Family Car Buying Guide – Compact SUVs
In the market for a new family car, we look at 5 alternatives in the categories of Green, MPVs, Crossovers and Compact SUVs writes Geraldine Herbert Part Four – Compact SUVs Peugeot 5008 In the age of the Urban SUV, Peugeot has looked at the most important, decision-shaping consumer desirables within the family-buying market – style, space and elegance – and have re-imagined their 5008 from the wheels up and...
Nikki Hayes drives the Dacia Duster
Our Guest Reviewer, SPIN 1038 DJ Nikki Hayes has been checking out the Dacia Duster To be honest I had never driven a Dacia, I never even knew Dacia are part of the Renault family. Dacia are a Romanian company and were founded 50 years ago and yet in my 20 years of driving I had never experienced one until now. The lovely guys in Linders Renault, Pavilions Shopping Centre invited me to their new store #RetailRevoltuion. It’s quite the...
New commercials to tempt buyers
There are all sorts of new commercials to tempt buyers. Suzanne Keane looks at six recent additions to the market Peugeot Partner When it comes to compact panel vans the Peugeot Partner has always been a contender and this new facelifted model is no different. On the outside it’s still recognisable as a Partner although a little smoother looking in this guise and inside the cabin the interior layout is extremely versatile. The...
Dacia Duster Commercial Signature 1.5 dCi 110 4×4
Dacia reckon their new Duster Commercial is rugged, robust and ready for business writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Dacia’s Duster has been on Irish roads since early 2013 and the commercial version is based on the same design as the passenger car – minus the rear seats. Who is it aimed at? The Duster is aimed at those seeking a good value commercial vehicle that won’t look out of place parked in their driveway. It also comes with a 3...
Car Chat with Fiona Coghlan
We talk cars with Fiona Coghlan, the women who led the Women’s Rugby team to an historic Women’s Grand Slam in 2013 and Dacia Ireland Ambassador If you were a car what car would you be? Something dependable & reliable whilst trying to look good. I am loving my Dacia Duster as it is all of the above and affordable. Do you have a favourite car gadget? Handsfree for the phone, as I’m always chatting to someone whilst...