First drive: Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Sport
We check out the new Honda Civic range for 2015 writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Honda’s Civic has been given a nip and tuck and for 2015 there is a new grille, bumper and lights design, a new rear spoiler and more equipment has been added to the range. A new model also joins the line up, the Civic Si, which is intended to bridge the gap to the turbocharged Type-R range-topper. First impressions of the new Honda Civic? The New...
First Drive: BMW 2 Series Convertible
The two series coupe was one of our favourite cars last year so has it lost any of its appeal in the conversion from coupe to convertible writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? BMW has replaced the 1 Series drop-top, the most successful car in its class with global sales of more than 130,000 units, and the only one with rear-wheel drive, with its new 2 Series convertible. First impressions of the BMW 2 series convertible? BMW...
Car Video Reviews
We bring you concise car video test drives from our Editor Geraldine Herbert’s Sunday Independent Motoring Column. All videos have been filmed by Kyran O’Brien. Volkswagen Passat Estate ” Crossovers and SUVs may boast decent space and practicality to warrant their credentials as ideal family vehicles but if you want a proper load-lugger it is hard to beat an estate. The VW Passat Estate blends practicality...
Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI DSG 190HP ‘Highline’
The latest Volkswagen Passat may bear the same name as the 1973 original but that is where the similarity ends writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Volkswagen has finally got serious about its Passat. It’s always seemed to lag behind the main star in the range the Golf, the popular sibling who had the best wardrobe leaving the Passat to fill the role of safe, sound and reliable older brother. It was the car of choice if you...
Don’t be a victim of “Crash for Cash” traffic accidents
Criminals deliberately staging road accidents for insurance claims are on the rise. We have some advice on how to protect yourself from this fraud writes Geraldine Herbert Staged “crash for cash” road collisions are on the rise according to a recent report in the Irish Independent. There are apparently a number of insurance fraud rings operating around the country in particular around the areas of – Swords and...
