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  • Toyota to end production of diesel cars this year

    Toyota to stop diesel car production Toyota will become the first mainstream firm to drop diesel from their passenger car fleet in the European Union which means that the car giant will no longer produce diesel passenger cars for sale from the end of this year. This abandoning of diesel sales in Europe may very well be one of the...

  • NCT History Check Ireland | MCT Check - My Vehicle

    How to check if a vehicle is officially taxed? Motor tax for your vehicle is a legal requirement in Ireland. If you own a car you are legally required to display evidence of your road tax. Once someone has paid for their tax on a vehicle they are issued with a motor tax disc. This will be a tax disc...

  • Several cars burnt out during snow time disturbances in Tallaght

    Several cars burnt out during snow time disturbances in Tallaght Gardaí believe that several vehicles burnt out in Tallaght were set alight in the wake of the looting of nearby Lidl store A number of vehicles were destroyed by fire in disturbances in the Tallaght area of west Dublin on Friday night. The cars were left stranded by their owners...

  • Balearic Islands to BAN all tourists from entering with diesel and petrol cars

    Balearic Islands to BAN all tourists from entering with diesel and petrol cars Balearics Islands to BAN all tourists from entering with diesel and petrol cars as government plans tough new stance against CO2 emissions The Spanish Balearics Islands of Majorca and Ibiza will ban tourists from entering with diesel vehicles from 2025  and from 2035 the ban will be...

  • Buying a used car? What are some of the payment options available?

    Used car payment options How to pay for your car is a big decision and there are many options to choose from. Depending on where you purchase the car, will greatly hinder your payment decision e.g. Purchased from a private seller or a Dealership. This article should help you understand the options available and help you decide which will best...

  • Snow Storm Emma: Essentials you need to have in your car to stay safe

    Snow Storm Emma: Essentials you need to have in your car to stay safe Here are the essentials you need to have in your car for severe weather events such as Storm Emma. It is always a very good idea to carry in your vehicle, a high-visibility jacket which could prove essential to ensure other road users can see you...

  • 'Storm Emma' - Essential Services in preparation for a severe weather event

    Ireland is bracing itself today for 'Storm Emma'. The 'Beast from the East' is set to land in Ireland which has the capability to unleash as a “once in a lifetime” snowstorm. The country should expect transport chaos, widespread school closures and disruptions to supermarket supplies as Storm Emma and the bitterly cold weather front from Siberia hits Ireland later...

  • Negotiating with Car Dealers

    It is easy to say that you won’t pay what a dealership is asking for, for a specific car, but negotiating with the dealer to accept a lower price is something else entirely and can be a daunting task for any individual. It can be pressuring activity to negotiate but by following these tips you can make the best choices...

  • Owning a car sets Brits back £206,000 during a lifetime

    A new survey in the UK has revealed that Brits spend over £206,000 on their cars over the course of their life. The biggest spend over the lifetime of a driver is petrol and diesel fuel costs of approximately £54k. The study involved surveying  2,000 drivers on how much they can expect to spend on repairs, petrol and parking, as...

  • Formula 1 considers slowing down cars to make the racing better

    Despite not being the greatest proponent of the Drag Reduction System overtaking aid in Formula 1 racing, the F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn says that the DRS (Drag Reduction System) will remain in Formula 1 racing for the moment. The drag reduction system (or DRS) is a form of driver-adjustable bodywork aimed at reducing aerodynamic drag in order to increase...