First Drive: Alfa Romeo 4C
In advance of the Irish launch we went to the Isle of Man to test drive the gorgeous Alfa Romeo 4C writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Powered by a 1750cc all aluminium 4 cylinder direct injection tubocharged engine with 240 horses sitting just behind the driver and passenger Alfa Romeo’s new 4C 2-seater coupe goes from 0-100kmph in a mere 4.5 seconds. First impressions of the Alfa Romeo 4C? My first glimpse of this car was a flash of...
Estate Car Comeback
Since when did estate cars become cool? The modern estate car is light years away from the old. The boxy look and wallowly ride are gone. The fusty image of dog owners and antique dealers has been replaced with one that is more about a lifestyle vehicle for young, trendy families or sports and leisure enthusiasts. “Estate cars are the new lifestyle vehicles and are attracting customers who would previously have owned SUVs,” says...
Citroën DS3 Faubourg Addict
We drive Citroen’s DS3 with the new Faubourg Addict Pack, a car you’ll never have a problem finding in the supermarket car-park. What is it? Four years ago Citroën revived the DS name and at the very heart of this revival is the DS3. A car that has turned heads and changed hearts and introduced a whole new generation to Citroën. Who is it aimed at? The DS3 is essentially a supermini but is designed for those who like to stand...
Short Breaks for all the family
From supercars to classic cars, there’s something around the country to suit petrol heads of all ages writes Geraldine Herbert ON TOP OF THE WORLD It’s one of the most scenic routes in Ireland – a 160km circular route around the Inishowen Peninsula in North East Donegal that offers stunning coastal scenery, ancient forts and monuments and traditional craft centres. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Lough Foyle to...
Volunteer Marshals Wanted for 2014 Circuit of Ireland Rally
Circuit of Ireland organisers are looking for people throughout Northern Ireland to sign up as volunteer marshals for the upcoming FIA ERC Circuit of Ireland Rally. The event, which is for the first time ever part of a newly revamped European Rally Championship calendar, takes place during Easter week-end from 17 – 19 April. “This year’s Circuit of Ireland Rally is set to be one of the biggest and best ever and to help us deliver a...
