Ford Focus Zetec 1.6TDCi
Ford’s Focus is still a fine balance of ride and handling writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The new Ford Focus has been given a fresh new interior and sleek exterior look with a new bold front end. Who is it aimed at? The Focus will appeal to a wide range of consumers from lovers of sporty hatchbacks to those looking for a practical and economical family car. Styling? Our test car was a Cobalt Blue Zetec with sports suspension,...
First Drive: Peugeot 208
The 208 is one of Peugeot’s biggest hits and the new model only adds to its appeal writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Fresh and fun Peugeot’s newest 208 is a great choice for those that need a small car with chic styling. First impressions of the new Peugeot 208? From the outside little has changed, but the 208 has always looked stylish and there are new bumpers in the front and back, a larger grille and some very smart...
Fiat 500L Trekking Beats Edition
Fiat is pumping up the volume with a new special edition version of the 500L that is wired for sound writes Hannah Gordon What is it? Fiat have taken the Fiat 500 styling, added a shot of miracle grow and come up with a MPV based on the popular 500. But the trekking model is 10% higher than the regular 500L, it also sports bulkier bumpers and terrain tyres for the more adventurous souls. This limited edition also comes with a Beats...
Fiat 500 Convertible S 0.9 TwinAir
With retro and funky styling the Fiat 500 Convertible is not only good to look at but fun to drive writes Hannah Gordon What is it? The retro styled little Italian has unashamedly taken its top down and produced a convertible version of the ever popular Fiat 500, teamed with a 875cc two cylinder engine Fiat have produced a very attractive city car package. If only the Irish weather meant the roof could be down more than a handful of...
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...
