First Drive: Citroën C4 Cactus
We travelled to Amsterdam, the home town of Andre Citroën, to test drive the new Citroën C4 Cactus First impressions of the new C4 Cactus? The Cactus brings something genuinely different to the family car market with innovative and functional airbumps, split headlights and a funky interior. The quirky Airbumps are not just for show, they took three years to develop and are essentially bubble wrap for cars which should stop people with...
Citroën DS3 Faubourg Addict
We drive Citroen’s DS3 with the new Faubourg Addict Pack, a car you’ll never have a problem finding in the supermarket car-park. What is it? Four years ago Citroën revived the DS name and at the very heart of this revival is the DS3. A car that has turned heads and changed hearts and introduced a whole new generation to Citroën. Who is it aimed at? The DS3 is essentially a supermini but is designed for those who like to stand...
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: Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
Citroën’s new seven seat MPV promises extra equipment, super fuel economy and a stylish exterior, we take a test drive in the new Grand C4 Picasso writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Citroën have long offered MPVs that blend practicality with French flair and their latest five seat Picasso has won a host of coveted awards including Irish Car of the Year 2014. A new seven seat Grand version now joins the range. First impressions of...
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...
