BMW 220d M Sport Coupe
BMW has added another number to its ever-growing list of nameplates, we test drive the new 2 Series writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? From electric cars to a front wheel drive MPV, it seems there is a BMW for everyone these days. But if you thought a compact rear wheel drive coupe was missing from the line up then think again. The new 2 series coupe is the replacement for the 1 series coupe and is based on the hatchback. Who is...
Jennifer Mullan Competes for the Leinster Trophy
We catch up with Jennifer Mullan as she competes for the Leinster Trophy in Mondello last weekend. In the middle of last week I really didn’t think I would be writing a Leinster Trophy blog after the smallest of mistakes in testing last Sunday, my goldenpages.ie car was left with a massive amount of damage to try and repair in just three days. I had run out wide coming out of the chicane on the International part of the Mondello Park...
Kia Soul 1.6
Kia’s new Soul is funky, practical and versatile but has Kia done enough to extend its appeal writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The Kia Soul is a small family car that proves that a cool and funky compact doesn’t have to break the bank. Who is it aimed at? Originally designed with young buyers firmly in their sights this quirky car would suit everyone from a small family to an older buyer. Styling? The new Soul has a very...
First Drive – Ford Focus
We travelled to the south of Spain to drive the new Ford Focus ahead of its November launch writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The new Ford Focus has been given a fresh new interior and exterior look with a new front end that mirrors the Fiesta and Mondeo and improved fit and finish on the rear. First impressions of the new Ford Focus? The new Focus has been designed to look more sophisticated and mature with improved fuel economy (on...
The Dream Garage
How would spend your millions? We asked four well-known petrol heads, Anton Savage, Rosemary Smith, PJ Gallagher and Suzanne Sheridan to share their ultimate dream garage. Anton Savage is presenter of Savage Sunday on TodayFM and MD of The Communications Clinic. He’s also a Formula Sheane racing driver with the Sheane Cars factory team and motoring correspondent with The Last Word on TodayFM. 1990 Mercedes 560 SEL — The...
