Ten things to know about the New Ford Focus
The fourth generation Ford Focus has been unveiled writes Geraldine Herbert 1) It’s 20 years since the Ford Focus first appeared on Irish roads. 2) Embracing technology the Focus is the first Ford to get a new Head-up display. 3) The new car is also designed to detect “No Entry” signs on a motorway ramp and will sound a Wrong Way Alert with audible and visual warnings. 4) The new Focus has been to the gym and has lost almost...
Eight things to know about the new Volvo V60
Volvo has taken the wraps of its gorgeous new V60 Estate writes Geraldine Herbert The all new Volvo V60 was unveiled today in the driveway of a family home in Stockholm. Customers in Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA but not unfortunately Ireland can avail of a car subscription Car by Volvo – a new premium subscription alternative to buying or leasing a vehicle. The new estate is set to compete with...
Why an estate should be your next car
Looking for a family car that is refined, efficient with acres of storage and space then you should consider an estate car writes Geraldine Herbert In an effort to find something practical, safe and fuel sipping but stylish enough to look good in our driveways and avenues more of us than ever before are opting for SUVs. In fact for the first time an SUV, Hyundai’s Tucson was the bestselling car in Ireland in 2016. But with summer...
Nikki Hayes drives the Renault Megane Sport Tourer
Our Guest Review, DJ Nikki Hayes checks out Renault’s stylish new Estate the all new Megane Sport Tourer I must admit, I had never driven a Renault before this but I had heard the horror stories from my more car savvy friends about broken windows, unreliable electrics and cheap looking interiors. So you can imagine my pleasant surprise when I pulled onto the forecourt of Linders Renault in Chapelizod and I was met with a very...
Fiat Tipo Hatchback
Fiat returns to the small family car market with their new hatchback the Tipo writes Hannah Gordon What is it? A conservative family hatchback for people not wanting to blow their budget. Who is it aimed at? With its generous interior space and harsh plastics it suits extremely well to a family, the large boot is capable of swallowing some serious luggage and the rear seats have isofix points. The Fiat Tipo offers superb value for...
