First Drive: Mazda CX-5 2.0
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Mazda gives the CX-5 a subtle upgrade writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The CX-5 is Mazda’s bestselling car in Europe and has been revamped for 2015 with a few subtle exterior changes but the most obvious developments have been made inside the cabin. This has been completely redesigned with better quality materials, a wider centre console and vastly improved connectivity. First impressions...
2015 Geneva Motor Show
As the first European Motor Show of the year, you can always depend on the Geneva Motor Show to launch some spectacular new models writes Geraldine Herbert Dogged by recession and falling car sales this year’s Geneva Motor Show marked a new optimism as European Car makers finally turned a corner. Over 90 world premieres were unveiled at the show and everything from family-oriented cars, sports cars and SUVs battled for attention....
Suzanne Dowdall of Tallaght Powdercoating
Suzanne Keane catches up with Suzanne Dowdall of Tallaght Powercoating Can you explain the powdercoating process? Yes, the process involves soaking wheels in a Benzene alcohol bath, before shot blasting to provide the perfect coating base. Top quality powder, OE colour and acrylic laquers are then applied in various stages to produce the exceptional finish standard. How long does it take? Turnaround on a full set of alloy wheels is...
First Drive: BMW 2 Series Convertible
The two series coupe was one of our favourite cars last year so has it lost any of its appeal in the conversion from coupe to convertible writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? BMW has replaced the 1 Series drop-top, the most successful car in its class with global sales of more than 130,000 units, and the only one with rear-wheel drive, with its new 2 Series convertible. First impressions of the BMW 2 series convertible? BMW...
Yvonne Kelly’s First Car ….
What was your first car? A 16 year old white mini that I bought from a mini dealer in Kildare, Why did you buy it? I was 23 yrs just passed my test, feeling on top of the world What was it like? The car was beautiful, no smell of newness though! It had brown upholstery, and clips on the bonnet to hold it down How did it change your life? It served me very well. I drove it for 4 yrs and had bought it £400, the insurance was...
