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Volkswagen Says the Next Generation of Combustion Cars Will Be Its Last
Next generation ICE vehicle's will be the last Volkswagen has said that the era of the combustion engine is coming to an end and their next generation of petrol and diesel cars in 2026 will be their last. Traditional car manufacturers are under increasing pressure from government regulators around the world to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions to combat climate change, prompting...
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President of IRHA blasted over calls to abolish the RSA
TD is blasted by Minister Shane Ross for the suggestion to abolish the Road Safety Authority Minister for Transport, Shane Ross has blasted TD Verona Murphy over call to scrap the RSA saying she is completely wrong. The Minister has totally dismissed the suggestion made by Murphy, who is the President of the Irish Road Hauliers’ Association. A few days...
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Volvo may limit the speed of its cars from next year
Volvo says they will limit speed limits on all their cars from next year and will limit the top speed of its new cars to 180 kmph (112mph). The Swedish car manufacturer is claiming that "too many people get seriously injured or even killed because of excessive speeding" and as a result of this, they will limit the speed capabilities...
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Are we seeing the end of the Internal Combustion Engine in Europe?
Diesel vehicles are on the way out in Europe Already in Europe, approximately 12.6 million cars are affected by diesel restrictions in some way or another. Cities across Europe are making it harder for these vehicles to access city centres based on emissions. It has become so acute that 36 per cent of all sales of diesel cars has dropped...
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Your go-to guide for buying your first car
Buying your first car can be very exciting, one of your first tastes of independence as a young adult. Although it can be easy to get caught up in the moment, we do not realise the number of things to consider when choosing the right first car for you! So before you go jumping at the first car that looks...
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The worlds most extreme SUV
Rezvani Tank X - the world's most extreme SUV A Californian company known for its radical modifications has created probably the worlds most extreme SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle). The Rezvani Tank X is a radical new approach to how the SUV is built and looks and is a real head-turner. The company calls it “the off-road supercar” and the worlds...
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National speed limits under review
Plans underway to allow members of the public to appeal speed limits A national speed limit audit is being conducted by the Department of Transport and its is nearing completion making it possible for members of the public to appeal speed limits in their own areas. Minister Shane Ross has confirmed that speed limits all over Ireland are under review...
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Hybrid Cars - Main Advantages and Considerations
Main advantages and disadvantages of Hybrid vehicles What are hybrid cars and what are the advantages and disadvantages? Find out about these cars need in our useful guide. A hybrid car uses more than one means of propulsion, combining a petrol or diesel engine with a battery-powered electric motor. One of the main advantages of owning a hybrid car is...
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The Toyota Camry Hybrid
The Toyota Camry Hybrid The Camry is back after 15 years, filling in the market gap left by the departing Avensis. This popular vehicle is now available in a petrol-hybrid configuration. Toyota has been creating pioneering Hybrids for over 20 years, and now they have brought out the next generation of hybrid technology in the form of the Camry taking...
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VRT NOx emissions
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Emission Levy Budget 2020 introduced charges for VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax) but many motorists are wondering what this will mean in practical terms when it comes to their own budgets? The NOx levy will be applied to all VRT category A vehicles (passenger and SUVs). The new charges being introduced will mean an increase in VRT for...