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  • More than a million dangerous cars on British roads

    New figures obtained by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) that more than a million ‘dangerous cars’ that have not been recalled for essential repairs are still driving on British roads. The report has revealed that 2.2 million vehicles were affected by official manufacturer recalls since 2012 and of that figure, only 47.7 per cent or 1.05 million of...

  • Diesel cars can improve air quality, claims motor industry group?

    Car manufacturers in the UK have hit back at the recent spate of negative comments, reports and scientific data about diesel vehicles, saying that the latest iterations of the diesel engine as “the cleanest in history” and “light years away from their older counterparts”. That may be so but just because the new diesel engines are cleaner than their older...


  • Bolt electric car sales in the United States on an uphill climb

    The Chevrolet Bolt is the first electric vehicle manufactured by General Motors in the United States. As a new entrant into the affordable electric vehicle market, the Chevy Bolt has been described as a bit “dweeby” and may not be as stylish as the Tesla Model 3 which was unveiled last March by Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla Motors....


  • Volkswagen ‘fixed’ over 6,000 vehicles in Ireland in one month

    Sources have revealed that the total number of Irish vehicles which were affected by the emissions scandal ‘fixed’ is 6,006. The reason for so many vehicles have been recalled in a short space of time is due to the fact that there has been a significant increase in the number of people bringing in their cars to get the work...

  • Tesla Motors Showroom to Open in Sandyford, South Dublin

    Tesla Motors has just been given planning permission for its first Irish sales outlet and showroom in South Dublin. Tesla Motors is to convert an industrial unit in Sandyford Industrial Estate into its flagship Irish premises. The new Tesla store will have a showroom area, sales offices and also a repair centre. The electric car company is also planning to...

  • Roadside drug testing for motorists to be introduced this week

    Roadside drug testing for motorists will be introduced this week. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are appealing to road users to act responsibly when travelling on the roads this weekend. In particular, road users are being urged to be aware of the dangers of driving under drugs and alcohol. From Wednesday, April 12, the Gardaí will...

  • Cyclists and pedestrians could be at more risk now than in winter time

    Cyclists and pedestrians could be at more risk now than in winter time. With the onset of the bright evenings and expectation of summertime just around the corner many pedestrians and cyclists could become complacent about their visibility. Due to the continued risk, the Road Safety Authority is urging all cyclist and pedestrians to make sure that we can be...