Car News recent articles in category Human Interest
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Norway’s electric vehicle market led by the rich
Double the chance of owning an electric vehicle if you are rich We all know electric vehicles are more expensive than your regular run of the mill vehicle. Which is why in Norway, one of the largest electric vehicle markets, it is the rich who enjoy this luxury. Almost half of all the car now sold in Norway are electric,...
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Should E-scooters be legal on Irish roads?
Many are calling for the legalisation of E-Scooters Electric scooters have become extremely popular in the last few years because they are cheaper to run than a motorbike, scooter or car and more eco-friendly. While many countries across Europe have adopted them onto their roads, it would seem that there is a lack of understanding with the public with regard...
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RSA unhappy with lack of Garda road safety plan
RSA believes Gardai are downgrading the importance of road safety The Road Safety Authority is calling for an urgent meeting with the Garda commissioner following new reconstruction plans. They believe that road safety is being demoted and devalued under this new plan. The agency has raised its concerns for the effects this will have on road safety and all that...
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Catalytic converters stolen by criminal gangs
Precious metals contained in catalytic converters targeted as prices exceed that of gold Recently thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles have skyrocketed in Ireland as gangs try to cash in on the increased prices of the precious metals contained within these devices. From unofficial Garda reports, it is thought that there has been an increase of thefts of up to...
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40 cars seized after persistent failure to pay M50 fines
Dodged M50 tolls amounted to 172 criminal convictions in 2018 for failure of payment In 2018, there were 950 cases of drivers withholding payments for M50 journeys. These cases are processed by the sheriff who is in charge of the repossession of homes and belongings on foot of court orders or Revenue warrants. Approximately 2.3 million people used the M50...
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AA Ireland rescue 460 children from locked cars last year
Shocking reports from AA reveal that 460 children were found locked in cars last year Reports have revealed that around 460 children have had to be rescued, along with approx. 360 dogs and apparently 1 lamb being the strangestof the lot. As well as this, it wasn't only the defenceless ones whos needed to be freed, but about 5 adults...
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Gang stealing high-end cars and selling them for pittance
Young gang selling top of the range cars to big criminal bosses for as little as €300 A gang based in north Dublin have been targeting upmarket parts of the area, with Malahide being high of their list of priorities. It is thought that the gang of young male thieves are ‘doing business’ with bigger criminal groups involved in an...
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Older vehicles appear to be passing NCT
77% pass rate in NCT for old vehicles Although they may be old now, classic cars from before the 1960s appear to be more attractive in comparison to more recent, younger vehicles. It has been noted that these so-called ‘old bangers’ have a 77% pass rate in the National Car Test (NCT). Figures from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have...
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Gardai concerned over increased amount of road deaths
Concerns rise for drivers on Irish roads with more road deaths than ever Guards are concerned about the behaviour of Irish drivers recently as they have noted an increased amount of road deaths this year. 93 people died on Irish roads in 84 collisions so far this year which is an increase of six deaths in comparison to 2018 figures....
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Governments financial stability could be in trouble with increasing electric vehicles
State finances at risk with an increase in electric car take-up A report carried out by the Department of Expenditure and Reform has laid out concerns over increasing uptake of electric vehicles that this could pose a ‘substantial risk to the stability of the state's finances’. The government’s spending review into the incentives offered to people to switch to electric...