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Uber suspends fleet of self-driving cars after crash
Uber suspends their fleet of self-driving cars The transportation network company, Uber Technologies Inc. has suspended its self-driving test cars in three US States pending an investigation into a Volvo SUV crash in Arizona Photographs have appeared online showing the Uber car lying on its side next to another badly damaged vehicle. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries during the...
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Why buying a used car in Ireland is riskier than buying a used car in the UK
5 main reasons why buying a used car in Ireland carries more risk than that of our British counterparts Why the first step in purchasing a used car should be to check the background history of the vehicle. Here are the reasons why: UK: Written-Off Vehicles – Category Write-off A, B, C & D disclosed IRELAND: Written-Off Vehicles – Category...
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Bugatti is going nautical
You may be familiar with the Bugatti Chiron but you may not be as familiar with the Bugatti Niniette 66. The Bugatti Niniette 66 is not a car though but a boat which mimics the Chiron’s sweeping ‘C line’, which dominates the side of the super car. The boats two-tone paint scheme matches that of the €2.4m car and despite...
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Ford chairman on flying cars: 'Most people can't drive in two dimensions, much less three'
The Great Grandson of Henry Ford, William Clay "Bill" Ford Jr. (born May 3, 1957) has commented on another potential revolution going on in the world of vehicle autonomy and that is flying cars Bill Ford serves as the executive chairman of Ford Motor Company. The co-founder of Google, Larry Page has entered the fray already and has backed two...
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Are you inadvertently devaluing your car and turning buyers away?
Five habitsthat can devalue your car Buying a used vehicle is a big deal, regardless of your budget. You have the opportunity to test your attention to detail, eye for a bargain and obviously your negotiation skills, and when the deal is finally done, you now have independence. The majority of people try and upgrade their vehicle at least every...
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Paying too much for insurance? 10 ways to reduce your motor insurance premium
Insurance Premium Top Tips Finding affordable car insurance is becoming an increasingly difficult task. With so many different car insurance companies and brokers, online your options are now more plentiful, however, the loops to qualify for the insurance are becoming more difficult to jump through. The tips below should help you navigate your way through the market finding the...
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How to Check is my car taxed? - MyVehicle
Why you should check if a vehicle is taxed and NCT'ed? Motor tax is an annual duty payable on all road vehicles and is a legal requirement in Ireland. If you own a car you are legally required to display evidence of your road tax. Once someone has paid their tax on a vehicle, they are issued with a motor...
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Buying a car? How to negotiate with a Dealer
It is easy to say that you won’t pay what a dealership is asking for, for a specific car, but negotiating with the dealer to accept a lower price is something else entirely and can be a daunting task for any individual. It can be a pressuring activity to negotiate with a car dealer but by following these tips you...
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Swedish student startup gets deal to build electric cars
A group of university students from Sweden have raised 1.2 million euros in crowdfunding for their new startup called Uniti Sweden to build electric cars. In the process the students have caught the attention of the German industrial giant, Siemens. The Swedish students said they had brokered a deal with Siemens and that the partnership will see them create 50,000...
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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...