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Electric Kalashnikov - Maker of the Lethal Weapon AK-47 Creates EV Car
The famous Russian weapons manufacturer, Kalashnikov who are the makers of the lethal AK-47 Automatic Assault Rifle has created a retro-looking electric car to rival Tesla. Kalashnikov has unveiled its new electric car inspired by a rare 1970s model, saying the new technology will rival Elon Musk’s Tesla. The machine gun maker, presented their retro-looking pale blue prototype,...
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Can Ireland become a global hub for autonomous cars?
John Cormican, general manager of vehicle engineering at Jaguar Land Rover Ireland believes that Ireland could become a global leader in AV development, especially on the west coast. It’s been a long time since Ireland has had a car manufacturing operation since it died off with Ford in 1984. There is a history in vehicle manufacturing here in Ireland...
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Take That's Howard Donald will host a new motoring TV series
Take That's Howard Donald has landed a brand new job and will host a brand new Channel 4 TV Series dedicated to motoring Producers have not yet announced when the series will air with the world famous Boy Band Pop Star at the helm but they are planning on it being a hit. Howard Donald will team up with...
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Škoda unveils new stained-glass car for Popes visit
Škoda Ireland has unveiled an amazing car with stained-glass windows specially commissioned for Pope's visit. The Czech carmaker has specially commissioned the decorative car to celebrate the Pope’s visit to Ireland on Sunday. Skoda said the windows were completed by Evan Connan, Ireland’s “last fully trained traditional stained-glass designer,”. The stained glass windows have over 1,700 individual pieces of...
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Transport options for Pope’s visit
When it comes to transport options for the visit, it is advisable to make yourself aware of any transport issues the visit will cause. An Garda Siochána is advising members of the public not to use their own cars but instead use public transport. There will be a Controlled Access Zone around Dublin City starting at the M50 from 6...
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Are PCP’s as bad as some are making out? | PCP Car Deals - MyVehicle
Personal Contract Plans When considering financing a new car, you may have considered a PCP Personal Contract Plan? When weighing up all your options PCP’s can sound a good idea and they can be for some but it is necessary to consider all options that are right for you. There has been some negative media focus on PCP Finance recently...
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City of London limited ban on non-electric ICE vehicles
The City of London is planning to ban all non-electric vehicles from a special “low-emission” street, in a pilot programme. This is to draw attention to what City authorities say is the severity of the air pollution crisis plaguing the financial heart of the British capital. The square mile city City of London is home to several of London’s...
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What Will the New WLTP Emissions Standards Test Mean For Both Consumers and the Motor Industry?
Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure What are the new WLTP emissions standards and how will it affect you? It wouldn’t be the first thing on your mind but have you noticed your car’s Co2 emissions going up lately? Probably not but that certainly what is bound to happen quite soon. The new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure...
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Write-off Categories in the UK Explained | CAT N Salvage - MyVehicle
UK Write-off Categories When any vehicle is involved in an accident or has been damaged and reported to an insurer, the accident report which the insurance company undertakes through inspection by a vehicle assessor will determine what category the vehicle is placed in. The categories are based on the damage and the financial outlay that would be required to...
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South Korea bans 20,000 BMW’s after engine fires
The Transport Ministry in South Korea said on Tuesday it plans to ban around 20,000 BMW from the streets because of mounting public fears about engine fires. The driving ban has been announced after 27 engines went up in flames between January and July. BMW in Korea has apologized last week and they have also embarked on a vehicle...