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Car manufacturers not happy with time frame for real world driving emission rules
Car manufacturers not happy with time frame for real world driving emission rules Car manufacturers have written to the European Commission requesting more time in order to implement real world driving emissions rules. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has requested more reasonable lead-times in the implementation of the next package of the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test. The car...
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Diesels now 28% less efficient than advertised
Diesel now 28% less efficient than advertised New figures released by TMC (The Miles Consultancy) in the UK has revealed that the real-world fuel economy figures of new cars have fallen further behind the manufacturers advertised performance indicators in 2016. TMC analysed the performance of 21,200 fleet cars in relation to mileage and fuel consumption to quantify the impact of...
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Seven cars stolen from dealership in Northern Ireland
Seven cars stolen from dealership in Northern Ireland Seven cars have been stolen during from a dealership in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland. The break-in happened at MB Motors, Woodside Park in Ballymena on Friday night between 11 pm and 7 am on Saturday. The business has been operating in the town for 15 years. The owner of the dealership, Malcolm...
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Volkswagen has become the world's biggest car brand
Volkswagen has become the world's biggest car brand Despite all the environmental and corporate scandals over the last few years, Volkswagen has become the world's biggest car brand. Volkswagen has now past Toyota to reclaim its crown as the world's largest car manufacturer by sales despite the damage it has sustained on the brand's reputation as a result of its...
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McLaren P14 leaked picture of the 650S replacement
McLaren P14 Take a look at the first image leaked onto the internet six weeks early of the new McLaren P14, the sleek new successor to the 650S. The pictures were leaked via @woppum’s Instagram account and it shows the car's sides feature prominent aerodynamic bodywork, suggesting it will produce more downforce than its predecessor. It will not be officially...
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Bernie Ecclestone's Formula 1 reign has come to an end
Bernie Ecclestone's Formula 1 reign has come to an end Formula 1 has been sold to Liberty Media Corporation and Delta Topco and after 40 years at the head of Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone has resigned. Liberty Media Corporation has acquired 100 per cent of shares in F1 for $8 billion with an equity value of $4.4 billion. Liberty Media...
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Classic & Vintage car sale
Vintage and Classic cars go on sale Something interesting for all you Classic car enthusiasts out there. Merlin Car Auctions will host a classic car and vintage car sale early next month. The auction will happen on February 5 where you can bid on around 100 classic and vintage cars. Among the cars to be auctioned off will be a...
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New roadside tests to check for prescription drugs
New roadside tests to check for prescription drugs The Department of Transport has confirmed that in just a matter of weeks motorists will face roadside checks for commonly prescribed medicines such as Valium and sleeping tablets, as well as for illegal drugs. The drug testing will be introduced in March and gardaí will subject motorists to random checks using a...
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Speed ramps - "a bloody nuisance"?
Are speed ramps "a bloody nuisance"? It has been claimed this week that 'Speed bumps', which are scattered all across Ireland are costing drivers hundreds of euros in maintenance costs every year. Many drivers are complaining that they are forking out hundreds as a result of maintenance needed after negotiating these ramps. The question must be asked, though, are speed...
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Porsche Recall
Porsche recall Most surprisingly, Porsche has recalled 85 of its cars due to issues with airbags. Most drivers would have an expectation that the airbags in their car actually work and the Porsche recall addresses cars where that expectation might not have been met. Just 85 cars is a minuscule number for a recall when compared to Toyota who recalled...