Tested by: Bob Flavin I know what you’re thinking, Bob hasn’t reviewed a Fiat in a long time. Well there’s a good reason for that, Fiat have been restructuring their operations both in Ireland and the UK and so what we have now is a leaner, meaner team that are ready for steady growth. […]
The favourite for the upcoming AdvoCare 500 NASCAR race in is Jimmie Johnson. He currently leads the standings by eighteen points from Clint Bowyer. At 5/1 odds-on with the bookies, Johnson will be drawing a lot of the bets, and he certainly has an impressive pedigree. He has won NASCAR five times, and won […]
The BMW 330d xDrive M Sport saloon is great for business thanks to its impressive fuel economy – 57.6mpg; manufacturer’s quoted combined – and low emissions at 129g/km of CO2. But it’s also great for the employee that gets to drive it thanks to some pretty impressive performance figures, including a to-62mph dash of […]
What are the most popular BMWs in the UK at the moment? The German manufacturer, which also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, has long had a strong presence in the UK market, with 127,530 models sold in 2012 alone. BMW also operate engine part plants in Hams Hall, and produce MINIs in Oxford. The past few […]
We all know that people buy and sell cars all the time, but if you currently have an Audi A3 hatchback that you are looking to pass on, how will you decide to do so? With such an auto, there is likely to be a good deal of demand, partly because of its great looks […]
One of the most important motor shows of the year, the Frankfurt Motor Show, has just ended and what a show it was!. I have created a handy round-up to help guide you through all the biggest and most exciting debuts. My A to Z list is kick-started by Audi who unveiled their Audi Sport […]
Technology in an average car today is hugely advanced on what motorists would have encountered even just 10 years ago. The pace of change is relentless and continuing. Without a doubt, car technology has contributed hugely to the vast improvement in road safety over the last decades. However, is the rush to provide motorists with […]
I often wondered if it was possible to mix a luxury car with a sports car, sure there’s all kinds of cars that do this but most of them are somewhere in the middle, they aren’t really a proper sports car. Somewhere in BMW this thought must have struck a […]
Some preparatory advice from The Institute of Advanced Motorists of Ireland Limited www.iami.ie With the fantastic weather check the road surface for tyre marks on the approach, through the arc of the turn and on the exit, where more rubber will be laid down due to the hot weather. These deposits will build up […]
Whenever people talk about passing their driving test, they tend to focus on the practical elements and components. While this a key and decisive part of the process, however, it would be unwise to underestimate the importance of your theory test and the vital road lessons that this delivers. Although some may consider the […]