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Even with the dirtiest electricity, electric cars are cleaner than diesel
Electric cars v Diesel cars Many commentators believe that the pollution produced from the entire cycle of power generation to fuel a car, rather than just the petrol or diesel to power it, battery-powered vehicles are not necessarily any cleaner than petrol or diesel-powered cars because of the dirty ways that electricity can be produced. Scientific American reported last year...
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BMW recalls more than 1 million cars over fire risk
BMW in the United States is recalling more than 1 million cars and SUVs due to the risk of fire. As a result of the recall, BMW are even recommending that people park their cars outdoors until repairs are made. A spokesman for BMW has said that the risk of fire is very low but just in case of any...
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New car sales plunge by 12pc in the UK
New car sales have plunged 12.2pc in October over in the UK, marking it the seventh consecutive month of declines in sales across the water. This acceleration in decline comes on the foot of a fall of 9pc recorded the previous month in September. According to the chief executive of trade body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Mike...
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Tesla to make car in China in 3 years
Tesla to manufacture in China in 3 years Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Tesla Motors has said that they are planning to manufacture cars in China in about 3 years. The autonomous EV company is setting a "rough target" of producing cars in China around 2020 and in particular, the Chinese manufacturing plant will focus on the crossover...
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Could driverless cars mean the end of speeding tickets?
Could driverless cars mean the end of speeding tickets? Could driverless cars mean the end of speeding tickets? And if the car is not under the control of the driver/passenger will insurance companies or software developers be liable for road traffic penalties and forced to pay fines. So what happens when the driverless car breaks the law? If...
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The Cabinet has approved changes to make it illegal for unaccompanied learner drivers to drive your car
The Cabinet has approved new changes to legislation which will make it illegal for unaccompanied learner drivers to drive your car. As part of these new measures, Gardaí will be given the powers to seize any vehicle if a learner driver is discovered to be driving without a qualified driver present. This essentially means that car owners who allow unaccompanied...
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Rolls-Royce wants more bespoke cars
More bespoke cars to be produced by Rolls Royce For many keen motorists, owning a Rolls-Royce would mean that they have arrived but for most, owning one of these iconic cars is just simply attainable. For the wealthy customers who make up the über-luxury brand's target market, it would appear that the current offering of opulent options and stylish cars...
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What is a Car History Check?
What is a vehicle history check and is it really worth it? Every day in Ireland there are many people who unknowingly buy used cars that have either been previously written off, damaged, stolen, clocked or under finance! On first look, everything may initially seem fine with these vehicles and many new owners are unaware of any outstanding and historical...
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Irish Government owns just five electric-powered cars
Irish Government electric car ownership Despite urging people to avoid fossil-fuel cars, the Irish State is not taking their own advice and has been shown slow to make a switch EV power in own fleet. Of the 6,536 vehicles owned by the Irish State, only 5 are electric-powered. The statistics released by Minister for Transport Shane Ross confirm a poor...
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Here are some top tips on how to defrost your car safely
Tips on how to defrost your car It’s that time of year again when we can feel the cold snaps coming in once more. As we approach wintertime it is a good idea to be prepared for winter motoring. As such, here are some top tips on defrosting your car safely without getting yourself into hot water 1. Turn on...