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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...
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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...
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Tesla dominating luxury car segment in Europe
According to market research carried out by JATO Dynamics who provide automotive market intelligence to the motoring industry, the Tesla Model S is now dominating the luxury car segment in Europe. Tesla has had a foothold in its home country, the United States for a few years now but up until now it has not surpassed some of the flagship...
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Daimler shares fall in light of new report about software device in Mercedes cars
Daimler shares fell 2.1 per cent to €70.98 on Monday following media reports alleging the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars had used software engine management systems to pass stringent U.S. emissions tests. U.S. investigators have found that Mercedes-Benz were equipping their cars with software which may have helped them to pass diesel emissions tests in the US. The media report based...
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Joe Duffy Group to buy part of rival Motorpark
The BMW car dealer, which is headquartered in Finglas hopes that the companies mergers watchdog approves the sale on time, which they hope will go through next month. Joe Duffy’s parent or JDM Automotive as the company is otherwise known, has agreed to buy their rival, Motorpark Athlone. As part of the deal, they are also looking to acquire a...
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WATCH: Sulky Race Chaos on N7
Motorists were astounded and frustrated by a "dangerous" sulky race which caused delays on one of the country's busiest routes this morning. Up to six vehicles abreast, across three lanes on the N7 Naas Road, were captured on video driving slowly. Other spectators of the race where seen leaning out of car windows cheering on the racers as they drove...
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Cars being abandoned on British roads trebles
Britain is 'becoming a scrapyard' as the number of cars being dumped and abandoned on the roadside trebles There has been a resurgence of old bangers being left at the side of the road by their owners as higher scrappage costs are leading to more drivers looking to save on the scrapping costs. The data comes from Freedom of Information...
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Looks like Brexit may be hitting new car sales
New CSO figures show that there has been a 3.2% fall in new car sales in January compared with the same month last year. Many in the automotive industry are claiming that the economic uncertainties of Brexit are a factor. The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office has showed that in addition to the 3.2% decrease in new car...
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The Forgotten Car Showroom - Eerie Abandoned Car Dealership on the Island of Malta
The Forgotten Car Showroom - the eerie abandoned car dealership on the island of Malta On the island of Malta stands an eerie abandoned car dealership where cars have lain untouched for 20 years. Inside the abandoned Subaru dealership is a collection of abandoned cars that have not seen the light of day for more than 20 years including a...
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Car owners who allow learner drivers to drive unaccompanied will face prosecution
Unaccompanied learner drivers As many learner drivers know only too well, it is currently illegal for them to drive a vehicle unaccompanied and must by law have a full-licenced driver beside them. What's more, that full-licenced driver must have their own licence for at least two years’ standing. In light of this fact, the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross is...