Is it time to ditch diesel?
The rise of hybrid and electric cars coupled with tough emissions laws will mark the end of our diesel love affair, writes Geraldine Herbert In 2017, diesel car sales fell by almost 20 per cent in the UK due partly to the threat of additional taxes and bans in cities. Sales in Ireland have declined more slowly and the market share of diesel has moved from 70% of all new cars bought in 2016 to 65% in 2017. Fuel choice has become a...
First Drive: Kia Niro
The new hybrid Niro makes a very interesting and economical addition to the Kia line-up, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Kia’s latest model, Niro, aims to stay ahead of the curve as the Korean Car maker’s first hybrid and all-new compact crossover. Sharing the same underpinnings as the new Hyundai Ioniq, the Niro sits between the Sportage and the Cee’d hatchback in the Kia line-up. While Hyundai will sell...
Toyota Prius
There is now even more reasons than just saving the earth to consider when buying a hybrid writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? There are few cars that can be considered truly game-changing, but the Toyota Prius is one. It was almost 20 years ago that the Prius spawned the hybrid revolution and since then these pioneers have been continuously rewriting the rulebook. Now in its fourth generation, the Prius is lighter, stronger and...
Ruth Scott drives the Toyota Auris Hybrid
Our Guest Reviewer, RTÉ 2FM’s Ruth Scott has been checking out Toyota’s super frugal Auris Hybrid Don’t take this the wrong way as it is in fact, a glowing reference. I barely noticed the Toyota Auris Hybrid for the week that I had it to test drive. Before you jump to the wrong conclusion, let me explain. It fitted in just perfectly. No drama. I absorbed the car so easily into my life. From groceries to driving two colleagues...
BMW i8
Billed as the sports car of the future the BMW i8 is one of the stunning cars on the road but can it really drive as good as it looks writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?The 2014 BMW i8 is the epitome of a supercar but underneath the sleek and seductive silhouette is a hybrid system that is so economical it makes your lawnmower look thirsty. Who is it aimed at? This is a super car for the eco conscious. Styling?The broad BMW kidney...
