#Cars

# cars - Friday 10 July, 2020

# Renault Megane

Volvo and Renault recall certain cars after issues identified

Jul 10th 2020, 3:44 PM 23,877 Views 4 Comments

A number of Volvo cars and some Renault Meganes are being recalled to fix issues.

# cars - Friday 22 May, 2020

# Your Say

Poll: Should private cars be banned from city centres?

May 22nd 2020, 8:24 AM 43,726 Views 98 Comments

Dublin City Council has proposed measures to allow the city to function as Covid-19 restrictions are eased.

# cars - Friday 24 April, 2020

# Driving

Avoiding flat batteries and flooded engines: Ways to keep cars in good condition while sitting idle

Apr 24th 2020, 5:38 PM 31,755 Views 36 Comments

AA Ireland said a lot of breakdowns at the moment are from faults caused by lack of use.

# cars - Monday 30 March, 2020

# Extension

No need to worry if your NCT has just gone out of date - the Government's going to extend their expiration dates

Mar 30th 2020, 1:53 PM 76,478 Views 51 Comments

The new measures are expected to be published in the coming days.

# cars - Wednesday 29 January, 2020

# SAFETY INSPECTION

Part of NCT test suspended with immediate effect over safety checks on vehicle lifts

Updated Jan 29th 2020, 8:25 PM 58,245 Views 68 Comments

It comes one day after MOT testing in Northern Ireland was suspended due to similar issues.

# cars - Thursday 2 January, 2020

# On The Road

117,000 new cars registered in Ireland in 2019 and just 3% were electric

Jan 2nd 2020, 2:41 PM 35,377 Views 124 Comments

The government is expected to soon publish draft legislation banning the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030.

# cars - Sunday 29 December, 2019

# Shannon

Gardaí following definite line of inquiry after six cars destroyed by fire in Co Clare

Dec 29th 2019, 6:30 AM 26,878 Views 2 Comments

Several other vehicles were also damaged in the incident on Friday night.

# cars - Friday 11 October, 2019

# Petrol

'They're taking 2c off us that they don't need': Drivers paying levy on petrol that is no longer needed, committee hears

Oct 11th 2019, 6:10 AM 34,793 Views 42 Comments

The levy has been paid on petrol, oil and diesel since 1996.

# cars - Friday 19 July, 2019

# Recall

Thousands of Irish Subaru cars recalled due to defect in passenger airbag

Jul 19th 2019, 2:31 PM 8,404 Views 4 Comments

The recall affects 2,500 vehicles in the Republic of Ireland.

# cars - Monday 8 July, 2019

# CSO

Hybrid and electric car sales increase by 68.5% so far this year

Jul 8th 2019, 10:46 PM 22,254 Views 74 Comments

Wicklow’s electric car sales jumped massively, while Longford’s hybrid car licencing jumped by almost 15%.

# cars - Sunday 2 June, 2019

# Mulhuddart

Man shot in the stomach in west Dublin not suffering from life-threatening injuries

Jun 2nd 2019, 12:15 PM 26,566 Views 33 Comments

Emergency services attended the scene and the man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

# cars - Monday 1 April, 2019

# Beep Beep

More electric vehicles sold in Ireland so far this year than in whole of 2018

Apr 1st 2019, 2:17 PM 17,438 Views 66 Comments

A total of 1,437 electric vehicles were registered so far this year.

# cars - Friday 29 March, 2019

# Motoring

Irish car buyers shopping abroad as figures show drop in number of new vehicles taxed during 2018

Mar 29th 2019, 5:50 PM 26,848 Views 55 Comments

It has been suggested that drivers are buying from the UK on the back of a strong Euro.

# cars - Thursday 28 March, 2019

# Explainer

Explainer: All you need to know about the EU's new road safety technology proposals

Mar 28th 2019, 6:05 AM 14,465 Views 30 Comments

The EU yesterday announced a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.

# cars - Wednesday 27 March, 2019

# Road Safety

All cars sold after 2022 must have speed-limiting technology, EU says

Mar 27th 2019, 7:45 AM 24,763 Views 91 Comments

It is part of a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.

# cars - Tuesday 5 February, 2019

# Warning

People reminded to lock their cars after 35 robberies in Cork at weekend

Feb 5th 2019, 10:23 PM 27,686 Views 18 Comments

Many of the vehicles targeted were unlocked.

# cars - Sunday 3 February, 2019

# Brexit

Nissan confirms new car model will not be built in Sunderland factory

Feb 3rd 2019, 12:56 PM 32,874 Views 81 Comments

The car giant announced in 2016 that it planned to build the model at its plant in Sunderland.

# cars - Friday 1 February, 2019

# 191

Brexit blamed for drop in new car sales

Feb 1st 2019, 4:12 PM 19,203 Views 56 Comments

More than 32,000 new cars were registered in January, a 12.6% reduction on the same period last year.

