Are You Driving a Chick Car?
Fiat 500 Do chick cars really exist? Lady Penelope glided around in a customized, pink Rolls Royce in Thunderbirds, a shining beacon of femininity in a macho world of aircraft and missiles. Smart, confident Emma Peel in 1960s spy drama The Avengers drove the delicate, pretty, powder blue Lotus Elan. In Legally Blonde, ditzy lawyer Elle Woods drove a Porsche Boxster but by the time the sequel was released she had...
The Boutique Car
Mix style and individuality, add some bright colours and maybe a retro-cool interior. Finish with a heavy dose of ‘fun’. We look at the ‘boutique’ car and the competition. What makes us want to shop in boutiques? We might be looking for something a bit different to wear – something that we are less likely to find our best friend/sister/neighbour/work colleague wearing. More often than not there will be a price premium for the...
Buying a Small Economical Car for €8,000
Question Hi there, I am looking for a small economical car to use around the city. It must be small enough that it is easy to park and suitable for city driving but I also leave the city most weekends so it needs to be up to motorway driving. My budget is around €8,000 and I’d like something with a bit of style too, Any ideas? Karen Cronin, Cork Answer Hi Karen, There is a huge choice out there for city driving, but...
Fiat 500
What is it The 1957 Nuova Cinquecento was to Italy as the Beetle was to Germany. The current Fiat 500, with its Italian design and city-friendly functionality is a truly modern version of that old classic. What is it like inside Space was never likely to be one of its hallmarks and it is cramped for adult passengers, but there is a good quality interior with beautiful retro dials and instruments. What is it like to drive As expected...
