First Drive: Audi RS5 TDI Concept
Can two turbos and an electric supercharger make the Audi RS5 TDI Concept a high performance diesel? We put it through its paces on a Swedish track to find out writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Purists may baulk at the idea of a high performance turbodiesel model but not Audi. In 2006 they became the first car manufacturer to enter a TDI engine in an endurance race when they competed in Le Mans and with eight wins in nine years...
Audi Event at the INEC
As the Audi Range arrives in Killarney Suzanne Keane was quick to jump at the chance to test drive some of the 2014 models. Bright and early yesterday morning (well 10am is early on a Sunday) I headed off to the INEC, Killarney to experience the Audi Cork Motor Show and Test Drive Event. This was the 2nd year of this event which brings the Audi range to Co. Kerry. Of course I had to take advantage of the chance to test drive some 2014...
Diesel Particulate Filters
This week Suzanne Keane looks at DPFs (Diesel Particulate Filter) DPFs (Diesel Particulate Filter) are designed to reduce the soot emitted from diesel cars by about 80% – and because of EU exhaust emissions standards are fitted to all new diesels. In theory they are great, help the environment and lead to cleaner air….. however in practice they can be a disaster…. There are different types of Diesel...
First Drive – Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 150bhp
The New Skoda Octavia has lightened its load in style; we drive the range topping version featuring more power and lower running costs What is it? The brand new Octavia has just arrived in Ireland and it is even more spacious than before. Bigger than the Ford Focus but smaller than the Mondeo the new Octavia is longer, wider and far more stylish both inside and out. First impressions of the new Skoda Octavia: With slick, clean...
Hyundai Santa Fe Executive 2.2 Diesel 4WD Manual
The previous generation Santa Fe was one of the best SUV’s around, we find out if Hyundai can really improve the recipe! What is it? This is the third generation of Hyundai’s hugely successful Santa Fe, a car that has garnered so much favour with Irish buyers seeking a practical, economical and well equipped solution to family motoring. Who is it aimed at? A genuine seven-seater, the Santa Fe is a great family 4×4 and will...
