban contemporary. What about the interior? The Q7 has...

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Audi TT 2.0 TFSI
Apr08

Audi TT 2.0 TFSI

Has Audi finally  delivered a TT that drives as good as it looks asks Geraldine Herbert? What is it? The Audi TT is one of the most recognisable cars on the road so keeping it fresh and relevant without straying too much from the iconic original, is a challenge for Audi. When the second generation model arrived in 2005 it had more power and improved dynamics but the driving never quite managed to match its super model good looks. Now...

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Car Video Reviews
Feb21

Car Video Reviews

We bring you concise car video test drives from our Editor Geraldine Herbert’s Sunday Independent Motoring Column. All videos have been filmed by Kyran O’Brien.    Volkswagen Passat Estate ” Crossovers and SUVs may boast decent space and practicality to warrant their credentials as ideal family vehicles but if you want a proper load-lugger it is hard to beat an estate. The VW Passat Estate blends practicality...

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