Why petrol hatchbacks are making a comeback
There are compelling reasons these days to consider a petrol hatchback writes Geraldine Herbert Despite our love affair with saloons, hatchbacks still make up to 42% of Irish Car sales and the most widely bought car this year is the Volkswagen Golf. Petrol sales may only account for 27% of all new cars bought but as diesels continue to grab the headlines for all the wrong reasons there are many compelling reasons to buy petrol...
How low can you go?
Tired of escalating fuel costs and looking for a super economical hatchback? Geraldine Herbert selects five of the most fuel efficient around. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Engine: 1.6 i-DTEC Fuel: Diesel CO2: 94 g/km Performance: 78.5 mpg / 3.6 litres per 100 kms Price: €23,975 We Say: Still light years ahead of the competition in terms of styling, there is a lot to like about the new Civic. With its spaceship styling, excellent fuel...
