Electric power to people…
Electric models dominated Frankfurt, but SUVs will still play a crucial role for carmakers, writes Geraldine Herbert The doors opened last week in Frankfurt to one of the biggest motor shows in the world. Once a feast of polished new metal spread across countless halls, the biennial show this year was a more muted affair with more than 19 major car brands skipping the event. The remaining manufacturers, including Mercedes, BMW and VW,...
Six things to know about the new Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki have revealed some key details about their new hatchback the Baleno writes Geraldine Herbert The all-new Baleno will go on sale in Ireland next spring 2016. You might remember the name Baleno, it was the name of a Suzuki Saloon back in the 90s. The 2016 Baleno comes with a fuel-sipping 1-litre BOOSTERJET direct injection turbocharged petrol engine that promises to save fuel while delivering driving pleasure. In terms of...
Does my bumper look big in this? – Pink car spaces
Pink car spaces – Are female-only parking spaces practical or sexist asks Geraldine Herbert Few topics are as controversial in the war of the sexes as the one over who is better at parking. Countless contradictory “scientific” studies emerge to reignite the long-running argument. I am particularly partial to a recent one where it was found that women were better at finding car spaces, and when we did we were...
First Drive: Honda Jazz
With sharper styling, keen pricing and generous equipment levels the all new Honda Jazz arrives here in September. We went to Frankfurt to check it out writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The Jazz is the third generation of Honda’s B-Segment hatchback which keeps its predecessors distinctive styling but with a new face and it has grown 95mm longer than the previous version. First impressions of the new Honda Jazz: The Jazz has been...
