Vehicle Recalls – A Mechanic’s Perspective
Hannah Gordon looks at vehicle recalls from a mechanic’s perspective Following the recent announcement by Porsche that they were recalling their flagship model the 911 GT3 it bought to my attention the subject of vehicle recalls and what they mean to manufacturers, customers and the reputation of the motor industry. The 785 customers who have purchased a Porsche 911 GT3 may have not realised they would be returning their vehicles so...
First Drive: Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Hot on the heels of Mercedes’ mighty S-Class Audi have just launched a leaner, greener version of their flagship model the A8. What is it? Audi’s big limo gets a nip-tuck all around , there’s new lights, bumper, the engines are more efficient and some key technology features have been added. First impressions of the new Audi A8? While the cosmetic changes are not immediately obvious at first glance the exterior is now...
Many Shades of Luxury
What constitutes a luxury car is it all about perception and brand image What do a Mercedes-Benz S-Class and a Ford Mondeo Vignale have in common? Very little you would think. The S-Class is Mercedes-Benz’s flagship saloon with perfumed cockpit and hot stone massage effect seats, while the Vignale is Ford’s vision of a luxury car to rival prestige brands. With both these products, Mercedes-Benz and Ford are selling the promise of a...
Audi Event at the INEC
As the Audi Range arrives in Killarney Suzanne Keane was quick to jump at the chance to test drive some of the 2014 models. Bright and early yesterday morning (well 10am is early on a Sunday) I headed off to the INEC, Killarney to experience the Audi Cork Motor Show and Test Drive Event. This was the 2nd year of this event which brings the Audi range to Co. Kerry. Of course I had to take advantage of the chance to test drive some 2014...
New Cars in 2014 – Alfa Romeo to Fiat
From superminis to supercars, they are all here, our A to Z preview of what’s heading our way in 2014 – Part One, Alfa to Fiat Alfa Romeo Finally the much anticipated Alfa Romeo 4C is arriving here in at the beginning of 2014. This rear wheeled two seater is the Alfa to exceed all expectations. Powered by a 1.75 litre four cyclinder turbo that delivers 237bhp and 350Nm it promise pure and driver focused fun. Other news...
