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...
BMW i8
Billed as the sports car of the future the BMW i8 is one of the stunning cars on the road but can it really drive as good as it looks asks Geraldine...
Car Thieves using High Tech Methods
Is it time for old-fashioned locks to make a return as modern car security systems have become an easy target for car thieves asks Hannah Gordon You’ve spent years saving up, months deciding and finally you decide to go for the latest Range Rover as your pride and joy to encourage envious eyes with every neighbour down your street. But this huge investment could literally disappear right in front of your eyes, why, because prestige...
WIN! – Winter Driver Training at Rally School Ireland
Winter driving is much more challenging and dangerous than driving at any other time of the year but driver training can keep you a lot safer. We have teamed up with the Rally School of Ireland to give one lucky reader a chance to experience Winter Driver Training at Rally School Ireland. The Winner can choose between the BMW or the MINI experience. The BMW & MINI Winter Driver Training Programmes are run by Rally School Ireland...
BMW 220d M Sport Coupe
BMW has added another number to its ever-growing list of nameplates, we test drive the new 2 Series writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? From electric cars to a front wheel drive MPV, it seems there is a BMW for everyone these days. But if you thought a compact rear wheel drive coupe was missing from the line up then think again. The new 2 series coupe is the replacement for the 1 series coupe and is based on the hatchback. Who is...
