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03.09.2010
Is excessive regulation and technology turning drivers into robots?

Everyday, more traffic lights and road signs are erected to regulate our movement in cities. At the same time advances in car technology mean safety is being increasingly entrusted to in-car computers.
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03.09.2010
Conti boss takes chair at BTMA

David Smith, Managing Director, Continental Tyres UK & Ireland has been appointed chairman of The British Tyre Manufacturers Association (BTMA).
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03.09.2010
Ferrari recall as cars catch fire

Ferrari is recalling 1,200 458 Italia models, following reports that a number of the supercars have caught fire.
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03.09.2010
Fiat signs Connect deal

Fiat has signed a 170 vehicle fleet deal with the UK car-sharing organisation, Connect.
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02.09.2010
SIMI calls on Government to clarify commercial road tax issue

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has called on the Government to clarify its position on the use of commercial vehicles for social and domestic purposes.
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02.09.2010
New car sales continue to show improvement

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has released official registration statistics for August, which show that that new car sales continue to show improvement but commercial vehicle sales are less buoyant.
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02.09.2010
Continental supports Belvedere’s Milk Cup participation

Belvedere College, with the support of Continental Tyres, participated in the Milk Cup international soccer tournament, which took place in Northern Ireland in August.
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02.09.2010
Škoda sponsors Cycling Ireland

Škoda Ireland is sponsoring Cycling Ireland, the governing body of cycling in Ireland.
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02.09.2010
Dempsey opens M50 upgrade

Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has officially opened the completed 32km M50 Upgrade Scheme, which has transformed the M50 from a two-lane heavily congested road with toll barriers and signalled interchanges into a modern free-flowing motorway that has reduced journey times by up to 50%.
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02.09.2010
RSA focuses on L Drivers

The RSA has given an update on the measures outlined in the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012 to enhance the way in which drivers are trained, tested and licensed in Ireland.
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01.09.2010
NCT to collect VRT and verify all imports

From today the collection of Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) will be the responsibility of Applus+, the Spanish based company currently administering the National Car Test (NCT).
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01.09.2010
Electric Picnic revellers advised to plan ahead

AA Roadwatch is advising music and arts lovers heading to Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois for Electric Picnic this weekend to plan ahead to reduce traffic heartache. 
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01.09.2010
EV made from hemp starts trials

Canada-based Motive Industries will start tests this month on an electric car that uses bio-composite body panels made from hemp.
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01.09.2010
Volvo Car Corporation has joined auto industry trade association ACEA

The General Assembly of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has accepted the application of Volvo Car Corporation to become a member of the trade association in Brussels per September 2010.
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31.08.2010
Semperit roadside survey

Only 20% of drivers are considerate enough to let other motorists in or out of traffic in front of them, according to a survey by tyre manufacturer, Semperit.
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30.08.2010
Motorists give thumbs up to graduated licensing

More than five out of 10 Irish motorists approve of Transport Minister, Noel Dempsey’s proposed ‘Graduated Driving License System’.
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30.08.2010
Big recalls in North America with Toyota and Ford 

Toyota is recalling 1.1 million US built Corollas and Ford has issued a recall on 575,000 Windstar MPVs in the US. General Motors is also part of the Toyota recall though its Pontiac marque.
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27.08.2010
Paris debut for new Mercedes-Benz CLS

Mercedes-Benz has released details of its new CLS coupé ahead of its world premier at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
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27.08.2010
Lexus unveils revised IS range

Sporty, smooth and unmistakably Lexus, the IS has undergone its most significant revisions since the current generation model was launched in 2005.
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27.08.2010
Button opts for exclusive Mercedes-Benz

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes motor racing star Jenson Button picked up his exclusive Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR 520 Estate car from Mercedes-Benz World on 24 August 2010.
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27.08.2010
Road rage makes us worse drivers

Most drivers regularly suffer some form of road rage, and nearly a third admit that anger with other road users makes their own driving worse, according to the results of Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) poll.
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26.08.2010
RecruitAuto.com blazes trail in motor industry recruitment

Ireland’s newest recruitment portal, for the motor industry has hit the ground running, since its launch last week.
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26.08.2010
East Coast Distributors appointed Yacco distributor

East Coast Distributors has been appointed distributors for the Yacco range of oils and lubricants in Ireland.
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26.08.2010
ITIA estimates cost on planned tyre tax

