Opel has released the first official image of one of its new Geneva show stars, the Astra OPC EXTREME, which will be the basis for a future low-volume production run. Derived from the last year’s...

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The all-new second generation Nissan Qashqai crossover has just arrived in Irish showrooms with prices starting at €24,495 for the entry-level 1.2 petrol XE version. It’s available in two- and fou...

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Winter tyres eh? Snow has blanketed this country for perhaps four or five weeks in the last four or five years and suddenly everyone seems to be advocating specialist rubber wear for your car. ...

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Toyota has emerged as being the number one car brand that most Irish mums would choose, according to figures released by eumom.ie, Ireland's online parenting and pregnancy community for mums with chil...

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Ireland’s young drivers are being urged to sign up to take part in a major road safety challenge which could earn one of them the title of ‘Ireland’s Safest Young Driver’ and the chance to dri...

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To ensure the safety of all drivers and cyclists during winter, Ring Automotive has compiled some useful tips for drivers this winter to help plan and prepare for journeys. Tips: Keep the windscre...

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Goodyear’sFuelmax fuel efficient truck tyre line is now available and among the range offered is the first steer tyre to be classified EU Tyre Label A-grade in fuel economy. European fleets are n...

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Which?, the consumer champion, has awarded Best Buy status to the ContiWinterContact TS850 in two popular tyre sizes. The Which? Best Buy endorsements reveal the must-have tyres across popular size...

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Transport, Tourism and Sports Minister Leo Varadkar is moving to deal with two issue that have been a dark shadow over the motor industry for a long time. The offences of ‘car mileage clocking’ an...

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The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA) has published figures concerning its members’ sales in 2013. After a 2012 which registered a substantial contraction in the market (wit...

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The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has liaised with the Road Safety Authority and NCT management to clear up some confusion in the implementation of tyre regulations at NCT centres, resulting ...

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Dunlop has been chosen by Mercedes-AMG as the fitment to its new CLA 45 AMG model. The new CLA 45 AMG will be fitted on Dunlop’s Sport Maxx RT in a size 235/35ZR19 91Y XL MO, which was specially ...

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Nose-touching, mouth-covering, fidgeting and throat- clearing are all common signs of someone telling a lie and detecting these signals could save used car buyers from making a costly mistake. The ...

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DAN GRIFFIN Drivers who put severely and irreparably damaged vehicles back on the road face new sanctions under proposed legislation. Currently it is an offence under road traffic law to drive a...

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Falken Tyre Europe together with game developer SimBin have created the Falken Track Test Competition, offering online gamers the chance to win prizes such as tyres or driving experiences. Availa...

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Drivers are being reminded about the need for more regular tyre checks as flooding abates across the country. With its potential to cause aquaplaning, standing water remains a major hazard, wh...

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As the first representative of a completely new truck tyre generation for the goods sector, the Continental EcoPlus HT3 trailer tyre is set to take its place on the international commercial vehicle st...

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What's the first thing you consider when buying a car? Price? Fuel economy? Is it how many car seats will it fit in the back? The colour? I wonder how high up the priority list the safety...

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Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar is set to move amendments to the Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013 on Wednesday which will introduce the offence of “interference with the odomet...

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The final new vehicle statistics for 2013 issued by SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) show that the sale of new cars was down 104 units (-33%) in December 2013 compared to 2012 (down from 316...

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When watching racecars on TV we always hear commentators talking about getting heat into the tyres. But why do tyres need heat, and can you have too much of a good thing? Most of us understand that...

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Road users must take more responsibility for their actions to help improve road safety for all, Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has said. Its call follows recent figures showing that t...

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Claudia Schiffer has been hired to help sell Opels. Her global appeal has ensured an internationally successful career spanning over 25 years. Originally from the Rhineland, Schiffer now slips i...

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Road-users are being urged to wear high visibility material when out walking or cycling on Irish roads as Road Safety Authority (RSA) research has revealed that over half of pedestrian fatalities to d...

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Car sales are set to rise in 2014, according to the AA. Research carried out by the motoring body predicts a substantial increase, with 3% of respondents confirming they would be buying a new vehic...

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New car sales fell by 6.6 per cent last year to 74,303 registrations. Sales slipped from 79,574 in 2012, despite the introduction of a new six-month registration system at the behest of the motor trad...

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A third of UK motorists (32%) believe kicking a tyre is an adequate test of whether it is properly inflated, new research has revealed. More worrying still was the finding that almost one in four...

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The Toyota Auris Van and Ssangyong Korando Commercial have been named Category Winners of the Continental Irish Van of the Year 2014 title by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) Van Jur...

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By Padraic Deane Audi Ireland hosted an exciting national Audi quattro test drive event from last Thursday to Saturday (5th – 7th of December) in Weston airport, to showcase the herita...

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Britain’s Transport Minister, Patrick McLoughlin has yet to be persuaded that a ban on the use of tyres over 10 years of age would be beneficial to road safety. The Minister made his comments in ...

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