Starting Price: €23,250 Price as tested: €28,050 GOOD STUFF Honest-to-goodness compact family Crossover. Good value, well-equipped and nice quality. BAD STUFF Overshadowed by its much prettier Mokka sibling. WHAT IS IT? The new generation Crossland is Opel’s compact Crossover and this time around, the model has gained some of Opel’s more flamboyant styling, at least… Continue reading New Car Review: Opel Crossland Elite 1.5-litre Diesel
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New Car Review: Mazda3 2.0-litre Skyactiv-X M Hybrid
Starting Price: €28,595 Price as tested: €37,220 GOOD STUFF Delightful handling and road manners. Great interior quality, handsome looks. BAD STUFF A little thirstier than we expected. Rear space restricted. WHAT IS IT? The Mazda3 is Mazda’s often-overlooked rival to the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Opel Astra and almost certainly is prettier than all… Continue reading New Car Review: Mazda3 2.0-litre Skyactiv-X M Hybrid
Which lane, which indicator – how to use roundabouts. AA Ireland
Walkinstown, Dunkettle, Polestar, Bundle of Sticks, Browne… The roundabout is a common feature on Irish roads, and sometimes it feels like every driver has a pet roundabout that they just hate. Roundabouts, or “gyratory circuses” as they were once known (yes, really), are generally installed to make a junction safer and keep traffic flowing. They… Continue reading Which lane, which indicator – how to use roundabouts. AA Ireland
New Car Review: Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5 Hybrid
Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid starting price: €27,260 Price as tested: €32,400 Good stuff: Smart looks, high quality, big boot, exceptional economy Bad stuff: Quite pricey, not as much rear-seat room as in some rivals What is it? The Toyota Yaris Cross is a Yaris, by badge, but really, it’s all a bit more complicated than… Continue reading New Car Review: Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5 Hybrid
Keeping your home protected while you’re away – the AA Ireland Guide
It’s been another year of staycations and slightly hesitant holiday plans. But as the reopening continues and more of us get our Digital Covid Certs, the holiday season is likely to last well into September for those who aren’t on the back-to-school run. After a lot more time at home this year than any of… Continue reading Keeping your home protected while you’re away – the AA Ireland Guide
New Car Review: Audi Q2 30 TFSI SE
Q2 Starting Price: €33,765 Price as tested: €37,044 GOOD STUFF The refined and frugal 3-cylinder petrol engine, good quality interior, great urban car BAD STUFF Not a cheap car, especially when you add on options, rear space is limited. WHAT IS IT? The Audi Q2 is Audi’s smallest Q model – Q being the designation… Continue reading New Car Review: Audi Q2 30 TFSI SE
New Car Review: DS3 Crossback Elegance E-TENSE
DS3 Starting Price: €28,990 Price as tested: €38,949 GOOD STUFF Stylish design, good EV powertrain with a consistent range. BAD STUFF Small infotainment screen, cramped rear legroom, price. WHAT IS IT? The DS3 Crossback marks the French brand’s (they are the premium version of Citroën) return to Ireland (alongside the larger DS7) and this time… Continue reading New Car Review: DS3 Crossback Elegance E-TENSE
What causes vehicle fires? The AA guide to preventing and dealing with car fires.
How likely is your car to catch fire while you’re driving it? It’s the stuff of nightmares – seeing smoke or flames appear as you’re secured inside a moving vehicle. Thankfully, it’s not very likely. Despite the number of combustible materials that comprise a vehicle, most drivers won’t ever experience a spontaneous vehicle fire, and… Continue reading What causes vehicle fires? The AA guide to preventing and dealing with car fires.
New Car Review: Mazda6 100th Anniversary Edition
The Mazda6 might not be an obvious choice amidst a sea of SUVs, but it is a handsome and entertaining to drive alternative. Mazda6 Starting Price: €34,170 Price as tested: €47,695 GOOD STUFF Handsome looks, great interior, entertaining handling BAD STUFF Expensive at the higher end WHAT IS IT? The Mazda6 has been around for… Continue reading New Car Review: Mazda6 100th Anniversary Edition
Nationwide Covid-19 travel restrictions (2021)
Updated April 12th, 2021 Measures to slow the spread of Covid-19 remain in place in Ireland. Until Mon 10th May, you should stay within your county, or within 20km from home if crossing county boundaries, except for essential travel. Here’s a round-up of all our information about travelling (or not) during this time. What travel… Continue reading Nationwide Covid-19 travel restrictions (2021)