Jaguar F-TYPE 3.0 V6 S Convertible
It may have been decades in the making but does the new F-type, the spiritual successor to the iconic E-Type, live up to expectations, Geraldine Herbert finds out. What is it? Jaguar has roared back into the open top market with a dazzling looking convertible. Who is it aimed at? This is the perfect car for posing in; no rival looks like or sounds like the Jaguar F-Type, Styling? Stylish, sassy, sexy, this seductive two seater is...
First Drive : Kia Soul 1.6 EX
Kia’s quirky Soul was a huge hit worldwide particularly in the States but few found homes in Ireland, can the new version change all that asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? This revamped Soul is Kia’s cool, cute and funky compact SUV. Promising a firmer suspension, better refinement and smarter styling the Soul is still distinctive enough to stand apart from rivals . What about the interior? Inside the funky body doesn’t...
Jargon Buster – A to Z of Car Terms
Motoring is full of abbreviations you’ve probably never heard before, so if you hear your DPF is blocked, or someone you know just bought a ZEV never fear- it’s probably in our list writes Suzanne Keane A-Z of Car Terms AWD – All wheel drive (or another way of saying 4 wheel drive!) BHP – Brake Horse Power (A measure of the engines horsepower) CRD – Common Rail Diesel (This is where a single pressurised fuel line supplies...
Choosing Performance Tyres
Laura Keane looks at some of the choices involved when selecting performance tyres! There are two things I feel you should never skimp on with your car – brakes and tyres. Never forget that your tyres are the only thing between the car and the road. It frightens me how many cars I see with bald or mismatched tyres on a daily basis, and given that we are a predominantly wet country, you are on a kamikaze mission each time you get...
Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI AMG Sport
Hannah Gordon took to the road in the slick and stylish Mercedes SLK 250 CDI AMG What is it? This is the 3rd generation Mercedes-Benz SLK; first launched in 1996 this two seater roadster has come full circle from its humble beginnings. With a shot of testosterone to its flanks this beefed up model is now available with a 2.1 diesel twin turbo engine. Who is it aimed at? This is the option for those looking for frugal fun. The...
