BMW 114i Sport 3-door
BMW has added a new affordable 114i to their range, but is it as good as its more expensive siblings? What is it? BMW’s baby Beemer is still one of most impressive hatchbacks on the road and nine years since it was first launched it remains the only rear-wheel drive car in its class. The new version combines economy with some suitably beefy engines. Who is it aimed at? Not one for those with children; this BMW is one for the single...
Jennifer Mullan Takes Podium Position at the Cultra Hillclimb
She nearly didn’t make it, but she did in the end thanks to good friends and a Mazda MX-5! Jennifer Mullan took podium position at the Cultra Hilclimb. Every year the Thoroughbred Sports Car Club in Northern Ireland hold a hillclimb at the Ulster folk and transport museum in Cultra Co.Down. This year the theme was women in motorsport so I decided it was a must do event when I heard about it late last year. As it was only...
My Car – Ford Capri Mk1 GT1600
We all have a story or memory about a car that we can share. Najwa Cogills’s tells all about her Ford Capri Mk1 gt1600 My car a Ford Capri Mk1 gt1600 was produced by Ford of Europe in 1969. I basically grew up around Ford’s. My dad had a Ford Granada. I only have good memories of that car. My love for the Ford Capri started when I met my husband, who was busy building a Capri V6 at the time. We had loads of fun in that...
Hannah Gordon Joins the Wheelsforwomen Team
Wheelsforwomen are delighted to announce the newest addition to our team, Hannah Gordon. Hannah joins us with over 8 years experience as a mechanic and brings with her a range of expertise on everything from servicing, engine rebuilds, brakes and diagnostics. From the age of 13, her love of cars became apparent when holidays and weekends were spent helping out at a family friends garage passing tools and making tea. Hannah will be on...
Marques And Designers Combine to Create Car Couture
A Bugatti supercar or tarted up Range Rover is desirable enough, but when a big-name designer adds his or her touch, it becomes an object of even more envy. This week we look at Car Couture. Forget Paris, Milan or London. The world’s top fashion designers have a new playground; more and more of them are taking a foray into automotive styling and design. Frankly you’re no one darling until you have been let loose on a supercar or a...
