Kathryn Thomas Drives the Audi A5
Mar01

Kathryn Thomas Drives the Audi A5

Carlow Native Kathryn Thomas has been a regular face on our screens for over 15 years. What was your very first car? Light blue Opel Kadett with brown tartan seats and a broken exhaust What do you like about the A5? I fell in love when I saw the first model years ago. I love the design, the sleek shape and the LED headlights were the coolest thing I’d ever seen .It’s amazing to drive and the alcantara seats look cool while unlike...

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What Women Want?
Feb27

What Women Want?

  The Volvo YCC was a concept car designed by women for women. We look at the female-friendly features of the Volvo YCC and asks are these what women want?   What do women want when it comes to choosing a car? Volvo thought they had the answer when they unveiled the Volvo YCC at the Geneva Motor Show back in 2004. The Volvo YCC (Your Concept Car) was hailed as a female-friendly car. The car was designed by an all-female team...

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Hyundai Santa Fe Executive 2.2 Diesel 4WD Manual
Feb27

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...

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Question: Car that can take 3 Child Car Seats?
Feb22

Question: Car that can take 3 Child Car Seats?

  Question Hi, I’m wondering can you help me. We are looking for a car / Jeep/estate  that can accommodate 3 car seats , 1 group 0 and 2 group 1 s. my  preference is not to drive a “space wagon”… Your help would be greatly appreciated. Regards Marie   Answer: Hi Marie Thanks for the question. Below is a list of cars that can take three child seats. The list is mainly MPVs but there are some 4x4s and there...

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Cars and their Famous Owners
Feb20

Cars and their Famous Owners

  What happens when a car with a famous owner goes under the hammer? When it comes to changing the car, most of us will negotiate fiercely with the dealer to get a good trade –in value on our old car. No such problems if the car has a famous owner; it can increase the value of a car enormously. Later this month a 1964 Morris Oxford owned by Winston Churchill will be up for auction and the car is expected to fetch a high price....

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