The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has estimated that a government plan to introduce an additional tax on tyre sales could cost motorists more than €22 million annually.
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26.08.2010
Commercial Vehicle Show returns

Just a month after releasing details of the 2011 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, its organisers say enquiries are "coming thick and fast" from a wide range of exhibitors.
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26.08.2010
Bridgestone receives prestigious Volvo Premium Supplier Award 2009

Bridgestone has been awarded the prestigious title of Volvo Premium Supplier.
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26.08.2010
Roewe sales soar in China

Sales of Roewe cars, Rover’s twin brother are soaring in China, five years after the iconic brand collapsed in the UK.
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26.08.2010
Tyre pressure monitoring on your smart phone

Continental is making driving safer and more economical for the future with a new application that reports tyre pressure directly to a smart phone.
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26.08.2010
Eight of 10 motorists say air conditioning is essential

The latest survey from 'exchangeandmart.co.uk' reveals that air conditioning is the most valued built-in vehicle feature, with 81% saying it’s essential.
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25.08.2010
Geared for life?

Ever thought of a career in the motor industry? Westport College of Further Education is running a post leaving cert course in Motor Technology.
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25.08.2010
Euro NCAP 5 Stars for 4 cars

Euro NCAP, the organisation dedicated to revealing the safety of new cars has released the crash test results for four vehicles: the Honda CR-Z, the Suzuki Swift, the Citroen C4 and the Hyundai ix35 with all four cars receiving the maximum five star rating.
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25.08.2010
Comma supports FIA Formula Two

Comma is continuing its Technical Partnerships with the FIA Formula Two championship and its operator, MotorSport Vision (MSV).
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25.08.2010
R2RC Group in the UK winds up its activity

R2RC Group is "very satisfied with the outcome of the campaign"
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25.08.2010
Automechanika 2010 on horizon

Automechanika takes place this year in Frankfurt from 14-19 September.
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25.08.2010
Toyota updates Ireland’s most popular C segment saloon 

The Toyota Corolla has just benefited from a model range update.
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24.08.2010
Professional thieves target BMW airbags

Early last December, the Auto Trade Journal reported that thieves targeted two Irish BMW dealerships, stealing 11 airbag modules. 
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24.08.2010
Garages failing to spot car faults, Which? says

An undercover investigation into UK car garages suggests the vast majority miss simple mechanical faults, consumer watchdog Which? has saiaccording to a report on bbc.co.uk 
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24.08.2010
Derek McGarrity wins Ulster Rally

Derek McGarrity and co-driver James McKee in his Kerr's Tyres sponsored Subaru Impreza WRC S12B claimed victory in the Toodsleap.com Ulster Rally after a great joust with Gareth McHale in his Ford Focus RS WRC.
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24.08.2010
Gaither's new O Liner gets you in line

Gaither has launched a new patented tool is designed to make it easy to line up wheels studs with holes in rim for easy installation, resulting in decreased installation time, which can increase worker productivity and reduce risk of injury from struggling with heavy tyres and rims. 
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24.08.2010
Customer jailed after attacking garage owner about repair

A court in the UK heard that a customer threatened to set light to cars in garage in a dispute over a repair job, the Bradford Telegraph and Argus reported.
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24.08.2010
India's Mahindra to buy majority of Ssangyong

India's largest SUV manufacturer, may build new cars with Ssangyong.
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24.08.2010
Updated Mazda2 debuts at Paris Show next month

At this year’s Paris Motor Show which kicks off at the end of next month, Mazda says that it will be focusing on low fuel consumption and reduced emissions, with three new model introductions. 
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24.08.2010
Pirelli happy with first F1 tyre test

Pirelli took the first step of its return to the FIA Formula One World Championship when Nick Heidfeld completed a two-day test at the wheel of a Toyota TF109 last week. 
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23.08.2010
Techplus unveils “new for old” promotion

Wheel alignment specialists, Techplus is currently running a programme, where garages can get up to €2,500 for their old wheel alignment system, if they trade it in for the latest in digital imaging technology – the Hofmann geoliner 550 prism. John Loughran reports.
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23.08.2010
Trico to exhibit at Automechanika 2010

Trico, a world leader in replacement windscreen wiper blades for the automotive aftermarket will launch two complete new wiper programs at Automechanika, Frankfurt in September.
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23.08.2010
Oil evolution with Liqui-Moly

