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Irish fuel prices reach highest level in 18 months
It is estimated that motorists could end up spending more than €300 extra on petrol or diesel this year. I fact, the cost of a litre of petrol or diesel has reached its highest level in 18 months according to the AA. The average price of a litre of petrol is now 137.7 cent, which is an increase of 1...
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The game is up for 'drug drivers'
The game is up for 'drug drivers'! For a long time we have had roadside breathalysers to detect alcohol levels in drivers but in the near future, we will have roadside breathalysers to detect drug driving as well. Without a drugs breathalyser, a Garda has to form an opinion on whether a driver is under the 'Influence' of drugs so...
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Luas Cross City: Private cars can no longer turn onto Eden Quay from O'Connell Street from today
From today, Monday 20 March 2017, motorists will no longer be able to turn right onto Eden Quay from O'Connell Bridge. Dublin City Council has described the move as a permanent change, which will see no private vehicles make the right turn from Monday This will be a permanent change as the Luas Cross City works continue towards completion. ...
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Unmarked UK Police Lorry used to catch phone users whilst driving
UK Police have launched their latest tactical vehicle in a bid to catch drivers breaking the law. As you can see from the video below, the police have unveiled their massive undercover police lorry complete with flashing blue lights. The unmarked HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) will give the UK police a much better vantage point to spot motorists texting and...
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The original Trump limo goes up for sale
Back in 1988 Donald Trump branding and self-promotion resulted in the Trump Limo. At the time he managed to persuade Cadillac to take an order for 50 Trump Limousines but the order was never completed and his dream for a fleet of Trump Limos was never realised. It transpired that just two cars managed to find their way onto the...
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Insurers may soon have to tell you why your car insurance has gone up
Insurers may soon be required to tell drivers exactly why their car insurance premiums have gone up. A report has been published by a special government working group set up to examine the high cost of car insurance premiums. The Cost of Insurance Working Group report covers several key areas: Improving data availability Reducing the costs in the claims process...
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Irish recall of 'fire-risk' Mercedes may take 'some time'
Mercedes are trying to identify cars in Ireland which may be affected by a potentially faulty starter fuse which under extreme circumstances, could lead to a fire. Globally, Mercedes are re-calling over a million cars but they are scrambling to identify those cars affected in Ireland and don't know how many Irish-bought vehicles have the issue. A spokesman for Mercedes...
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Tesla Motors contending with legitimate competition in the market for affordable electric cars
Electric vehicles are becoming more affordable and in the near future, they will no longer be just for the luxury-car owner. Lex Kersse who is the North America CEO for Volvo cars makers told reporters at the Geneva car show that the company’s first fully electric vehicle will likely have a price range of about $35,000 to $40,000 on it’s...
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St Patrick's Day: Public Transport on March 17
As most of us know, getting in and out of Dublin city on public transport can be a bit of a nightmare at the best of times but on St. Patrick's Day it can get quite daunting. Thousands of visitors will pour into the city centre to celebrate St Patrick’s Day tomorrow. The streets will be packed with revellers from...
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Intel Buys Mobileye for $15.3 Billion in a Bid to Lead Self-Driving Computer Systems Market
Intel Buys Mobileye for $15.3 Billion in a Bid to Lead Self-Driving Computer Systems Market andhas announced that the autonomous-driving sector will be worth conservatively about $70 billion by 2030. Intel now joins a growing number of tech companies such as Google and Uber in the race to develop the most advanced autonomous driving systems in the world. Many of...