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Electric cars and solar power could halt fossil fuel growth by 2020
Electric cars and solar power Electric cars and solar power are considered game-changers according to latest reports. An Imperial College and Carbon Tracker reports suggest that these technologies are consistently underestimated by many. It is believed that falling costs of solar panels and also electric vehicles and possibly a combination of both could halt the worldwide growth in demand for...
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The cars Irish people least consider buying
The cars Irish people least consider buying You may ask yourself, what car do Irish people most want to drive? Well, it may not come as any surprise but Audi is purported to be the most desirable car brand in Ireland, according to a new survey of nearly 4,000 motorists by the insurance provider 123.ie. In contrast to the most...
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Top used cars sold by Independent Dealerships in January dominated by Ford
Ford dominates used cars sold in January The in-depth research from MyVehicle.ie revealed that the most popular used cars sold by Independent Dealerships in January 2017 were dominated by Ford. The Ford Focus and the Ford Mondeo were amongst the most favourable models sold by independent dealers this month both featuring high on the top 10 list. The Ford model...
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Car manufacturers not happy with time frame for real world driving emission rules
Car manufacturers not happy with time frame for real world driving emission rules Car manufacturers have written to the European Commission requesting more time in order to implement real world driving emissions rules. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has requested more reasonable lead-times in the implementation of the next package of the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test. The car...
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Diesels now 28% less efficient than advertised
Diesel now 28% less efficient than advertised New figures released by TMC (The Miles Consultancy) in the UK has revealed that the real-world fuel economy figures of new cars have fallen further behind the manufacturers advertised performance indicators in 2016. TMC analysed the performance of 21,200 fleet cars in relation to mileage and fuel consumption to quantify the impact of...
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Seven cars stolen from dealership in Northern Ireland
Seven cars stolen from dealership in Northern Ireland Seven cars have been stolen during from a dealership in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland. The break-in happened at MB Motors, Woodside Park in Ballymena on Friday night between 11 pm and 7 am on Saturday. The business has been operating in the town for 15 years. The owner of the dealership, Malcolm...
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Volkswagen has become the world's biggest car brand
Volkswagen has become the world's biggest car brand Despite all the environmental and corporate scandals over the last few years, Volkswagen has become the world's biggest car brand. Volkswagen has now past Toyota to reclaim its crown as the world's largest car manufacturer by sales despite the damage it has sustained on the brand's reputation as a result of its...
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McLaren P14 leaked picture of the 650S replacement
McLaren P14 Take a look at the first image leaked onto the internet six weeks early of the new McLaren P14, the sleek new successor to the 650S. The pictures were leaked via @woppum’s Instagram account and it shows the car's sides feature prominent aerodynamic bodywork, suggesting it will produce more downforce than its predecessor. It will not be officially...
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Bernie Ecclestone's Formula 1 reign has come to an end
Bernie Ecclestone's Formula 1 reign has come to an end Formula 1 has been sold to Liberty Media Corporation and Delta Topco and after 40 years at the head of Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone has resigned. Liberty Media Corporation has acquired 100 per cent of shares in F1 for $8 billion with an equity value of $4.4 billion. Liberty Media...
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Classic & Vintage car sale
Vintage and Classic cars go on sale Something interesting for all you Classic car enthusiasts out there. Merlin Car Auctions will host a classic car and vintage car sale early next month. The auction will happen on February 5 where you can bid on around 100 classic and vintage cars. Among the cars to be auctioned off will be a...