When it comes to choosing the right advanced oil for a particular make and model, German manufactured Liqui-Moly oils, distributed in Ireland by ADE, can provide all the right answers.
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23.08.2010
Conti identifies most irritating passengers

Nearly 4 million motorists in the UK are so frustrated with irritating passengers that they always prefer to drive alone according to a survey by Continental Tyres.
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23.08.2010
Autologic spins a new web

Leading aftermarket diagnostic tool manufacturer Autologic Diagnostics Ltd has recently unveiled a new, innovative design for its website www.autologic.com.
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23.08.2010
Codes of Practice proven to make garages better

Independent research published by Which? shows that in just two years of operation, UK automotive consumer champion Motor Codes is already making significant progress in raising service and repair standards in UK garages.
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20.08.2010
Mazda Ireland to recall 800 cars

Mazda is recalling certain Mazda3 and Mazda5 models equipped with electro hydraulic power assist system (EHPAS).
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20.08.2010
Continental produces its 40-millionth piezo injector

Continental has produced its 40-millionth piezo injector at its Limbach-Oberfrohna/Stollberg site in the German state of Saxony.
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20.08.2010
GM plans share sale

General Motors (GM) is getting ready for what has been touted as the largest share sale in US history.
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20.08.2010
Fuel prices continue surge

The cost of petrol decreased marginally this month from 133.3 cents per litre to 132.4 on average, the lowest price since April of this year, according to the latest AA fuel price survey.
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20.08.2010
The ultimate armoured luxury sports saloon

Jaguar is launching an armoured version of its stunning new XJ luxury sports saloon at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show.
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20.08.2010
Minister’s tyre quango will cost hundreds of jobs

A plan by Minister Gormley to increase tax on tyres has been described as “a stealth-tax disguised as a green tax, and one that can actually impact on road safety” by the Irish Tyre Industry Association, which also contends that the tax would see hundreds of jobs lost to Northern Ireland.
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19.08.2010
RecruitAuto.com goes live

A new Irish motor industry recruitment portal, www.recruitauto.com, went live this morning with scores of motor industry jobs, proving that the Irish motor industry is climbing out of recession.
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19.08.2010
Motor industry reports skills shortages

As the motor industry begins to climb out of recession, a skills shortage in key areas is becoming apparent, writes John Loughran.
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19.08.2010
SIMI to launch new apprenticeship initiative

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) is working on a new initiative with FAS to recruit apprentices to the motor industry.
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19.08.2010
SIMI expresses concern over back street operators

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI has expressed concern over the proliferation of back-street operations that have sprung up as a result of lay-offs in the motor industry over the past two years.
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18.08.2010
Plea to Minister “not to tax road safety”

A plan by Minister Gormley to increase tax on tyres has been described as “a stealth-tax disguised as a green tax, and one that can actually impact on road safety” by the Irish Tyre Industry Association, which also contends that the tax would see hundreds of jobs lost to Northern Ireland.
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18.08.2010
New motor industry recruitment website

As the Irish motor industry begins to climb out of recession a new industry specific recruitment website has been launched at www.recruitauto.com.
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18.08.2010
Charles Hurst acquires Audi Centre Ltd

Charles Hurst, one of Ireland’s largest motor retail groups and part of Lookers Plc, has purchased the Audi Centre Ltd in Dublin. 
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18.08.2010
Polo drives on, as European car sales fall below 2009 levels

Europe's new car market is officially 1.5% lower versus 2009, according to the latest car sales analysis from, JATO Dynamics.
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18.08.2010
Electric POP concept to spark Kia interest at Paris

Kia Motors will continue its tradition of unveiling convention-challenging, design-led concept vehicles at motor shows when it reveals an all-new electric concept car at the Paris Show on September 30th.
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18.08.2010
BMW recall in China

BMW in China is recalling upwards in 5,000 5-Series Gran Turismo models because of fuel tank problems.
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18.08.2010
Bio-fuel from whiskey waste

Researchers at a Scottish university have developed a new bio-fuel that is made from whiskey by-products.
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17.08.2010
Citroën DS3 R3 to debut at Ulster Rally

The Citroën DS3 R3 will make its competitive debut this weekend at the Ulster Rally.
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17.08.2010
Mayo Co. Co. unveils unique road safety campaign

