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Volkswagen emissions scandal Ireland
VW emissions scandal Up until recently, Irish car owners affected by the Volkswagen emissions scandal were restricted from pursuing Volkswagen Group because the exact losses could not be established but the situation has materially changed over the last number of days. It is now believed that stateable cases can be made for all affected owners of Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat and...
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The driving test
Car driving test What does the driving test involve and what you need to know to sit the test. Driver testing in Ireland is carried out directly by the Road Safety Authority to a standard that complies with the EU Directive on Driving Licences. Cost Category Fee A, A2, A1, B, BE, AM,W €85 All other categories €120 CPC Driving...
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U.S. regulator closes investigation into Tesla car fatality - no evidence of defects
U.S. regulator closes investigation into Tesla car fatality - no evidence of defects U.S. regulators said on Thursday that they found no evidence of any defects in Tesla cars following the death of a man who was killed while driving his Tesla Model S. The Tesla car collided with a truck while the autopilot system was engaged. This is the...
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Audi Mission to the Moon
Audi will send a rover to the moon German car maker Audi is now entering the space race.The company is sponsoring the construction of a robotic rover which will be launched to the Moon. The mission is to explore one of the Apollo Moon landing sites. Audi is in pursuit of the USD$30-million XPrize for privately funded space exploration. As...
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Ways to finance your new car
Different ways to finance a car One of the most popular ways to finance a car at the moment is through PCP’s (Personal Contract Plans) Although these personal contract plans are a very attractive option to many, there are still plenty of other options you may want to consider if you are buying a new or second-hand car. PCPs remain...
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Nissan Reveals How Connected Cars Are Turning Into A Goldmine
Nissan Connected Cars set to be a Goldmine Nissan’s global after-sales chief, Kent O’Hara, has revealed that connected car data that it receives from their vehicles will be a goldmine. Smart car connectivity “will allow us to retain more service customers at our dealership network,”. Car service is a major profit source for car makers and even more so for...
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Key steps when buying a used car
Steps to buy a used car It’s a new year and thousands of motorists are now focusing on buying a new car but many more people are buying secondhand cars. Thousands more are planning to purchase a used import this year too. So far this year 4,000 cars have been registered, almost as many as the whole of January last...
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Amazon patents highway network that controls self-driving cars
Amazon patents highway network that controls self-driving cars ...
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Top Ten Safest New Cars 2017
Safest New Cars of 2017 An Auto Research Centre in the UK has announced a list of what are believed to be the safest new cars for 2017. The Thatcham Research group is an automotive research centre used exclusively by motor insurers’. It was established by the motor insurance industry itself in 1969. The centre’s main aim is to contain...
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Tesla allows self-driving cars to break speed limit if they wish
Tesla allows autonomous cars to break speed limits A new update over the weekend will allow Tesla drivers to programme their car to break the speed limit. The Tesla autopilot system contains many advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, which can allow the car to match the speed of the vehicle in front. It also has lane assist...