High and dry - Drugs the new alcohol?

Fri, May 04, 2012

There is a nasty hidden problem on Irish roads – drugs and driving. 

Of course the nastiest drug on the road is still alcohol, but at least that is a problem that is well understood. There is an abundance of research nationally and globally on the effects of alcohol, so much so that we can comfortably draw up clear rules for permitted levels in the blood. 

Ford introduces a range of springtime offers

Fri, May 04, 2012

Special offers now at Ford Ireland include the following:

Speed limits have become an Irish joke

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

Irish speed limits are daft. Without looking very hard, any one of us can come up with a list of locations where we know the limit is too high, too low, or just plain ridiculous. 

Car tax on Road to Nowhere

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

The Irish government has a problem. It is a problem that the AA can be very relaxed about because it is something our members are likely to cheer. Vehicle Registration Tax takings have collapsed. This monstrous tax on car owners has always been deeply unpopular and lots of people will be glad to hear that motorists are paying far less of it.

Government examining new measures to tackle repeat road offenders

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar announced this week that the Government is examining a range of measures designed to tackle the problem of repeat offenders on the roads.

Minister Varadkar was speaking at the Road Safety Authority’s annual international conference on ‘Recidivist Behaviour and Driver Rehabilitation’ in Dublin Castle.

Ford introduces a range of special offers

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

Ford Ireland has just launched a package of special offers comprising a special 4.9 per cent low finance for models across the range; Topaz fuel vouchers of up to €1,300 on Mondeo; and a ‘no worries’ for three years package: extended warranty, roadside assistance and free servicing for three years on selected models – including Ireland’s top selling car, the Ford Focus.

Insurance Prices – be thankful we’re not as bad as UK

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

The average cost of motor insurance rose during the last year but only slightly. It is up by three per cent and most of that is explained by the increase in the government levy on insurance from 3 per cent to 5 per cent One more way in which the taxman gets his pound of flesh from us.

Pothole related damage down year on year

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

After a mild winter, damage to vehicles in Ireland as a result of potholes is down on last year, according to the results of an AA poll of more than 20,000 people.

Exclusive preview of Nissan NV400 at CV show

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

Nissan has chosen the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham in April to give operators an exclusive preview of its new NV400 chassis cab range.

Ford partners with Titanic project in Cobh

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Ford Ireland has become a partner of the Titanic 100 Cobh 2012 centenary project with the provision of a pair of specially liveried new Galaxy models that will be used during the year-long commemoration.

New Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV is here

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

The first of the new third generation Mercedes-Benz SUVs has just arrived in Ireland and with the added attraction of an 11 per cent price reduction on the outgoing model. It is the second of three new models to be launched here this year. Coming in the wake of the new B-Class, the M-Class links a strong off-road heritage to the comfort of a luxury premium saloon.

Access to Saab parts and technical support

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

Former Irish Saab importer Scanveco Ltd tells us that its dealers in the network are continuing “business as usual” by providing full technical support and parts supply to the many Saab owners in Ireland.

Saab Parts AB was a separate trading company and was not involved in the bankruptcy proceedings involving the car building company. Considerable progress has already been made in restoring a robust supply chain for parts.

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