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# cars - Monday 30 March, 2020
No need to worry if your NCT has just gone out of date - the Government's going to extend their expiration dates
The new measures are expected to be published in the coming days.
# cars - Wednesday 29 January, 2020
Part of NCT test suspended with immediate effect over safety checks on vehicle lifts
It comes one day after MOT testing in Northern Ireland was suspended due to similar issues.
# cars - Thursday 2 January, 2020
117,000 new cars registered in Ireland in 2019 and just 3% were electric
The government is expected to soon publish draft legislation banning the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030.
# cars - Sunday 29 December, 2019
Gardaí following definite line of inquiry after six cars destroyed by fire in Co Clare
Several other vehicles were also damaged in the incident on Friday night.
# cars - Friday 11 October, 2019
'They're taking 2c off us that they don't need': Drivers paying levy on petrol that is no longer needed, committee hears
The levy has been paid on petrol, oil and diesel since 1996.
# cars - Friday 19 July, 2019
Thousands of Irish Subaru cars recalled due to defect in passenger airbag
The recall affects 2,500 vehicles in the Republic of Ireland.
# cars - Monday 8 July, 2019
Hybrid and electric car sales increase by 68.5% so far this year
Wicklow’s electric car sales jumped massively, while Longford’s hybrid car licencing jumped by almost 15%.
# cars - Sunday 2 June, 2019
Man shot in the stomach in west Dublin not suffering from life-threatening injuries
Emergency services attended the scene and the man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
# cars - Monday 1 April, 2019
More electric vehicles sold in Ireland so far this year than in whole of 2018
A total of 1,437 electric vehicles were registered so far this year.
# cars - Friday 29 March, 2019
Irish car buyers shopping abroad as figures show drop in number of new vehicles taxed during 2018
It has been suggested that drivers are buying from the UK on the back of a strong Euro.
# cars - Thursday 28 March, 2019
Explainer: All you need to know about the EU's new road safety technology proposals
The EU yesterday announced a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.
# cars - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
All cars sold after 2022 must have speed-limiting technology, EU says
It is part of a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.
# cars - Tuesday 5 February, 2019
People reminded to lock their cars after 35 robberies in Cork at weekend
Many of the vehicles targeted were unlocked.
# cars - Sunday 3 February, 2019
Nissan confirms new car model will not be built in Sunderland factory
The car giant announced in 2016 that it planned to build the model at its plant in Sunderland.
# cars - Friday 1 February, 2019
Brexit blamed for drop in new car sales
More than 32,000 new cars were registered in January, a 12.6% reduction on the same period last year.
It's another freezing morning - here's what you can do to keep your pipes clear and your car running
Temperatures today are only set to reach as high as 5 degrees with a sharp frost present on many roads.
# cars - Wednesday 2 January, 2019
Electric car sales double but this SUV was the most popular new car in Ireland in 2018
Overall, new car sales fell last year by 4.4%.
# cars - Tuesday 11 December, 2018
Four men arrested over vintage car sales where elderly people were targeted
Gardaí said the operation “relates to offences of deception involving the purchase and sale of vintage and classic cars”.
# cars - Saturday 8 September, 2018
Almost 200 supercars are driving around Ireland in an attempt to break a world record
Cannonball 2018 kicked off from Malahide Castle yesterday morning.
# cars - Tuesday 14 August, 2018
Poll: Do you think drivers who park on cycle lanes should get penalty points?
Is it time to get tough on motorists who block cycle lanes?
Minister admits 'difficulties' in bringing in law for minimum passing distance when overtaking cyclists
A new law to require drivers to allow one metre when passing cyclists on roads was announced in February.
# cars - Thursday 2 August, 2018
Had your car or bike damaged by a pothole? You're not the only one
Six in 10 people have had their mode of transport damaged by potholes.
# cars - Sunday 29 July, 2018
Slight drop in cost of petrol and diesel, but we're still paying more than last year
Drivers are paying 10c more compared to July 2017.
# cars - Friday 15 June, 2018
Motorists urged to slow down and be more aware of tractors this summer
There have been a number of fatal road accidents in recent days.
