PCP deals from €300 or less per month
Thinking of buying on a PCP (Personal Contract Plan), we have five cars for €300 or less per month writes Geraldine Herbert Honda HR-V Honda may have pioneered the concept of the small sports utility vehicle (SUV), when the original HR-V model was launched in 1998, but it was Nissan that changed the way we think about family motoring with its Qashqai. Designed to appeal to young families unimpressed by the typical mini-MPV, the latest...
Family cars from €30,000 – €40,000
With many of the luxury manufacturers dipping into this market with lower priced models designed to attract younger buyers, the premium 30,000 – 40,000 category has become seriously competitive writes Geraldine Herbert Audi A3 The Audi A3 is one of the most classy hatchbacks around and exudes an air of quality but you will pay a premium for the badge and the A3 is more expensive than more mainstream competitors. Inside it has a...
Car Chat with Karen Koster
We talk cars, Taylor Swift and speed with TV3 presenter, Ford Ambassador and first time mum Karen Koster Who taught you to drive? An instructor. I knew it was the only way to avoid a family feud. So for my 17th birthday, my parents bought me a course of lessons and I was raring to go! How has been a parent changed the way you think about a car? It’s changed everything! My last car was a Peugeot 207 Cabriolet which I adored when I...
Ford Kuga v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester
Geraldine Herbert casts her eye over three new compact SUVs What is it? An ever increasing array of crossovers and SUVs are fighting for our hard earned cash this year. Subaru’s Forester, Mazda’s CX-5 and the Ford Kuga are all competing for sales in this popular market sector. Who is it aimed at? From urban schoolrun soft-roaders to rugged looking warriors for families looking for a compact SUV in the €30K price range...
Ford Kuga Titanium 2.0 TDCi 4WD
There is no tougher market currently than the Compact SUV, so how does Ford’s new Kuga stack up against the competition, we find out. What is it? First launched in 2008, this is the brand new second generation Kuga and this time its promises to be larger, more practical and more economical. Who is it aimed at? The previous version never offered much more space than a regular hatchback and was not ideal for large families. Now...
