BMW 3 Series 330d xDrive M Sport Plus
Bad weather may prove no problem in BMW’s new 3 series Estate but the price might writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? There may be an insatiable appetite for rugged off roaders with a commanding view of the road but there is still case to be made for the lifestyle estate as a spacious and practical family car. BMW’s new 3 series touring is set to raise the bar all over again in the premium compact estate segment. Who is...
Electric power to people…
Electric models dominated Frankfurt, but SUVs will still play a crucial role for carmakers, writes Geraldine Herbert The doors opened last week in Frankfurt to one of the biggest motor shows in the world. Once a feast of polished new metal spread across countless halls, the biennial show this year was a more muted affair with more than 19 major car brands skipping the event. The remaining manufacturers, including Mercedes, BMW and VW,...
Convertible Chic . . .
It seems nothing beats wind in your hair driving, Geraldine Herbert finds out why convertible drivers love their cars so much! On a sunny day, nothing comes closer to instant glamour and sex appeal than driving an open-topped car. When a curvaceous, red convertible nudges up to you in bumper-to-bumper traffic the appeal is instant. Convertibles are the very epitome of cool, whether petite, practical, old or new they are certainly one...
First Drive: BMW X7
BMW’s new SUV is enormous and impressive but bigger isn’t better when compared to the cheaper X5, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The BMW X7 is officially the largest BMW – think of it as an X5 on steroids. But at more than 5.1m long, it is one of those cars that no matter how carefully you park, it always looks nonchalantly abandoned by overhanging conventional parking spaces. And if somehow the sheer mass...
Shop around for the best 191 deals
January may be nearly over but there are still some very tempting offers for new car buyers, writes Geraldine Herbert Now is a good time to buy an Audi. The German car maker’s 2019 Experience Audi Sales Event is still running nationwide. As part of the event, Audi is offering finance packages from 2.9pc. At BMW dealerships around the country, savings of 5.1pc, or an average saving of €3,296, is available on new BMW models....