Leaving Cert students in Co. Mayo will be asked to sign a contract this week, that could save their lives and the lives of other road users.
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17.08.2010
Schrader enters tyre pressure monitoring debate

A number of car companies in the UK have voiced criticism of the European Union’s decision to make tyre pressure monitoring systems fully mandated by 2014.
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17.08.2010
GM chief to step down next month

General Motors’ chief executive, Ed Whitacre has announced plans to resign.
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16.08.2010
Eight Ford dealers get Chairman’s award

Eight Ford dealerships claimed the prestigious Ford Chairman's Award this week for their sales and service performance last year.
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16.08.2010
Government stalls on Scappage

The Irish motor industry was dealt a blow at the weekend with news that the Government is unlikely to renew the Scrappage Scheme next year.
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16.08.2010
Creditors Meeting

A Creditors Meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn, 98-107 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 on August 24, at 10am in relation to Micheal McKeon Motors Limited.
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16.08.2010
A legend turns 45

The Ford Transit, consistently Ireland’s best selling van, turns 45 this month.
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16.08.2010
Survey on Irish driver behaviour

The AA has conducted a survey of nearly 7000 Irish motorists and the results show that most people feel that Irish driving standards have improved in the last 10 years – but not by much.
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16.08.2010
Contitech focuses on safety

ContiTech is showcasing its forward-looking technologies that make commercial vehicles safer, more efficient and eco-friendlier at the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) in Hanover (September 23 to 30).
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13.08.2010
SIMI seeks extension of Scrappage Scheme

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has called on the Government to extend Scrappage Scheme for 2011.
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13.08.2010
Banner invests €15 million in battery plant

Austrian battery producer Banner is investing €15 million to expand its production capacity at it's headquarters in Linz.
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13.08.2010
HPI warns on cloned cars

HPI, represented in Ireland by Catrell.ie, is warning used car buyers to remain vigilant, as there is a real risk of criminals continuing to use stolen old style UK V5Cs to 'clone' cars.
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13.08.2010
Drivers get 'tired driving' advice

Drivers are being urged to wise up to the dangers of tired driving - as research shows the vast majority admit driving while tired, and drivers don't know the difference between fact and fiction on tackling sleepiness at the wheel.
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12.08.2010
SIMI calls for review of vehicle registration plate system

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has called for a review of the current Vehicle Registration Plate System, which has been in place for the over 23 years.
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12.08.2010
New motor recruitment portal ready to launch

As the Irish motor industry begins to climb out of recession a new industry specific recruitment website is due to be launched at www.recruitauto.com.
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12.08.2010
Autologic Diagnostics information day

Diagnostic tool manufacturer Autologic Diagnostics Ltd is holding an ‘Autologic Information Day’ in Dublin on Tuesday, November 30.
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12.08.2010
Activant expands customer support programme in UK and Ireland

Activant Solutions, a leading provider of business management and data solutions for the automotive aftermarket, has introduced an extensive new package of services for customers throughout the UK and Ireland.
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12.08.2010
Castrol highlights oil wastage

The majority of franchise dealers could significantly increase the profitability of their aftersales operations overnight by simply making more effective use of oil measurement systems, according to new research by Castrol Professional.
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12.08.2010
Automechanika Aftermarket Forum

As in the past, this year’s Automechanika in Frankfurt from 14 to 19 September will be accompanied by the Automechanika Aftermarket Forum.
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12.08.2010
Honda recall in United States

Honda has confirmed that it is recalling more than 384,000 vehicles in the United States because of problems with an ignition interlock mechanism.
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12.08.2010
Spain’s EV plans stuck in first gear

Spain’s plans to have one million electric vehicles on the road in four years time are stuck in first gear.
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11.08.2010
Great new Citroën business offers on LCVs

A new and expanded range of LCV Business customer offers is now available from Citroën Motors Ireland to build on its July LCV success of achieving a top five LCV market share of 5.7%.
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11.08.2010
Finning takes over Caterpillar agency

The Caterpillar franchise in Ireland has been acquired by a Canadian firm, Finning.
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11.08.2010
IAAF welcomes new block exemption rules for independent aftermarket

At the wire, the European Commission announced its final decision on the competition rules for the automotive sector.
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11.08.2010
Beijing ponders £9 bilionn aid for alternative-energy vehicles

China's central government will consider proposals later this month that could make the country the world's largest market for alternative-energy vehicles by 2020, according to local media reports.
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11.08.2010
Do you trust your sat-nav?

