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Tesla cars get a big update
Tesla cars got a big update a few days ago. There has been some hype about this update for the past few months in the Tesla drivers world and version 9.0 has been rolled out by the Autonomous EV company. Even though this has been a well-anticipated update, they have withheld one of the bigger expected features, the one that...
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Ikea could build Autonomous mobile living rooms
Ikea is looking at creating autonomous shuttles with lounge-like interiors as a business opportunity. Ikea’s Research and Development department, known as Space10 has revealed several virtual concepts for their vision of the future. Carrying on from their area of expertise, the concept vehicles have Ikea interiors with drawers, tables, and sofa chairs etc. Space10, the furniture giant’s research and development...
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Hard Brexit May Set Back UK Motor Industry 25 Years
European car manufacturers and parts suppliers have given a dire warning to the British that if there is a hard Brexit it may set the UK motor industry back 25 years. The warnings came from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, European Association of Automotive Suppliers, Brembo Brakes and BMW They are contending that a No-deal Brexit will cause disruption...
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MyVehicle.ie continues to provide essential car history to potential vehicle buyers
MyVehicle.ie is Ireland's premier vehicle history checking website offering free car identity checks and also invaluable paid vehicle reports to individuals and other prospective buyers of vehicles. MyVehicle.ie is helping thousands of Irish motorists make more informed decisions. The vehicle history check expert website is going from strength to strength and is fast becoming the go-to website for...
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Germany recalls 100,000 Opel cars in diesel scandal investigation
Just hours after the Opel headquarters was raided by German authorities, Germany’s Transport Ministry has issued a recall of almost 100,000 of Opel cars on Monday. The German Government suspects that some of its diesel-engine cars were equipped with software designed to manipulate emissions. Opel Germany has acknowledged that public prosecutors from Frankfurt raided and searched...
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NCT Contract Up For Tender
NCT (National Car Test) contract worth €650 million up for grabs for ten years from 2020 to 2030 The company which operates the test at the moment is Applus. Last year they made profits €6.5 million in profit last year, down 20% from 2016. The National Car Test contract is worth €650 million to the successful bidder. The Road...
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Why will my car not start?
The car won't start! What next? It's a busy morning and you are in a hurry. You quickly jump into your car and turn the key in the ignition only to find that the car won’t start. This is most assuredly very frustrating and can send you off in a terrible mood so none of us likes when this happens,...
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Funny: Girl Attempts To Swindle Pocket Money From Dad With Forged Speeding Fines
One young girl from England has attempted to swindle her dad for pocket money by sending him forged speeding fines Elizabeth Kay-Devine, from Lancashire, UK was just six years old when she came up with the precocious and ingenious scam. On her first attempt in her devious money-making scheme, she sent her dad a phoney speeding fine complete...
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Most Popular Cars in Ireland for September 2018 (Nationwide)
Car Sales for September The MyVehicle.ie Nationwide Market Overview report for the month of September 2018 shows that of the top ten used cars sold by Independent dealers in Ireland, the number one best selling car was the Volkswagen Golf. When it came to Franchise dealers, of the top-ten used cars sold, the number one spot again went to the...
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What Side of the Car Do You Fill Up On?
Most of us have been in the situation where we pull up to the pumps at the forecourt and we are confused as to which side the petrol cap is on. We may find ourselves looking in the side mirrors to see if we can make out which side the cap is on. Some of us may even decide to...