171’s Best New Car Deals
January may be nearly over but there is still some very tempting offers for new buyers writes Geraldine Herbert Now is a good time to buy a BMW as for a limited time only, BMW Ireland are offering savings of up to €6,000 on new models delivered before March 31 2017. The French car maker Citroën are luring potential buyers with low finance and scrappage and, unlike many similar offers, you can avail of both. Scrappage is offered on...
Ford Edge
Does Ford’s new Large SUV have an enough of an edge over rivals to justify its price tag asks Suzanne Keane What is it? The Ford Edge may have been on sale across the Atlantic for a number of years but has now been reconfigured for the European market as part of Ford’s SUV expansion plan and arrived here last July. Who is it aimed at? The Edge is designed for those looking for a large SUV with sporty styling and road presence....
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...
First Drive: Ford Fiesta ST200
The Ford Fiesta ST200 is the latest variant of the hot hatch, Aimee Woods has been driving it at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed What is it? The Ford Fiesta ST200 is the exclusive new hot hatch on the market boasting almost 200bhp (215bhp including the overboost) making it the most powerful Fiesta available. The ST200 earns its badge sprinting from 0-100km/h of 6.7 seconds. First Impressions of the Ford Fiesta...
Ford Mustang Fastback 5.0 V8 GT
Does the right-hand drive version of the 60s icon, the Ford Mustang, live up to its status, asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? It is the quintessential muscle car and one of the most recognisable in the world. It has featured in a host of films, been driven by none other than Steve McQueen and become an icon of modern culture but until very recently you couldn’t actually buy a Ford Mustang in Ireland. It has taken more than 50...
