Raftery Gets Last-Minute Call for Rally Terra Sarda in Sardinia
Oct04

Raftery Gets Last-Minute Call for Rally Terra Sarda in Sardinia

Aoife Raftery receives last-minute invitation to compete in Rally Terra Sarda in Sardinia Galway-based rally driver Aoife Raftery has received a last-minute invitation to compete in the prestigious Rally Terra Sarda in Sardinia, Italy. Representing the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy, Raftery will take on the two-day tarmac rally behind the wheel of a Renault Clio Rally5, with Swedish co-driver Ida Lidebjer-Granberg by her side. This...

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What does Budget 2025 mean for the motorist?
Oct02

What does Budget 2025 mean for the motorist?

The 2025 budget was announced by Minister for Finance Jack Chambers and the Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe. From fuel hikes to VRT, here’s everything motorists need to know writes Geraldine Herbert Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) For company car users, the temporary €10,000 BIK relief introduced in 2023 has been extended. Employees with electric vehicles will benefit from a total BIK relief of €45,000 in 2025. This will...

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Are you afraid to drive on Friday the 13th?
Sep13

Are you afraid to drive on Friday the 13th?

  Centuries of superstition have made us dread the day, but is Friday the 13th actually as unlucky as legend would have it? Probably not but for the 1% who won’t dare drive on this day we have some tips writes Geraldine Herbert According to the AA 1% of drivers in Ireland will not venture on the road on Friday the 13th so here are our tips on how to calm your driving nerves Always carry your mobile phone and tell someone what...

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5 Reasons why Slowing Down is a good idea
Sep02

5 Reasons why Slowing Down is a good idea

We have 5 reasons why slowing down is a good idea writes Geraldine Herbert It is National “Slow Down” Day from 7 am on Monday 2nd September 2024 to 07:00hrs on Tuesday 3rd September 2024 and the Gardaí are launching a major speed clamp-down. We have 5 reasons why slowing down is a good idea Save lives –The impact of speed on pedestrian safety is striking. At 60km/h, half of those hit by a car will not survive. At 50km/h, the...

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Honda CR-V
Aug28

Honda CR-V

Looking for an SUV that blends eco-friendly tech with style and comfort? What is it? The Honda CR-V is the flagship SUV in Honda’s lineup, representing the brand’s ambitious leap into electrification. As part of Honda’s push to produce over two million electric vehicles annually by 2030, the CR-V offers both hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) options, showcasing the company’s commitment to a greener future. This model is designed...

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