# Cold Snap

It's another freezing morning - here's what you can do to keep your pipes clear and your car running

Feb 1st 2019, 6:15 AM 26,774 Views 13 Comments

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

# Four-wheel Drive

Electric car sales double but this SUV was the most popular new car in Ireland in 2018

Jan 2nd 2019, 1:21 PM 64,863 Views 65 Comments

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

Dec 11th 2018, 10:56 PM 23,470 Views 0 Comments

Gardaí said the operation “relates to offences of deception involving the purchase and sale of vintage and classic cars”.

# cars - Saturday 8 September, 2018

# Cannonball 2018

Almost 200 supercars are driving around Ireland in an attempt to break a world record

Sep 8th 2018, 9:15 AM 53,252 Views 52 Comments

Cannonball 2018 kicked off from Malahide Castle yesterday morning.

# cars - Tuesday 14 August, 2018

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think drivers who park on cycle lanes should get penalty points?

Aug 14th 2018, 9:00 PM 32,110 Views 186 Comments

Is it time to get tough on motorists who block cycle lanes?

# Road Safety

Minister admits 'difficulties' in bringing in law for minimum passing distance when overtaking cyclists

Aug 14th 2018, 2:47 PM 13,878 Views 142 Comments

A new law to require drivers to allow one metre when passing cyclists on roads was announced in February.

# cars - Thursday 2 August, 2018

# Pain In The Pothole

Had your car or bike damaged by a pothole? You're not the only one

Aug 2nd 2018, 2:27 PM 17,214 Views 38 Comments

Six in 10 people have had their mode of transport damaged by potholes.

# cars - Sunday 29 July, 2018

# On The Road

Slight drop in cost of petrol and diesel, but we're still paying more than last year

Jul 29th 2018, 3:24 PM 14,651 Views 46 Comments

Drivers are paying 10c more compared to July 2017.

# cars - Friday 15 June, 2018

# Road Deaths

Motorists urged to slow down and be more aware of tractors this summer

Jun 15th 2018, 4:14 PM 9,674 Views 81 Comments

There have been a number of fatal road accidents in recent days.

# cars - Sunday 20 May, 2018

# On The Way

Driverless cars: What will they mean for Ireland's future road safety, jobs and even our driving tests?

May 20th 2018, 9:00 PM 17,653 Views 66 Comments

Even if you don’t drive them, driverless cars could be part of your driving test.

# cars - Sunday 13 May, 2018

# Arralis

Meet the 'secretive' Limerick man who's quietly putting eyes on spacecraft and cars

May 13th 2018, 9:30 PM 28,405 Views 8 Comments

Arralis CEO Barry Lunn is working towards the motoring industry’s ‘iPhone moment’.

# cars - Friday 11 May, 2018

# Technical Issue

Volkswagen to recall 410,000 cars over faulty seat belt issue

May 11th 2018, 9:54 PM 27,987 Views 23 Comments

VW will begin writing to affected buyers “within the next few weeks”, it said.

# cars - Wednesday 9 May, 2018

# Investigation

Cars sold in Ireland included in recall of 312,000 BMW vehicles

May 9th 2018, 8:13 PM 29,332 Views 49 Comments

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

# Driver Safety

All new cars in Ireland to be equipped to dial emergency services if you crash

Mar 31st 2018, 6:01 AM 16,475 Views 36 Comments

eCall is a new life-saving technology which will be fitted to all new cars from today.

# cars - Tuesday 27 March, 2018

# Key Advice

One third of all cars broken into in residential areas left unlocked - Gardaí

Mar 27th 2018, 9:22 AM 15,945 Views 71 Comments

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

# College Green

'There's a cycling agenda here' - debate hots up ahead of planning meeting on Dublin's proposed civic plaza

Mar 12th 2018, 8:45 AM 23,895 Views 175 Comments

The proposed College Green plaza has raised some businesses’ hackles.

# cars - Friday 2 March, 2018

# No Cars Go

'It’s not just your own life you’re risking': People told to not drive unless journey is essential

Mar 2nd 2018, 11:40 AM 110,998 Views 89 Comments

Several people had to be rescued after getting stuck in their cars.

# cars - Friday 16 February, 2018

# Off The Road

You won't be able to buy a petrol or diesel car in Ireland after 2030

Feb 16th 2018, 5:41 PM 106,782 Views 162 Comments

NCT certs will not be issued for non-zero emissions cars.

# cars - Sunday 14 January, 2018

# Parking Complaints

Over 228 people appeal car clamping decisions in the first two months of new law

Jan 14th 2018, 7:45 AM 27,059 Views 28 Comments

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

# Thieves

Dun Laoghaire burglary gangs 'have joined forces' to target upmarket areas of south Dublin

Jan 11th 2018, 12:05 AM 77,094 Views 74 Comments

The gangs have been robbing homes and cars for over a decade.

# cars - Saturday 28 October, 2017

# Driving Isn't A Runner

Take note - road closures are in place across Dublin ahead of tomorrow's city marathon

Oct 28th 2017, 9:00 PM 24,540 Views 13 Comments

The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon will be running across the capital from 8.55am tomorrow.

# cars - Friday 20 October, 2017

# Lunch Crunch

Poll: Have you ever been caught speeding?

Oct 20th 2017, 12:45 PM 26,859 Views 81 Comments

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

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