First Drive – Ferrari 458 Italia
As the first Ferrari dealership opens in Ireland, we get behind the wheel of the 458. It will set you back about €250K but the experience will live on writes Laura Keane What is it? Powered by a 570bhp 4.5-litre V8 petrol engine, this Italian Stallion goes from 0-100km in a mere 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 326 km. First impressions of the new Ferrari 458? The exterior is aerodynamically impressive, it certainly has presence....
The High Life in the Compact Crossover
What’s so great about the compact crossover? Huge 4x4s like the Land Rover Discovery and Mercedes Benz M Class were just another indulgence during the boom years. The gas-guzzlers might be an endangered species now but their legacy has left many of us with a penchant for SUV road presence (but without the hefty price tag). A crossover is a clever cross between a 4×4, hatchback and MPV, marrying the best parts of each, namely SUV...
Opel ADAM Glam 1.4i
Opel’s “boutique” rival for the Mini and Citroen DS3, the ADAM, is certainly striking but is it a case of style over substance? We find out What is it? ADAM is the latest offering from Opel and is their first venture into the trendy small car market. Designed to compete in the style-conscious supermini sector where the Mini, Fiat 500 and Citroen DS3 compete to capture the hearts and wallets of the urban hipster. Who is it aimed at?...
Jennifer Mullan Competes for the Lenister Trophy
We catch up with Jennifer Mullan as she competes in the final round of the MicksGarage.com Formula Sheane Championship I want to apologise in advance for the length of this blog, I have been a little busy, as you will see. I finished my last update unsure if my season was prematurely over due to an engine failure at the last event in Kirkistown. For anyone who follows me on Facebook or Twitter you will already know that due to the...
The Big Car Park in the Sky
Saying goodbye to a car for the final time can be a painful, but necessary, experience. But once the decision is made what happens next? Suzanne Keane explains how to end the life of a car Whether it’s because of damage beyond repair or because routine maintenance has become too expensive most cars will eventually reach the end of their lives. So how do I get rid of a car? The old banger gathering dust in the garage is no longer a...
