Renault Captur Versus Peugeot 2008
Small in stature but big on space the Urban Crossover has been steadily gaining fans since Nissan launched the Juke in 2009. We test drive two recent French arrivals, the Peugeot 2008 and Renault’s Captur What is it? More hatchback and less SUV the urban crossover blends MPV like interior versatility with a high driving position. The Renault is based on the Clio while the 2008 is a beefier version of Peugeot’s 208. Who is it aimed...
Handbags and Bentleys
We cast an eye over Bentley’s new line of handbags and asks if this is a good move by the luxury carmaker to attract more women to the brand? Bentley has launched a capsule handbag collection in an attempt to make the brand more appealing to women. Carmakers producing lifestyle clobber is nothing new with lots of manufacturers, from MINI and Land Rover, to Bugatti, producing their own lines of branded watches, clothes, sunglasses and...
Dacia Sandero Signature TCe 90
Dacia’s Sandero claims to be the cheapest new car on the market but is it good value? We get behind the wheel to find out What is it? Renault’s budget brand Dacia is all about providing simple and functional cars at an affordable price. Roughly the same size as the Renault Clio, the Sandero is a compact hatchback starting at just €9,990 Who is it aimed at? This Romanian-built hatchback is the cheapest new car on the market so for...
Autumn blues
Our Indian Summer seems to be coming to an end so it’s time to start preparing your car for the changing weather. Suzanne Keane has a few things you should check out over the next few weeks. 1. Tyres You may have been able to get away with slicks during the summer months but now that the rain seems to be back with a vengance you need to ensure you have decent tread left on your tyres and that they are correctly inflated....
Improve your driving
Good Driving Ireland aims to encourage motorists of all ages to develop their driving skills A new organisation devoted to improving motoring standards has been launched. Good Driving Ireland is a voluntary organization which aims to promote the learning and use of advanced driving skills, a standard that results in safer journeys on our roads. Advanced driving recognises that driving is a skill and as such can be improved with...
