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New car sales plunge by 12pc in the UK
New car sales have plunged 12.2pc in October over in the UK, marking it the seventh consecutive month of declines in sales across the water. This acceleration in decline comes on the foot of a fall of 9pc recorded the previous month in September. According to the chief executive of trade body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Mike...
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Tesla to make car in China in 3 years
Tesla to manufacture in China in 3 years Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Tesla Motors has said that they are planning to manufacture cars in China in about 3 years. The autonomous EV company is setting a "rough target" of producing cars in China around 2020 and in particular, the Chinese manufacturing plant will focus on the crossover...
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Could driverless cars mean the end of speeding tickets?
Could driverless cars mean the end of speeding tickets? Could driverless cars mean the end of speeding tickets? And if the car is not under the control of the driver/passenger will insurance companies or software developers be liable for road traffic penalties and forced to pay fines. So what happens when the driverless car breaks the law? If...
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The Cabinet has approved changes to make it illegal for unaccompanied learner drivers to drive your car
The Cabinet has approved new changes to legislation which will make it illegal for unaccompanied learner drivers to drive your car. As part of these new measures, Gardaí will be given the powers to seize any vehicle if a learner driver is discovered to be driving without a qualified driver present. This essentially means that car owners who allow unaccompanied...
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Rolls-Royce wants more bespoke cars
More bespoke cars to be produced by Rolls Royce For many keen motorists, owning a Rolls-Royce would mean that they have arrived but for most, owning one of these iconic cars is just simply attainable. For the wealthy customers who make up the über-luxury brand's target market, it would appear that the current offering of opulent options and stylish cars...
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What is a Car History Check?
What is a vehicle history check and is it really worth it? Every day in Ireland there are many people who unknowingly buy used cars that have either been previously written off, damaged, stolen, clocked or under finance! On first look, everything may initially seem fine with these vehicles and many new owners are unaware of any outstanding and historical...
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Irish Government owns just five electric-powered cars
Irish Government electric car ownership Despite urging people to avoid fossil-fuel cars, the Irish State is not taking their own advice and has been shown slow to make a switch EV power in own fleet. Of the 6,536 vehicles owned by the Irish State, only 5 are electric-powered. The statistics released by Minister for Transport Shane Ross confirm a poor...
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Here are some top tips on how to defrost your car safely
Tips on how to defrost your car It’s that time of year again when we can feel the cold snaps coming in once more. As we approach wintertime it is a good idea to be prepared for winter motoring. As such, here are some top tips on defrosting your car safely without getting yourself into hot water 1. Turn on...
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UK car industry forecast for further downgrade
Industry figures in the UK are revealing another cut in sales forecasts for The fall in demand for new vehicles in the UK is accelerating and will trigger a further downgrade to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) market predictions. One source described the situation developing, “not a crash, but a significant adjustment”. Six months ago the SMMT’s...
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China’s tech giants are setting their sights on futuristic car innovation
Futuristic vehicle innovation Chinese tech giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent have moved up a gear in the race to build, what they class as smartphones on wheels’. Over the past five years, these huge Chinese corporations have been ramping up their development towards lucrative apps for smartphones but they are now turning their attention to building intelligent and connected vehicles....