# cars - Sunday 20 May, 2018
Driverless cars: What will they mean for Ireland's future road safety, jobs and even our driving tests?
Even if you don’t drive them, driverless cars could be part of your driving test.
# cars - Sunday 13 May, 2018
Meet the 'secretive' Limerick man who's quietly putting eyes on spacecraft and cars
Arralis CEO Barry Lunn is working towards the motoring industry’s ‘iPhone moment’.
# cars - Friday 11 May, 2018
Volkswagen to recall 410,000 cars over faulty seat belt issue
VW will begin writing to affected buyers “within the next few weeks”, it said.
# cars - Wednesday 9 May, 2018
Cars sold in Ireland included in recall of 312,000 BMW vehicles
The affected models are BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, Z4 and X1 petrol and diesel models made between March 2007 and August 2011.
# cars - Saturday 31 March, 2018
All new cars in Ireland to be equipped to dial emergency services if you crash
eCall is a new life-saving technology which will be fitted to all new cars from today.
# cars - Tuesday 27 March, 2018
One third of all cars broken into in residential areas left unlocked - Gardaí
Gardaí say that the vast majority of cars that were broken into or stolen from were done so using the key.
# cars - Monday 12 March, 2018
'There's a cycling agenda here' - debate hots up ahead of planning meeting on Dublin's proposed civic plaza
The proposed College Green plaza has raised some businesses’ hackles.
# cars - Friday 2 March, 2018
'It’s not just your own life you’re risking': People told to not drive unless journey is essential
Several people had to be rescued after getting stuck in their cars.
# cars - Friday 16 February, 2018
You won't be able to buy a petrol or diesel car in Ireland after 2030
NCT certs will not be issued for non-zero emissions cars.
# cars - Sunday 14 January, 2018
Over 228 people appeal car clamping decisions in the first two months of new law
Last year legislation came into effect to regulate clamping in Ireland, allowing for an appeals process from people who have felt hard-done by from clamping companies.
# cars - Thursday 11 January, 2018
Dun Laoghaire burglary gangs 'have joined forces' to target upmarket areas of south Dublin
The gangs have been robbing homes and cars for over a decade.
# cars - Saturday 28 October, 2017
Take note - road closures are in place across Dublin ahead of tomorrow's city marathon
The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon will be running across the capital from 8.55am tomorrow.
# cars - Friday 20 October, 2017
Poll: Have you ever been caught speeding?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
# cars - Thursday 21 September, 2017
'You could grow rice in the field': Scramble to clean up Ploughing site after yesterday's flooding
New carparks have been set up for the final day of the Ploughing.
# cars - Monday 18 September, 2017
Diesel emissions may be responsible for 5,000 deaths in Europe every year
Researchers say almost half of those deaths could be preventable.
# cars - Monday 14 August, 2017
Extra bus lanes for Dublin city as cars will be reduced to one lane on quays
Cars will also be banned from turning right onto O’Connell Bridge from Bachelors Walk.
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Poll: Should social media companies do more to tackle the spread of Covid-19 misinformation?
MESSAGING APP WhatsApp today introduced new measures to curb the spread of misinformation on its platform.
The move will see messages, including video content and images, restricted from being forwarded to more than one person in one go.
The app previously allowed messages to be forwarded to up to five people in one go but with the large volumes of misinformation around Covid-19 being circulated, the company, which is owned by Facebook has moved to restrict forwarding.
Other social media companies have also tried to combat misinformation on their platforms by including links to the World Health Organisation and the HSE.
So today, we’re asking: Should social media companies do more to tackle the spread of Covid-19 misinformation?
Poll Results:
Yes (4659)
No (878)
I'm not sure (176)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
'Nefarious actors are at the root of Covid-19 fake news - and they are part of dangerous geo-political games'
By Billy Kelleher - @BillyKelleherTD
GOAL: We hope to learn lessons from the west when tackling any African Covid-19 outbreak
By Dr Enida Friel
Dr Enida Friel of GOAL says Covid-19 will not be beaten until it’s beaten by all countries.
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