5 Things to know about the All-New Ford Fiesta
The all new Ford Fiesta will be here at the end of the month, here’s five things to know about it writes Geraldine Herbert Special Screening The all-new Fiesta’s heated leather steering wheel has been tested by Ford engineers to ensure it is resistant to damage or staining from sunscreen on the driver’s hands. Sunscreen is just one of the everyday substances that were used to test the Fiesta interior. Leather seats are...
17 Cars Worth Waiting For
From Alfa to Volvo, 2017 promises to be a bumper year and these are our seventeen most anticipated new models writes Geraldine Herbert Alfa Stelvio Alfa Romeo revealed their new Stelvio at the Los Angeles Motor Show. This is the Italian brand’s first premium crossover and launches their return to the US market. Named after the winding roads hidden in the Stelvio Pass, the highest mountain road in Italy, the Stelvio is the...
Seat Ibiza FR Versus the Ford Fiesta Black Edition
Looking for a small car with attitude? We check out the Seat Ibiza FR and Ford Fiesta Black Edition writes Suzanne Keane A few years ago owning a “mini” hot hatch that stood out from the crowd was the reserve of those in the modified car scene or in possession of a few cans of spray-paint but these days if you’re looking for a small car that doesn’t blend into the background and is fun to drive there are “off the shelf” options...
Family cars from €10,000 – €20,000
There is a lot of choice here given the size of the budget in this category and something to suit both small and large families writes Geraldine Herbert Ford Fiesta With smart styling and the option of five doors the Fiesta is a perennial favourite among small families. Fuel economy and CO2 emissions have been reduced thanks to the addition of some advanced engines and Fiesta buyers can now choose between a 1.0 and 1.25 litre...
The Ford Fiesta turns 40
Ford’s starter car has grown up and is celebrating its 40th birthday this year Scarily enough for those of us old enough to remember the Mk1 Ford Fiesta is 40 years old this year. Four decades ago one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world rolled its sleeves up and aimed to build a supermini to take on the Fiat 127, VW Polo and Renault 5. The four-year development programme culminating with the launch of Ford’s second...
