Nissan Qashqai 1.5 Diesel SV
Longer, wider and lower the new Qashqai certainly looks better than the old one but can Nissan really improve on such a winning formula writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Nissan may not have reinvented the wheel when they launched the Qashqai but they certainly came close and spawned a whole raft of imitators with this clever crossover. Now the second generation model promises to build on that success. Who is it aimed at? The real...
WIN Family Pass to the Belfast Motor Show
Passionate about Cars, Bikes, Vans, Motor homes, new, used, modified or vintage? We have two Family Passes to give away to the Belfast Motor Show The Belfast Motor Show taking place on 26-27th July, Kings Hall Complex promises to be an action packed weekend with a full programme including exhibitions, motoring experts, demonstrations, celebrity guest appearances, hands on fun, entertainment, stunts and so much more. On show is one of...
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0I Sport Tech
The rear wheel drive Mazda MX-5 redefined the convertible game when it arrived 25 years ago but can it still fend off rivals, we find out writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The MX-5 has attracted a loyal following for its smart looks, seductive character and affordable cost. Who is it aimed at? This two seater is the world’s best selling sports car and is the ideal car for anyone seduced by the allure of top down driving. Styling?A...
Ten Cars Coming Soon
We look at ten new cars coming to Ireland soon writes Geraldine Herbert BMW X4 The X4 sits between the X3 and the X5 in the BMW SUV line up but is probably best thought of as a smaller X6. Arriving here at the end of this month it will be priced from €57,720. Given the success of the other X models, the X4 will no doubt prove popular but with now five SUV’s in the one range is this simply a niche too far? Citroen C4 Cactus...
First drive: 2014 Citroën C1
Over 760,000 C1 were sold since 2005 so has Citroën strayed far from the formula which brought them such success? We went to Amsterdam to find out writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? With a cheeky personality, smart styling and frugal running costs, the C1 is Citroën’s answer to modern city living. As with the outgoing C1 the new model shares its body shell and numerous other parts with the new Toyota Aygo and the Peugeot...