Over half of British drivers own or use a sat-nav, but surprisingly only one in eight trust it to take them to their destination, research by Manheim Auctions revealed.
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10.08.2010
Taoiseach visits Burke West stand at Tullamore Show

An Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen TD, made a courtesy call to the Burke West Ltd / Castrol Trade Stand at the Tullamore Show on Sunday , August 8.
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10.08.2010
BMW Ireland confirms pricing for new X3

BMW Ireland has confirmed that the new BMW X3 is going to be even better value than its predecessor.
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10.08.2010
Diesel cars outsell petrol counterparts in UK

A survey conducted by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in the UK has confirmed that diesel cars outsold their petrol-driven counterparts in July.
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10.08.2010
US Senate focuses on truck weights

The United States Senate is considering a Bill that would allow States to raise the maximum weight for trucks operating on Interstate Highways.
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10.08.2010
British engineers develop Bio-Bug

British engineers have developed a car that is powered by methane gas, which has been produced exclusively from sewage.
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10.08.2010
New generation bio-fuels on agenda

Bio-fuels are back on the agenda after spending a number of years in the wilderness.
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09.08.2010
Ford Focus autumn scrappage programme

Ford Ireland has announced details of a new scrappage incentive programme for Ireland’s best-selling car, the Ford Focus.
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09.08.2010
MIRA installs battery test and development suite

MIRA, the global development partner to the automotive industry has installed a comprehensive battery test and development suite at its dedicated component development centre near London.
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09.08.2010
Bosch focuses on car on the future

Following the successful launch of Bosch’s parallel full-hybrid technology, the company is also increasingly investing in the development of powertrain technologies for all-electric vehicles.
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09.08.2010
Scirocco reaches significant milestone

Since its market launch in 1974, the Scirocco compact sports coupé has been the most successful Volkswagen in its segment: 795,650 vehicles were sold up to 1992.
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09.08.2010
RMI urges members to participate in online EU MOT survey

The Retail Motor Industry industry in the UK is urging members, industry colleagues and consumers, to take the opportunity to make their voice heard by participating in an EU MOT survey, which runs until September 24.
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06.08.2010
Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty worries Opel dealers

GM Europe’s decision not to extend its “Lifetime Warranty” programme to the Republic of Ireland is causing concern amongst franchised dealers in border counties, writes John Loughran.
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06.08.2010
Motor industry continues to shed jobs

The Irish motor trade continues to shed jobs, despite the upturn in new car sales, as evidenced by recent postings on InsolvencyJournal.ie.
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06.08.2010
Lifetime Warranty doesn’t apply to Ireland – Opel confirms

The Opel / Vauxhall “Lifetime Warranty” programme unveiled in the UK and Germany this week won’t apply to the Republic of Ireland in the short term, General Motors Ireland has confirmed.
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06.08.2010
Subaru Ireland continues sponsorship of Leinster Rugby Referees

Subaru Ireland is continuing with its very successful sponsorship of Leinster rugby referees.
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06.08.2010
Renault recall

Renault Ireland is recalling cars in its Scenic ll range because of a fault that could cause the handbrake to come on while the car is moving.
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06.08.2010
Citroën’s DS3 R3 set for Ulster shakedown

Citroën will unleash the new DS3 R3 for its first competitive event at the forthcoming Ulster Rally, piloted by Citroën Racing development team driver Bryan Bouffier and co-driver Xavier Pansieri.
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06.08.2010
A memorable weekend for Ford Motorsport

Five victories, by four drivers, on three continents, over two days. Last weekend was a weekend to remember for Ford’s global motorsport programme, as the company took major victories in the World Rally Championship, NASCAR Sprint Cup, Chinese Touring Cars and X Games rally competition.
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06.08.2010
UK motorists lack basic highway knowledge

British motorists have shown themselves as clueless as new research exposes an unprecedented gap in UK drivers' knowledge.
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05.08.2010
Motor Factors Golf Society

Motor Factors around the country have been advised that a great day’s golf is just over the horizon.
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05.08.2010
Venues for Nissan LEAF test drives confirmed

Nissan Ireland has confirmed the dates and venues where potential customers will have an opportunity to test drive the all new electric LEAF.
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05.08.2010
Six motor businesses close in July

