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South Dublin County Council has launched a campaign highlighting the dangers of mobile phone distraction ahead of a National Day of Action for Mobile Phone Distraction on August 19. Backed by An Garda Síochána and the RSA, it warns that using a phone while driving makes a collision four times more likely. Gardaí will also operate checkpoints as part of the initiative.
Maxol is investing €2.6 million in a major redevelopment of its Dooradoyle service station in Co. Limerick. Due for completion in November, the expanded site will gain a Burger King, stocking of the Dunnes Stores Simply Better range, a larger Maxol Market Deli and 40 per cent more seating, while the overall building grows by 50 per cent.
Hot on the heels of our first drive of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the rather confusing news that the non-electric C-Class saloon and estate are coming in for a significant midlife update. There's an exterior revamp, an all-digital new cabin, lots of technology throughout and a PHEV that can go further than 100km on a charge, officially. Here are the images to start with...
Skoda Ireland has released details on the pricing of its new range-topper, the Peaq. This all-electric, seven-seat SUV will start from €54,996 and hit the Irish market in early 2027. Full pricing in our news story, while our review of the pre-production prototype of the Peaq has also been updated to reflect the confirmed prices and finalised range and charging speeds.
Gordon Murray has revealed the S1 at The Quail, a more touring-focused take on the S1 LM. Its 4.2-litre naturally aspirated Cosworth V12 produces up to 690hp and revs to 12,100rpm, driving through a six-speed manual gearbox. Active aero and revised suspension feature, while production is limited to 64 cars. Yes, it looks a lot like the McLaren F1 and yes, it has a central driving position. *swoon*
We know, CompleteCar.ie is supposed to be a sensible site to help car buyers choose their next car, but August is quiet for news, we needed fresh content to test our new website out and, well, we’re all car nuts at heart, so we couldn’t ignore Monterey Car Week in California, could we? Hence all the exotica gracing our pages. Normal service will resume soon...
Porsche has revealed a one-off creation made by its Sonderwunsch division in conjunction with Manthey Racing for a well-heeled customer. Based on his own 911 GT2 RS, the 'Flachbau RS' is a modern-day take on the famous Moby Dick racer of the 1970s, including a flattened nose with bespoke LED lights. This one is road legal, however, and the story of its development is worth a read.
The Aston Martin Velan has just been unveiled. It's a V12-engined supercar with a twin-turbocharged 5.2-litre engine mounted up front, sending 850hp and 1,000Nm of torque to the unsuspecting back wheels. Monterey Week played host to the new coupe, which will only be sold to 150 buyers. Full story in the Car News section.
