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Singapore to cap number of cars allowed on roads from 2018
Traffic congestion is a major problem in just about every major urban center around the world, but some areas are worst than others. We may think of traffic hotspots such as the M50 here is Dublin but Singapore is also one of those places that has a huge traffic problem. So much so that the authorities in Singapore are determined...
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The European Union is calling for an EU-wide database on clocked vehicles and cross-border deal to ease the crisis
The European Union is calling for an EU-wide database on clocked vehicles and cross-border deal to ease the crisis A wider clampdown is being demanded across the European Union to counteract the growing problem of car clocking. Despite NCT checks mileage is being altered on as much as 20 percent of UK imports. Due to the increasing number of clocked...
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Cars to be fitted with an emergency eCar callout system
A life-saving emergency callout system for cars will go live in the spring. Cars involved in collisions will automatically initiate an emergency call and transmit the vehicle’s specific location to the emergency services. For motorists who find themselves involved in road accidents and collisions, this is a great development. The new system which will dramatically reduce response times is part...
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Nissan to suspend domestic production of cars to the Japan market
Nissan Motors is suspending their domestic production of cars for the Japanese market for at least the next two weeks in order to address misconduct in its final inspection procedures that led to a major recall. As a result of the misconduct, Nissan’s brand have been very much tarnished in the Japanese market. The controversy involves a data falsification scandal...
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Pre-2006 cars to pay an extra £10 'T-charge' to drive in London from today
From today, owners of older, dirtier cars will be charged an extra £10 if they want to drive into London. Saddiq Khan, who is the Mayor of London announced the "Toxicity charge" in February as part of the clean up of the capital’s "filthy air". The "T-charge" (toxicity charge) will be introduced Today, October 23 and will be in operation...
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London's Piccadilly Circus get huge new screen which will display ads based on nearby cars and pedestrians
Smile, your favourite brands are watching you! A huge new screen is now on display in London's iconic Piccadilly Circus which will track cars and pedestrians who pass by to display targeted ads. The huge 790 square meter smart screen can produce 281 trillion different colours from 11 million pixels spaced 8 millimetres apart. When it is turned on later...
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BMW to offer Amazon Alexa voice control in its cars from next year
BMW to offer Amazon Alexa voice control in its cars from next year "Alexa, why is traffic backed up for miles?" Amazon Alexa can now be in every corner of your home but from next year now, the technology will be available in your car. BMW’s to be precise. BMW has announced that it's making Alexa available in all its...
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Mercedes-Benz recalling cars over airbag issue
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly recalling thousands of its cars over a potential problem with its airbags. As many as 400,000 Mercedes-Benz cars are being recalled in the UK over another airbag issue. Although this is a huge figure just for the UK alone, it spells a similar situation, albeit, on a smaller scale in Ireland. The problem affects certain model A,...
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Storm Ophelia - In the event of a breakdown follow this important advice for your safety
Storm Ophelia - In the event of a breakdown follow this important advice for your safety Status Red weather warnings have been issued nationwide as Hurricane Ophelia is set to hit today. Violent and destructive gusts are forecast with all areas at risk, and in particular the southwest and the south this morning, and eastern counties throughout the afternoon. This...
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Hurricane Ophelia. Prepare to stay safe
Hurricane Ophelia has made landfall this morning in the South of Ireland so its important for all motorists and especially pedestrians and cyclists to stay safe. Met Éireann has confirmed that Ophelia is the most powerful hurricane to have ever been this far east in the Atlantic on record and it is Ireland’s first ever recorded hurricane. Hurricane Ophelia became...