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Formula 1 considers slowing down cars to make the racing better
Despite not being the greatest proponent of the Drag Reduction System overtaking aid in Formula 1 racing, the F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn says that the DRS (Drag Reduction System) will remain in Formula 1 racing for the moment. The drag reduction system (or DRS) is a form of driver-adjustable bodywork aimed at reducing aerodynamic drag in order to increase...
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Tesla dominating luxury car segment in Europe
According to market research carried out by JATO Dynamics who provide automotive market intelligence to the motoring industry, the Tesla Model S is now dominating the luxury car segment in Europe. Tesla has had a foothold in its home country, the United States for a few years now but up until now it has not surpassed some of the flagship...
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Daimler shares fall in light of new report about software device in Mercedes cars
Daimler shares fell 2.1 per cent to €70.98 on Monday following media reports alleging the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars had used software engine management systems to pass stringent U.S. emissions tests. U.S. investigators have found that Mercedes-Benz were equipping their cars with software which may have helped them to pass diesel emissions tests in the US. The media report based...
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Joe Duffy Group to buy part of rival Motorpark
The BMW car dealer, which is headquartered in Finglas hopes that the companies mergers watchdog approves the sale on time, which they hope will go through next month. Joe Duffy’s parent or JDM Automotive as the company is otherwise known, has agreed to buy their rival, Motorpark Athlone. As part of the deal, they are also looking to acquire a...
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WATCH: Sulky Race Chaos on N7
Motorists were astounded and frustrated by a "dangerous" sulky race which caused delays on one of the country's busiest routes this morning. Up to six vehicles abreast, across three lanes on the N7 Naas Road, were captured on video driving slowly. Other spectators of the race where seen leaning out of car windows cheering on the racers as they drove...
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Cars being abandoned on British roads trebles
Britain is 'becoming a scrapyard' as the number of cars being dumped and abandoned on the roadside trebles There has been a resurgence of old bangers being left at the side of the road by their owners as higher scrappage costs are leading to more drivers looking to save on the scrapping costs. The data comes from Freedom of Information...
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Diesel cars still popular with drivers despite negative press
Diesel cars still popular with drivers despite negative press Research has revealed that diesel cars are suited to more than TWICE as many drivers than petrol cars because they are more fuel efficient and definitely cheaper for drivers that do a lot of mileage Diesel vehicles have been subject to huge negativity in the past few years and especially in...
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Kitty Hawk CEO says flying cars will be in the air within five years
The CEO of a Larry Page-backed firm said that flying cars will be in the air within five years Sebastian Thrun who is the CEO of Kitty Hawk, a company backed Alphabet Chief Executive Larry Page, told media sources. At the moment, flying cars are in the "science phase." of development but could still take off in the next five...
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Looks like Brexit may be hitting new car sales
New CSO figures show that there has been a 3.2% fall in new car sales in January compared with the same month last year. Many in the automotive industry are claiming that the economic uncertainties of Brexit are a factor. The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office has showed that in addition to the 3.2% decrease in new car...
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Always wear your underpants when you are working under your car
Here’s an amusing story from local paper in Brisbane, Australia. It's the story of one Brisbane couple, especially the wife who had an adventurous day. The couple drove to their local shopping centre but just as they got their car into the car park, it broke down. The man told his wife that she should carry on with the shopping...