First Drive: Ford Mondeo Vignale
Ford targets premium buyers with their luxury trim level writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The eagerly awaited new Ford Mondeo arrived on our shores late last year and the “Vignale” model is intended to attract drivers looking for a little more luxury and exclusivity – the Vignale will only be available at specialist Ford Stores (4 in Ireland) and comes with lifetime collection and delivery for servicing requirements. First...
First drive: Ford Galaxy
Ford’s new boxy Galaxy proves it’s hip to be square writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? While large MPVs have fallen out of favour with many families if you need seven seats more than just occasionally, it’s hard to beat the traditional people carrier and Ford have launched their third-generation Galaxy, the largest of their MPVs. First impressions of the new Ford Galaxy? From the outside the Galaxy is instantly recognisable...
First drive: Ford S-MAX 2.0 litre TDCi 180PS
In advance of its arrival this autumn we went to Palma to drive Ford’s New S-MAX writes Geraldine Herbert. What is it? Ford’s new seven seat S-MAX has been given sharper styling, a classier interior and a host of new safety technologies and features. First impressions of the new Ford S-MAX? It now looks much more part of the family with the now familiar Ford over sized grille and the S-MAX is a sleeker and more sporty looking family...
10 things to know about new car sales so far this year
Car sales are on the rise and for the first time since 2008 sales have exceeded the 100,000 mark. Ten things to know about new car sales so far this year writes Geraldine Herbert Volkswagen maintained its position as Ireland’s favourite car manufacturer with a 12.27% market share ahead of Toyota and Ford. Hyundai was the best selling brand in July with 3,154 sales. To the end of July this year, 109,960 new private cars have been...
First Drive: Ford Grand C-MAX
It may only be a fraction bigger than the Ford C-Max but there’s room for seven in the new Grand C-Max writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Ford have updated the C-MAX for 2015 and the Grand C-Max version comes with 7 seats to suit families in need of a more versatile space. First impressions of the new Ford Grand C-MAX? The Grand C-MAX looks very much part of the new Ford family with oversized grille and bonnet bulges. What about the...
