Motor industry budget proposal will create 59 jobs in Mayo

Fri, Sep 20, 2013

A new proposed scheme by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) will help create 59 jobs in Mayo if the Government agrees to the idea which was part of SIMI’s pre-budget submission.

Inappropriate disposal of end of life vehicles may expose registered owners of vehicles to new motor tax liabilities

Fri, Sep 20, 2013

The transition period during which those in arrears of motor tax either pay the arrears and take out new motor tax or make a declaration of non-use expires on September 30 2013. From October 1 owners will be unable to make such declaration of non-use without having the arrears paid together interest and an additional three months tax in respect of the vehicle.

Volkswagen to debut two electric cars in Frankfurt

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

Volkswagen will be presenting two new and extremely efficient electric cars at the Frankfurt International Motor Show which runs until September 22.

New Peugeot 308 to be revealed to the public

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

Peugeot will showcase its latest new models and innovations to the world at the Frankfurt Motor Show, including the new 308, the thrilling 308 R Concept, and the new RCZ R sports coupe. Also, on display will be the astonishing 208 T16 Pikes Peak car, a 2008 hybrid air concept and the 208 hybrid FE demonstrator. The range of new vehicles will be complemented by new BlueHDi models, featuring Euro 6 diesel emissions control technology, available from the end of 2013.

Opel Adam’s new engine gives a triple punch

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

Opel is set to unveil a new high-tech 1.0-litre three–cylinder petrol engine at this month’s Frankfurt International Motor Show, ahead of its debut in the Adam city car next year.

New Opel Insignia arrives later this year

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

The new Opel Insignia range will be launched here later this year and will be available as a five-door hatch, four-door saloon and sports tourer.

Opel claims the new Insignia is not only the lowest CO2 emitting car in its sector, but now also the most streamlined vehicle in the world in its class.

Galway welcomes the Renault into the West Cycle

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

This Saturday (September 7) the ‘Renault into the West Cycle Challenge’ will arrive in Eyre Square.

Commuter houses targeted by burglars

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Burglaries are on the up. We had an idea this was happening in part because the AA provides home insurance so we see a lot of it first hand in terms of claims. But there are all sorts of other data sets, including Garda and CSO statistics, that tell the same story.

Road safety in crisis

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

It is often the case in business that the time when you should be worried about something is not when it is in a crisis. The worries tend to be obvious at that stage, and everyone is focussed.

Ford Kuga SUV on the road for Heritage Week

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

National Heritage Week runs until Sunday and Ford tells us its new Kuga model has been pressed into service, touring the country visiting a selection of the 1,700 events that are taking place in the celebration of Ireland’s national heritage.

Honda’s NSX Concept-GT

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Honda has unveiled the NSX Concept-GT, a racing machine to enter the GT500 class of the 2014 SUPER GT Series.

Whiplash scourge costing British drivers

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

The British are in the process of learning a lesson that we learnt the hard way a decade ago. Their system for motor insurance is riddled with fraud and exaggeration. Levels of compensation are far too high and claims too frequent.

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