Car News Archive

Opel joins the Country set

6 May 2014 Insignia Country Tourer is first part of Opel's plan to dramatically increase its crossover and SUV range.

VRT pricing safety systems out of reach

4 May 2014 Ford Car Buying Trends shows tiny percentage of Irish car buyers opting for life saving systems.

New car sales up 28 per cent in April

2 May 2014 Green shoots continue to grow as new car sales still on the rise.

Stiff new penalties for texting and driving

1 May 2014 Texting at the wheel now gets you a €1,000 fine and a court appearance.

McLaren F1 #RememberSenna with Monaco video

1 May 2014 Video is of Senna's dominant 1988 qualifying lap intermixed with introspective commentary.

Rolex creates ultimate instrument panel for land speed record

30 April 2014 Legendary Swiss watch maker creates the dials that will tell Bloodhound's Andy Green when he breaks the new Land Speed Record.

Concerns raised over Google Glass use while driving

30 April 2014 Wearable smartphone has not yet gone on sale, but majority feel it should be banned for motorists.

Aston confirms new platforms are on the way

30 April 2014 Days of Aston's current carbon-and-aluminium VH chassis are numbered, it seems.

Mercedes broadens SUV range

30 April 2014 SUVs are a key part of Mercedes-Benz's new model strategy, with more coupé-style models expected.

Drivers wasting money by missing the details

30 April 2014 Ford and Michelin surveys show Irish drivers are wasting thousands every year

Bikers urged to be careful over Bank Holiday Weekend

29 April 2014 Increase in motorcycle deaths leads to appeal from the RSA and An Garda Síochána.

Self-driving Volvos hit the road

29 April 2014 Swedish pilot project uses 'Autopilot' in 100 sample vehicles to negotiate Gothenburg traffic.