The Hidden Dangers of the Camera Phone
There is a new parking peril to look out for ladies – the camera phone. But is it fair to video someone’s feeble attempts at parking? A few months ago on www.wheelsforwomen.ie we looked at the perils of parking. The challenge of the parallel park, concrete pillars that come out of nowhere in underground car parks, bad lighting, missing parking meters, and too tight spaces; we touched on all of the dangers that lie in store for...
Peugeot 208 GTi Versus Ford Fiesta ST
We road test two of the most exciting new hot hatches – the Ford Fiesta ST and the Peugeot 208 GTi This is the type of car that sets teenage boys’ pulses racing, think of it as the motoring equivalent of Selena Gomez, but I adore this car, and I’m certainly no teenage boy. Peugeot’s new 208 GTi has all the dramatic styling of the original iconic 205 GTi with subtle curves, streamlined profile and oblique headlights. All the...
“Meet the Coopers ” – Test Drive Event
All you need to bring you up to speed with MINI 10am, 22nd June, Morrison MINI The MINI range has expanded to Seven models – Morrison MINI are hosting a test drive day for anyone interested in getting behind the wheel of a brand new MINI. Starting at 10am on the 2nd of June Morrison MINI are offering you the chance to take a stroll down the red carpet and get up close and personal with Ireland’s Celebrity MINIs. This will be a...
Jennifer Mullan at Mondello 45
Following her success at Cultra, Jennifer Mullan was back in her Formula Sheane at Mondello 45 After a great result at Cultra last weekend it was on to rounds four and five of the MicksGarage.com Formula Sheane championship, brimming with confidence. This would be the first race weekend of three at Mondello Park this year for us and after the mechanical problem we suffered in testing just over a week ago I was keen to get some decent...
Shakin’ That Ass – Renault’s styling hits and misses
Renault has hit a bit of a bum note with the posterior styling of the current Laguna hatchback. This week we look at some of Renault’s other styling hits and misses over the years. It’s not often that carmakers come out and criticise the styling of their own cars but that’s just what Renault did last week. Chief operating officer at Renault, Carlos Tavares, has criticised the styling of the Renault Laguna hatchback for...
