Snow and ice driving in Norway
Jennifer Mullan spent a day of snow and ice driving at Vålerbanen race track. In the past I have been invited to do some pretty cool things but none as cool as my recent trip to Norway for a day of snow and ice driving at Vålerbanen race track. A quick red eye flight for myself and my partner Paul to Birmingham to meet up with the guys from Century Motorsport who we were joining us on the flight to Oslo for the trip As we all know,...
Driving in Windy Weather
The weather is likely to remain unsettled and very windy over the next few days so have some tips for driving in windy weather High-sided vehicles and caravans are most affected by high winds but sudden gusts can blow any vehicle off course. Be particularly aware of this on open stretches of road exposed to strong cross winds, or when passing bridges or gaps in hedges. In extreme windy weather, your vehicle may be affected by...
Spring Events
Spring your way into Summer with our pick of motoring events taking place in the next few weeks writes Suzanne Keane West Cork Rally – 14th to 16th March, Co. Cork Don’t waste your bank holiday weekend on the couch – take a spin down to West Cork to experience Irish Motorsport at its best. Scrutiny is from 4pm to 10pm on Friday at Clonakilty Car Centre. Pick up a programme when you get there for a full details of...
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...
Why Women Shouldn’t Drive
The mood in Saudi Arabia is finally changing and on the 26 October Women are being called upon to defy the ban and drive. But as support grows one Saudi cleric says driving risks damaging women’s ovaries. Sandy Myhre responds… Last year the Mayor of the German town of Triberg introduced women-only parking spaces because, he said women were worse at parking than men. The wider spaces are better lit, marked with a female symbol and not...
