Kia e-Soul
Kia goes all-electric with the very funky e-Soul writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The funky styling of the Kia Soul is quirky enough to stand apart from rivals but now it is also available as a fully electric car with a very impressive range. Who is it aimed at? With average commutes in Ireland around 318 km per week, the 452km range of the new e-Soul makes it suitable for just about anyone. Styling? The boxy shape won’t...
Audi E-Tron
Striking to look at, beautiful to drive and green – if only it wasn’t so expensive writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Hot on the heels of the Jaguar’s I-Pace, Audi’s first pure electric car, the e-tron 55 Quattro has been eagerly awaited since the covers first came off the concept at the Shanghai motor show back in 2017. The all-wheel-drive SUV boasts a 391 kilometres range, a maximum towing capacity of 1,800...
Seven things to know about the new Opel Corsa-e
Opel’s new Corsa-e will go on sale next March writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Opel’s first all-electric model, the Corsa-e, has been officially unveiled in Frankfurt. 2) Due here in March 2020 prices are expected to start from around €25,000 for the base model, a price that will make sense to many buyers. 3) With impressive technology, smart looks and a new interior it will also be offered with a choice of a petrol or diesel...
10 things to know about car sales in 2019
New sales down as car buyers look to imports writes Geraldine Herbert In the first five months of the year, there was a 7.6% decrease in new cars sold in comparison with the same period last year. To the end of May this year, 79,324 new cars have been sold – down from 85,868 in 2018. While new car sales are likely to reach about 110,000 by the end of the year, car imports are set to exceed the 104,000 mark, so 2019 may end with...
Key considerations when you’re buying a Family Car
From finance options to fuel types, Geraldine Herbert outlines five things to think about before choosing your next family car 1 Hatchback, estate, saloon, people carrier or SUV? For small families, hatchbacks are ideal and there is a huge choice of both new and used models on the market. Estates and saloons are a good option if you need that extra boot and cabin space. Nothing beats the versatility of MPVs and while not as...
