Geraldine Herbert

2 weeks ago | wheelsforwomen.ie | Geraldine Herbert

The Mazda CX-80 blends Japanese elegance with diesel power in a refined, three-row SUV designed for families who value comfort, space, and long-range capability writes Geraldine HerbertThe Mazda CX-80 is Mazda’s largest SUV for the European market — a three-row, seven-seater built for families who need serious space without sacrificing style. Offered as both a plug-in hybrid and a diesel, it’s a rare reminder that diesel can still deliver, especially for high-mileage drivers.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Geraldine Herbert

The Government has confirmed plans to remove the legal requirement to display a paper tax disc on your windscreen. While you’ll still need to pay your motor tax, you won’t have to show physical proof of it on your vehicle once the new system comes into force. So, why now? An Garda Síochána already uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to check whether a car is taxed in real time through a national digital database. With that system already in place, the paper disc has become unnecessary.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Geraldine Herbert

Review: The Cupra Formentor looks sharp and has smart tech, but does its driving prowess offset its compact size? This e-Hybrid is compact, capable and costly, so is there enough about it to admire? Geraldine Herbert test drives the Cupra Formentor VZ 1.5 TSI e-Hybrid 272hp which has safety features like seven airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane assist and emergency assistAs a motoring journalist, a new car magically appears on my driveway every week.

3 weeks ago | wheelsforwomen.ie | Geraldine Herbert

What if the key to safer driving wasn’t in your mirrors, but in your speakers? Allianz Ireland has joined forces with Spotify to help drivers transform their mood — and potentially their road safety record — one beat at a time. Launched this week, ‘Seat Belters’ is a personalised Spotify experience that re-engineers your daily playlist to match a calmer tempo — music in the 60–80 BPM range, close to a resting heart rate. Why?

3 weeks ago | wheelsforwomen.ie | Geraldine Herbert

Nearly 9 in 10 Irish motorists support making the driving test tougher, according to new Aviva research. But many are worried about longer waiting times and higher costs. Almost 9 in 10 motorists back plans to shake up Ireland’s driving test – but not without a few nerves, according to new research from Aviva. The nationwide survey found that a massive 88% of drivers support proposals from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to make the test more realistic.