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Driver distractions - mobile phones
Dangers of mobile phone use while driving We previously discussed the act of 'Rubbernecking' in another article which played a role in driver distractions and how we could combat this. An even bigger driver distraction that we all fall victim to is the use of our mobile phones. It is something that needs to be addressed. Nowadays we can't go...
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Oil demand decreases as car manufacturing dwindles globally
Global vehicle production falls bringing oil prices with it Vehicle production is falling at an enormous rate since the financial crisis, having a knock-on effect on manufacturing output, goods and consumption of oil. Motor vehicle output was down by 1% last year which is the first decline seen since 2009 and is only the third time to fall in 20...
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Incident screens to prevent rubbernecking
Ireland behind the times in road accident management strategy Accidents happen on our roads every day and they are something we have all become used to, especially on Ireland's busiest motorway, the M50. A huge and persistent problem when there is an accident on our main roads is passing motorists who slow down to take a look at the scene...
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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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Car dealers are struggling to remain open as car sales crash
Dealers are now desperate to stay open as car sales crash amid the coronavirus pandemic. Car dealers are saying that sales have “fallen off the cliff” as customers are avoiding public places mostly and don’t see going to the showroom as a priority right now. There is also the added disruption to car manufacturing and supply chains which is having...
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How can frontline drivers protect themselves from the coronavirus?
Frontline driver protection in a pandemic As Ireland mobilises to maintain and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus that is the cause of COVID-19 we think of the frontline delivery drivers that will keep the national supply chain going. There is an international containment effort to halt the spread of the pandemic. With this situation rapidly escalating, the haulage industry...
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How to keep your car clean during the coronavirus outbreak?
How to keep your car clean and coronavirus-free? We are all very concerned about our health at this time and it’s important that we take all practical measures to protect ourselves and others from the coronavirus. The pandemic is shutting down schools, colleges, businesses sporting events etc. and we are told to have a certain amount of social distancing this...
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Corona virus causing major disruption to the automotive industry
Coronavirus is severely hitting the automotive industry in ways not seen before. The global car manufacturing industry and all other related industries have had a severe hit since the outbreak of the covid-19 virus in Wuhan China. Coronavirus is now starting to seriously affect all car manufacturers all over the world, particularly in countries that are at the epicentres of...
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New car registrations down but Hybrid sales increasing
Decrease in new car registrations in Ireland but hybrid-electric sales continue to increase. Hybrids are becoming more popular with Irish buyers and are up 70 per cent on last year to 5,674this is despite the new car market being down overall. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released figures showing the Irish new car market down by 6.9% to 33,928...
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Europe's cheapest electric car
Dacia has unveiled possibly the cheapest electric car in Europe. The Romanian car brand owned by Renault, the Dacia Spring EV is being marketed as Europe's most affordable battery-electric car. The new Dacia EV was revealed at the Geneva motor show in the virtual space. The manufacturer promises that the electric crossover vehicle will be Europe's most affordable EV. Already...