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Innovations in automotive industry
It’s not enough just to design a car with traditional functions anymore. Manufacturers need to design smart innovative features which will help improve a driver’s experience. Here are some interesting innovations in the automotive Industry in the last couple of years. Start-stop green technology helps drivers to conserve their fuel by automatically shutting the engine off when idling or if...
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Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million cars
Ford Recall over a million cars Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million cars in North America because the steering wheel can come loose. This is quite a serious recall as the steering wheel can detach from the steering column and drivers could lose control of the vehicle. The recall covers certain Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ cars from the 2014...
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Donald Trump threatens EU with tariffs on cars
Donald Trump threatens EU with tariffs on cars in trade war warning President Donald Trump ramped up his rhetoric on trade tariffs against the European Union on Saturday, announcing a tax on cars if they retaliate to his proposed steel taxes. World leaders had expressed concern after the president announced his plans last Thursday after Mr Trump defiantly tweeted that...
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Porsche will make a flying car
Luxury sports car manufacturer, Porsche is planning to develop a flying passenger vehicle. Detlev von Platen, the company’s sales chief said in an interview with the German magazine Automobilwoche, that passengers would be able to use the cars without a pilot’s license. It is proposed by Porsche that most operations would be automated, but they could maintain some control. Von...
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Less than 6pc of fatal collisions in past four years involved learner drivers
It has been revealed in latest figures that an average of 12 learner drivers are involved in fatal crashes each year. That means that less than 6pc of fatal collisions in Ireland in the past four years have involved a learner driver. What one can extrapolate from these figures is that the proportion of learner drivers in fatal car accidents...
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Northern Ireland car sales stall in February
According to the latest figures from Northern Ireland, new car sales stalled last month as the motor trade sold 243 fewer cars in February compared to the same month last year, latest industry figures show. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said car sales in Northern Ireland fell year on year by 5.69 per with just 4029 new...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...