Fiat Panda 4×4 1.3 MultiJet
If you need an all season city car nothing comes close to the Fiat Panda 4×4 writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? From the outside the Fiat Panda is the most unlikely off roader but underneath this pint sized frames lurks a surprisingly capable car that can trek across streams, mount rocks and wade through the muddiest of ruts. Who is it aimed at? The Panda 4×4 is a little car designed to appeal to those who need a compact...
APMP Irish Car of the Year
The winner of the inaugural APMP Irish Car of the Year and APMP Van of the Year will be announced on October 6. The membership of the Association of Professional Motoring Press (APMP) is the most highly read and respected group of motoring journalists in Ireland. APMP membership includes columnists for The Independent and Independent.ie, The Irish Times, RTÉ, The Sunday World, The Sunday Times, The Herald, The Sunday Business Post and...
Ruth Scott drives the Citroen DS3 by Benefit
The Citroen DS3 has been given a makeover – thanks to Benefit Cosmetics and our Guest Reviewer, RTÉ 2FM’s Ruth Scott has been checking it out I copped on pretty quickly that this car gets a lot of admiring glances. For a half of a split second I thought it was my hair. No. This car is like dangling something pretty in front of people. In a stroke of genius, Citroen have teamed up with Benefit, an international make-up brand, and...
Turn the tap off as we put No-H2o to the Test
Suzanne Keane finds out if you really can clean up with waterless wash No-H2o’s range of products is eco-friendly, biodegradable and designed to remove the need for water when cleaning your car. It’s estimated that you can use up to 1,000 litres of water when valeting a car which, with Irish Water bills arriving on our doorsteps next year, can become an expensive hobby! It’s also been approved for use on Airbus Aircraft but did it get...
First Drive: Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Ultra
Audi promises space, luxury and a sporty drive with the New A7, we went to Copenhagen to find out if this new model can deliver writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Due here in October the refreshed model combines performance with impressive economy. Along with new engine configurations the A7 benefits from new transmissions, new headlights and tail lights and an enhanced infotainment system. First impressions of the new Audi A7?...