Proliferation of Niche Models and Crossovers
It can be difficult to navigate the huge choice of models available from car manufacturers when it comes to choosing a new car these days. Coupe, convertible, crossover, four door coupe, SUV, MPV – what will it be? We look at the explosion in the number of niche car models and crossovers onto the market in recent years. Last month MINI unveiled the Paceman at the Paris Motor Show. MINI describes this new model as a “sports...
Working Week – Bernadette Fitzgerald
So what do women in motoring get up to during their working week? The reality is probably far from what many might think. So we have asked some of the many women working in motoring to share their Working Week with us. This week we catch up with Bernadette Fitzgerald, Customer Service Manager with BMW Group Ireland Monday –6.30 am start, up, showered and I am ready to start the week ! I always keep a close eye on incoming emails...
Driven to Road Rage?
Nearly 40% of Irish drivers admit to shouting or getting angry behind the wheel on a weekly basis – with a very angry 11.5 %admitting to daily bouts of road rage. These worrying statistics are the findings of a recent study carried out among Irish drivers, which also revealed around 13% of motorists have got out of their car to confront another driver. The Continental Tyres report also found that nearly one in three road users...
Chick Cars or Guy Cars?
We at wheelsforwomen are on a quest to discover whether there really are such things as “guy cars” and “chick cars.” What is a chick car? Is it a car with a strong cute factor, or is it simply small? Do they really exist or is it just that women and men want the same things from a car, but they prioritize them differently? We want to hear from you, email us at info@wheelsforwomen.ie or leave a comment below...
Are You Sitting Comfortably?
The key to keeping your child safe on the road is vigilance and information. Knowing which seat to use and when to use it is just as important as knowing the right way to fit it. Take control: be responsible for your children’s safety, from their birth to when they become young adults Children Under three in the front must be in an appropriate child restraint – using adult belts is not allowed Children aged three to 11...
