Car News recent articles in category Human Interest
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On the Frontline - Corona virus emergency and service personnel still in need of personal transport
Essential Front-line emergency and service personnel that need to be kept on the road during the pandemic We must remember, no matter what is happening around us, we still need access to reliable transport. This is especially true of many front-line staff who rely on their cars to get to their places of work. With the outbreak of the coronavirus,...
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Nissan shuts down factory in Japan due to shortage of Chinese parts
Nissan to shut Japan factory due to shortage of Chinese parts. The giant Japanese car manufacturer has temporarily shut down one of its factories for two days, as they cannot source essential car parts from China. Production has halted in the plant that produces the Serena and X-Trail models. The firm will halt production for two days at a plant...
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Caution urged on roads as snow and ice warning comes into effect
Caution urged as snow and ice warning comes into effect today. Much of Ireland is under a Status Yellow warning today for snow and ice. Snow showers have affected much of the country and the weather warning remains in effect until midnight tonight. AA Roadwatchwarned of very slippery conditions on roads in parts of Cavan, Longford and Roscommon, especially around...
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Brake abrasion dust may be as bad as diesel exhaust fumes?
Brake dust may be as bad as diesel exhaust fumes New research funded by theMedical Research Councilin the UK and published in the journalMetallomics, is suggesting that the metal particles released by worn-out brake pads may be just as harmful as diesel fumes to human health Lab tests have shown that there may be side-effects on the immune system as...
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The importance of child car seats
First time guide to child car seats A parents number one priority is the safety of their child. With more and more accidents occurring so frequently on the roads it is imperative that parents take all measures to secure this safety. The best way to do this is to ensure you have a properly installed car seat. The Road Safety...
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Motorcycle Helmet Safety Guide
Fake Motorcycle Helmets A motorcycle helmet is probably the most important purchase a motorcyclist will ever make. That is why it is extremely important that when you buy a helmet, you are buying a real one. You may have already heard about the dangers of buying fake motorcycle helmets online but for those that have not, we have outlined some...
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Dangers of fake cycling helmets
The Do’s and Dont’s of bicycle helmets When bicycle riders share the roads with motor vehicles, they have a higher risk of suffering serious injuries or being killed in accidents because they have little protection from the forces of collisions. For this reason, it is imperative to have the correct safety equipment, with the most important being your helmet. People...
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Car colour psychology
What does your car colour choice say about you? With most things in our lives, everything we do says something about the kind of person we are. This is no different in our choice of car colour. This is where spend a lot of our time, school drop-offs, road trips, work commutes to name just a few so its only...
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Are we seeing the end of the Internal Combustion Engine in Europe?
Diesel vehicles are on the way out in Europe Already in Europe, approximately 12.6 million cars are affected by diesel restrictions in some way or another. Cities across Europe are making it harder for these vehicles to access city centres based on emissions. It has become so acute that 36 per cent of all sales of diesel cars has dropped...
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Your go-to guide for buying your first car
Buying your first car can be very exciting, one of your first tastes of independence as a young adult. Although it can be easy to get caught up in the moment, we do not realise the number of things to consider when choosing the right first car for you! So before you go jumping at the first car that looks...