Six motor businesses closed their door last month, according to figures produced by InsolvencyJournal.ie.
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05.08.2010
Citroën launches DS3 DSport

Citroën Motors Ireland has announced price details for the high spec DS3 DSport THP 150 which is now available for €23,900.
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05.08.2010
Watch out for Automechanika.tv

‘automechanika.TV’ will go online again during the forthcoming coming Automechanika Trade Fair in Frankfurt am Main from 14 - 19 September.
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05.08.2010
Hybrids to dominate alternative fuels market

Hybrid cars, combing an internal combustion engine with an electric motor will dominate alternative fuel powertrain technology until the end of the decade, after which it will be overtaken by electric vehicle sales, industry analysts are predicting.
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05.08.2010
LEAF wins first award

The Nissan LEAF has won its first award, a full eight months ahead of sales.
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05.08.2010
Reducing truck fuel consumption and emissions

Nowhere in the automotive sector are vehicle mileages higher than in the truck and haulage segment.
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05.08.2010
Honda Jazz hybrid on horizon

Honda is expected to launch its Jazz hybrid next year, according to reports.
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04.08.2010
SMEs struggling to get credit - SFA

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are still struggling to get bank credit, which is causing serious challenges to many viable, according to the Small Firms Association (SFA).
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04.08.2010
Four businesses fail every day – figures show

Four companies a day have gone out of business over the past seven months, figures released this week by the InsolvencyJournal.ie confirm.
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04.08.2010
New rear view camera unveiled

Lighting specialist, Hella has partnered with Samsung Electro-Mechanics to produce a small, lightweight camera that can be installed in cars or trucks of any size.
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04.08.2010
Skoda stars in Auto Express awards

Popular UK magazine Auto Express has revealed its best new cars of 2010 and has named the Skoda Yeti as its Car of the Year.
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04.08.2010
Volvo US recall

More than 3,600 Volvo S80s have been recalled in the United States due to incorrect tyre information in the owner’s manual and encoded on the tyre pressure monitoring system.
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04.08.2010
NHTSA probes 2002-2003 Passat

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States has launched preliminary evaluation of complaints made against Volkswagen’s 2002-2003 Passat model.
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04.08.2010
Quality award for Continental

Nissan has recognised Continental, the international automotive supplier, as one of its five best European suppliers by presenting the company with its European Regional Quality Award for 2009.
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03.08.2010
BlitzRotary at Automechanika

BlitzRotary will be exhibiting at this year’s Automechanika on a stand in the outdoor exhibition area.
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03.08.2010
New car sales continue to grow

New car sales for the first seven months of the year (74,111 units) are running at almost 47 per cent ahead (50,458) of the corresponding period last year, figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
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03.08.2010
Nissan Leaf makes European public debut in  Ireland

Irish consumers will be among the first in Europe to get their chance to see and test-drive the technological masterpiece that is Nissan Leaf this month.
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03.08.2010
20% of Irish Motorists ‘feel unsafe’ on Irish roads

The AA’s latest poll of 6,500 Irish motorists shows that almost 20% of drivers feel unsafe on Irish roads.
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03.08.2010
New owners at Volvo Cars

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of Volvo Car Corporation from Ford Motor Company.
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03.08.2010
All eyes on first Automechanika rally

Around 100 vehicles, including numerous rarities and spectacular cars, will take part in the first Automechanika Rally.
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03.08.2010
Ford Transit’s significant milestone

Ford's iconic Transit has a significant birthday next month, celebrating 45 years of success.
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03.08.2010
Conitech confirms Automechanika participation

First-class technology with comprehensive service – these are the ContiTech's central themes at Automechanika 2010 (September 14 - 19).
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30.07.2010
RSA Insurance to buy 123.ie

RSA Insurance Ireland has unveiled plans to buy 123 Money, the company, which operates the highly successful online insurance brand, 123.ie.
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30.07.2010
First double-clutch transmission in a truck

Fuso has presented a world first with a double-clutch transmission for commercial vehicles.
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30.07.2010
New bearing development

Electric power steering specialist Nexteer Automotive has developed a polyamide eccentric rack bearing that has superior NVH performance compared to conventional yoke-style bearings.
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30.07.2010
Pedals and Pimms don’t mix, says IAM

