From cars to trucks 14 things to know about what vehicles are on EU roads
An overview of the European motor vehicle fleet in 2021 In 2019, the European Union passenger car fleet grew by 1.8% compared to 2018, with the number of cars on the road reaching 242.7 million. The highest growth was recorded in Romania (+7%), whereas the French car market contracted slightly (-0.3%). More than 28 million vans are in circulation throughout the EU. With 6 million vehicles, France has by far the largest van fleet,...
VW Passat GTE Saloon
We get behind the wheel of VW’s fuel sipping Passat GTE saloon writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The Passat has always been a popular contender in its segment and with consumers beginning to look away from faithful diesel models the GTE hybrid is stepping in to fill a gap for those looking for something a little more environmentally friendly. Who is it aimed at? The Passat GTE is aimed at those looking for a practical family car...
Tips for Driving in Germany
When driving in Germany, you must obey the rules. Geraldine Herbert has some key advice 1) Germany is one of the few places in the world where drivers are allowed to decide for themselves how fast to drive, limited only by the car they are driving. But remember only about a fifth of the Autobahn is a no speed limit zone elsewhere the speed limits are strictly enforced by the police. 2) The Drink-drive limit is the same as...
The Confusing World of European Number Plates
This week on wheelsforwomen.ie we decipher some of the more common foreign plates we tend to see on Irish roads. We have a straight forward system of registering cars in Ireland. It is a unique system which allows the easy identification of the year and location of registration. It’s not so easy to decode the plates on other European cars we see from time to time on our roads. Britain We will start with our closest neighbours. With...
