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Balearic Islands to BAN all tourists from entering with diesel and petrol cars
Balearic Islands to BAN all tourists from entering with diesel and petrol cars Balearics Islands to BAN all tourists from entering with diesel and petrol cars as government plans tough new stance against CO2 emissions The Spanish Balearics Islands of Majorca and Ibiza will ban tourists from entering with diesel vehicles from 2025 and from 2035 the ban will be...
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Buying a used car? What are some of the payment options available?
Used car payment options How to pay for your car is a big decision and there are many options to choose from. Depending on where you purchase the car, will greatly hinder your payment decision e.g. Purchased from a private seller or a Dealership. This article should help you understand the options available and help you decide which will best...
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Snow Storm Emma: Essentials you need to have in your car to stay safe
Snow Storm Emma: Essentials you need to have in your car to stay safe Here are the essentials you need to have in your car for severe weather events such as Storm Emma. It is always a very good idea to carry in your vehicle, a high-visibility jacket which could prove essential to ensure other road users can see you...
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'Storm Emma' - Essential Services in preparation for a severe weather event
Ireland is bracing itself today for 'Storm Emma'. The 'Beast from the East' is set to land in Ireland which has the capability to unleash as a “once in a lifetime” snowstorm. The country should expect transport chaos, widespread school closures and disruptions to supermarket supplies as Storm Emma and the bitterly cold weather front from Siberia hits Ireland later...
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Negotiating with Car Dealers
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 pressuring activity to negotiate but by following these tips you can make the best choices...
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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...