If you're planning to have a few drinks at a barbeque this summer don't cycle home, warns the UK based IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
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30.07.2010
Porsche poised to develop plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder

Porsche is poised to produce a plug-in hybrid version of the 918 Spyder that accelerates to 100kph in just 3.2 seconds.
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30.07.2010
EU unveils new seven-point road safety plan

The European Commission has unveiled new plans aimed at halving road death across the European Union by 2020.
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30.07.2010
Research questions hybrid savings

Research in Canada questions the so-called savings that motorists make by driving hybrid vehicles.
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30.07.2010
Free car reliability website has just got better

The UK's most comprehensive guide for used car reliability, www.ReliabilityIndex.co.uk, has been relaunched with a raft of improvements.
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29.07.2010
Warning over dangerous counterfeit brake pads

Volkswagen Group Ireland has warned vehicle repairers, retailers and consumers to be extremely vigilant when purchasing car parts following a recent seizure of a quantity of unsafe counterfeit brake pads by An Garda Siochana and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment's Trading Standards Service.
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29.07.2010
MG Rover parts price reductions

K&C Garages in association with XParts, the legacy supplier for MG Rover has reduced prices dramatically more than 5,000 part numbers with the intention of regenerating some demand for these parts.
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29.07.2010
Techplus has the future in wheel alignment

Digital imaging is considered by many to be the future of wheel alignment systems and it is currently available in Ireland, thanks to Hofmann and Irish distributors, Techplus.
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29.07.2010
Waterford Star heads to Europe

Craig Breen, the current Irish Young Rally Driver of the Year and Billy Coleman Award winner, has been nominated to represent Ireland in the Northern European section of the FIA Pirelli Star Driver Shootout.
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29.07.2010
ATH-Heinl confirms Automechanika participation

ATH-Heinl, represented in Ireland by Patch Tyre Equipment has confirmed its participation at Automechanika, which takes place in Frankfurt, Germany, September 14-19.
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29.07.2010
New vehicle registration certificate in UK

The British Government has introduced a new vehicle registration certificate.
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29.07.2010
European Parliament worried over possible influx of South Korean cars

The European Parliament is worried an influx of South Korean car imports could harm European manufacturers.
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29.07.2010
New car sharing club up and running

A new car sharing club is up and running in Ireland, offering short term rental to its members.
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29.07.2010
All new Audi A7 Sportback due in October

The all new A7 Sportback, which in a similar vein to its A5 namesake discreetly integrates saloon car versatility and hatchback practicality into an elegant premium coupe silhouette, will is likely to arrive in Ireland in October.
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29.07.2010
New Mercedez-Benz Vito Van E-CELL

With the first battery-electric van to be introduced ex factory by any automobile manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz is opening a new chapter in drive technology for light commercial vehicles.
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28.07.2010
MINI is making a comeback on the international rally circuit

From next year, the brand will compete at selected rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and will go on to contest the entire season from 2012 onwards.
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28.07.2010
Pillow talk in the West to improve road safety

A unique campaign will be launched on West of Ireland roads in an attempt to remind drivers of their road responsibilities this August Bank holiday weekend.
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28.07.2010
Motoring costs fall – AA survey shows

The cost of running a family car has fallen by 3.4 per cent in the last 12 months, according to the AA's annual survey of motoring costs.
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28.07.2010
UK Government confirms Plug-In Car Grant

A ‘Plug-In Car Grant’, designed to stimulate demand for low carbon vehicles, will go ahead from January next year in the UK.  
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28.07.2010
Citroën Total World Rally team looks forward to Rally Finland

The Citroën Total World Rally Team is preparing for Rally Finland. In the land of 1000 Lakes, the C4 WRCs will be driven by Sébastien Loeb / Daniel Elena and Sébastien Ogier / Julien Ingrassia, who, for the first time, will join the team currently leading the Manufacturers’ Championship in the FIA World Rally Championship.
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28.07.2010
Vehicle Stability Assist™ now standard on all Honda cars

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) is now being fitted as standard on all new Honda 2010 production models across the range.
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28.07.2010
Phoenix Park Motor Races cancelled

The Phoenix Park Motor Races, which were due to take place on 14-15th August have been cancelled, Motorsport Ireland has confirmed.
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27.07.2010
SIMI confirms scrappage success

In the first six months of the year, some 8,790 scrappage claims were lodged with the Revenue Commissioners, figure released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm.
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