Car Chat with Kelly Proper
We talk muscle cars, gadgets and more with Record-breaking Irish athlete, Kelly Proper If you were a car what car would you be? The new 2015 Ford Mustang – I just love the classic Mustang look – the new model will be on sale in Ireland for the first time from November, I can’t wait to try it out! What do you drive and what does it say about you? I drive a Ford Focus Zetec S and with its 150PS engine, it is like me, made for...
Ford Focus Zetec 1.6TDCi
Ford’s Focus is still a fine balance of ride and handling writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The new Ford Focus has been given a fresh new interior and sleek exterior look with a new bold front end. Who is it aimed at? The Focus will appeal to a wide range of consumers from lovers of sporty hatchbacks to those looking for a practical and economical family car. Styling? Our test car was a Cobalt Blue Zetec with sports suspension,...
First Drive – Ford Focus
We travelled to the south of Spain to drive the new Ford Focus ahead of its November launch writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The new Ford Focus has been given a fresh new interior and exterior look with a new front end that mirrors the Fiesta and Mondeo and improved fit and finish on the rear. First impressions of the new Ford Focus? The new Focus has been designed to look more sophisticated and mature with improved fuel economy (on...
Hatchback Guide – Ford Focus
The Focus is Ireland’s best- selling car and has been a huge success story for Ford since its launch in 1999. Whether you opt for petrol or diesel, there is a decent range to choose from.The diesel engines are based around the 1.6 and 2.0 litre TDCI units. The Focus has always been a great drivers’ car and the new Focus is quieter, more comfortable and classier than the previous model. On the downside, it doesn’t...
Hatchback Guide
Buying a new car is an expensive business, but making the right choice will save you time and money when you come to re-sell. If you are in the market for a hatchback there has never been a better choice. Geraldine Herbert guides you through some of the options Partial as we are to our booted saloons, we have been embracing hatchbacks for the daily commute. These three- and five-door models are now the most popular types of car among...
