Fiat Panda 4×4 1.3 MultiJet
If you need an all season city car nothing comes close to the Fiat Panda 4×4 writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? From the outside the Fiat Panda is the most unlikely off roader but underneath this pint sized frames lurks a surprisingly capable car that can trek across streams, mount rocks and wade through the muddiest of ruts. Who is it aimed at? The Panda 4×4 is a little car designed to appeal to those who need a compact...
First Drive: Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Ultra
Audi promises space, luxury and a sporty drive with the New A7, we went to Copenhagen to find out if this new model can deliver writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Due here in October the refreshed model combines performance with impressive economy. Along with new engine configurations the A7 benefits from new transmissions, new headlights and tail lights and an enhanced infotainment system. First impressions of the new Audi A7?...
Cars to Convert the Electric Car Sceptics
Criticised for being too pricey, too impractical and too likely to run out can the BMW I3 and the Renault Zoe convert the electric car sceptics writes Geraldine Herbert When it comes to the environment I have always been a sceptical green, happy to recycle the odd bottle but think it’s just as likely that an ice age will wipe us out anyway so I have been a slow convert to the wonders of electric cars. When they first arrived...
Car Chat with Anna Daly
TV3’s Anna Daly combines her job as co host of the station’s Breakfast Show, Ireland AM with being a busy Mum of two little boys If you were a car what car would you be? Something reliable but fun, my own Seat Leon wouldn’t be a bad comparison! Do you have a favourite car gadget? Does the radio count? I love both talk and music radio – in fact I probably enjoy the radio as company more so than humans! Who taught you to...
First Drive: BMW X4 xDrive 30d M Sport
X6 sales of over 250,000 demonstrated that BMW can create demand for something we never knew we needed. Can they do the same with the new X4 asks Geraldine Herbert. What is it? BMW aims to tempt those who like their cars with a performance edge by this time taking the X3 and giving it a “coupe” makeover. First impressions of the new BMW X4? Based on the same platform as the BMW X3, the X4 is just a fraction longer but it sits 36mm...
