BMW 114i Sport 3-door
BMW has added a new affordable 114i to their range, but is it as good as its more expensive siblings? What is it? BMW’s baby Beemer is still one of most impressive hatchbacks on the road and nine years since it was first launched it remains the only rear-wheel drive car in its class. The new version combines economy with some suitably beefy engines. Who is it aimed at? Not one for those with children; this BMW is one for the single...
Question: Family Car for Two kids, 20K to spend
Question Hi, I came across your website today and found it brilliant as I’m looking to buy a car. I have a budget of around 20K and not decided yet on second hand or new. I currently drive a ford focus 1.4 ltr engine (I like the size but could go slightly bigger in both car & engine size) What I need from a car: – City driving (and not too hard to park in smaller spaces) – Motorway driving and long trips across...
BMW Rally School Event
While Geraldine, Caroline and Jennifer were busy off-roading at Mondello I was busy enjoying myself in Cork – and no, it wasn’t a shopping trip this time. In fact, I spent the morning drifing a 5 series around a car park – and without the fear of being chased away by the boys in blue! Keary’s BMW/Mini were hosting a free BMW Rally School Event, with driving instructors from Rally School Ireland – and it...
Our Guide to the New Cars of 2013 – Alfa Romeo to Chrysler
From supermini to supercar, they are all here, our A to Z review of what’s heading our way in 2013. ALFA ROMEO – The big news for petrol heads is the arrival of the Alfa Romeo 4C mid-year. Final technical specifications have yet to be announced – indeed, the production version hasn’t been unveiled yet but thanks to its carbon-fibre chassis it will mate an exceptionally low kerb weight with 250bhp performance, provided by a...
What’s in a Name?
Ford chose big cat names before a cougar became known as a predatory older female. Volkswagen chose a wind theme to name some of their legendary models. The names of all Italian cars sound sexy. What’s in a name? Manufacturers may spend years developing a new model, excruciating over things like driving dynamics and fuel economy. Then after years of toil comes the moment when they unveil the car to the world. What about the name?...
