Cars and Coffee – The Perfect Combination
Laura Keane explains why “Cars and Coffee” events are becoming so popular around the country Cars and Coffee Ireland was the brainchild of a popular, but no longer running Irish internet car forum, where a few like minded individuals who appreciated the social aspect that a love of cars (and coffee!) can bring, decided to make it a more common occurrence. A venue and a time would be arranged once a month on the forum and...
2015 Ford Focus ST
Ford know a thing or two about making cars go fast and we check out the latest in a long line of Fast Fords – the new ST writes Geraldine Herbert First impressions of the Focus ST? There is nothing subtle about the styling and the exterior is now far more aggressive than before, dominated by the Aston Martin-esque gaping black mesh grille. Under this exterior the changes are also striking and the suspension has been upgraded...
Why it pays to shop around for Car Finance
Want to drive a good deal on car finance, do some research and shop around writes Geraldine Herbert There are three main options for financing a new car; a personal/car loan, buying on hire purchase or through a personal contract purchase (PCP). 1) Borrowing money from a bank, building society or credit union gives you ownership of a car. The best way to compare loans is on APR – the annual percentage rate as this allows you work...
Opel Corsa Excite 5 Door 1.4i (90PS) EcoFLEX
New Opel Corsa is smarter and sharper than ever, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?This is the new fifth generation Corsa and while technically not a brand new car it is far more than just a facelift; there is a new chassis and suspension, new engines plus its classier inside and out . Who is it aimed at? Space, Stylish looks and cheap running costs are the main criteria for the success of a small car and the Opel Corsa, has always...
Designing Cars for Women
If 75% of women, according to a recent survey, feel misunderstood by the car industry is it down to bad car design or something more, Geraldine Herbert asks. One of Britain’s most powerful global motor industry figures believes that women are still being ignored by car designers despite the huge increase in their purchasing power. According to Mr Palmer, the executive vice-president of Nissan, the issue is the lack of women...
