Ford B-Max 1.0 EcoBoost
With sliding doors, a tiny engine and the latest technology we find out if Ford has managed to rewrite the supermini rules with their new B-Max What is it? Ford’s new baby people carrier, the B-Max aims to bring something completely different to the small car market with its sliding doors and futuristic technology. This new mini MPV competes against Opel’s Meriva, Citroen’s C3 Picasso and the Nissan Note. Who is it aimed at? The...
Question: Family Car for Two kids, 20K to spend
Question Hi, I came across your website today and found it brilliant as I’m looking to buy a car. I have a budget of around 20K and not decided yet on second hand or new. I currently drive a ford focus 1.4 ltr engine (I like the size but could go slightly bigger in both car & engine size) What I need from a car: – City driving (and not too hard to park in smaller spaces) – Motorway driving and long trips across...
Ferry your Family in Style with a New MPV
Whether it’s for the school run or driving holidays, finding the perfect car for your brood’s needs comes down to size, flexibility and storage space in the boot, writes Geraldine Herbert With two small boys, three cats and two dogs I’ve grappled with more than my fair share of versatile seating systems and spacious storage areas in a quest for the perfect solution to family transport. And while I still relish the sound of...
Win Win Win ………. Sennheiser PX 100-II Headphones
Music to your ears! To celebrate the launch of Ford’s new B-Max we have one pair of Sennheiser PX 100-II supra-aural mini headphones in white (€45) to give away. To enjoy your personal favourites at any time on your portable player all you need to do is LIKE wheelsforwomen on Facebook, and SHARE. If you have already liked us all you need to do is share. We’ll announce the winners Monday 26thth of November, 2012 TERMS & CONDITIONS...
Top Crash-Test Scores for Five New Family Cars
Five new family cars have been tested by the Euro NCAP and each received the all important five-star ratings. Volvo’s reputation for safety will be boosted by achieving not only five stars but it is also Euro NCAP’s all time top scorer in its segment. What particularly distinguishes the V40 from other vehicles is the world-first Pedestrian Airbag technology, fitted as standard on the entire V40 range. In case of a crash with a...