Bentley Mulsanne Speed
You may be swayed by the Bentley Mulsanne’s luxury but it is the performance that is really outstanding, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Named after the Mulsanne Corner of the famous Le Mans racing circuit, the Speed is the ultimate luxury performance saloon. According to Bentley, it “delivers the fastest handcrafted luxury driving experience in the world”. ultimate in driving quality. The Speed is also an exercise in...
Eight things to know about Bentley’s ultra-luxurious Mulsanne Speed
This week we are driving Bentley’s ultra-luxurious Mulsanne Speed, here are eight things worth knowing about it writes Geraldine Herbert 1) The car is named after the Mulsanne Corner of the Le Mans racing circuit, 2) According to Bentley the Speed is designed for customer who drive themselves. 3) We still reckon its the back seat passenenges who really get to enjoy the Mulsanne, relax and stretch out and enjoy electrically operated...
First drive: Maserati Ghibli S
Maserati Ghibli S is beguiling from any angle, but especially from the driving seat writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? It seems there is no car company more aggressive on growth than Maserati. Central to their expanding range is the mid-sized Ghibli, an executive model that competes against the likes of the Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 series and the Jaguar XF. First impressions of the new Maserati Ghibli? With smouldering Italian good...
Bentley Flying Spur V8
A car as muscular and striking as Bentley’s Flying Spur V8 is not one to go unnoticed on Irish roads, writes Geraldine Herbert as she drives one of the world’s most coveted rides What is it? For those looking for the supreme blend of luxury and performance there are only a couple of cars in the world seriously worth considering – and one of them is Bentley’s Flying Spur, the four-door version of their...
First Drive – Ferrari 458 Italia
As the first Ferrari dealership opens in Ireland, we get behind the wheel of the 458. It will set you back about €250K but the experience will live on writes Laura Keane What is it? Powered by a 570bhp 4.5-litre V8 petrol engine, this Italian Stallion goes from 0-100km in a mere 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 326 km. First impressions of the new Ferrari 458? The exterior is aerodynamically impressive, it certainly has presence....
