What You Need to Know About the Immediate Stop-Drive Order for Citroën C3 and DS 3 Vehicles
Citroën Ireland has issued an urgent stop-drive order for thousands of C3 and DS 3 vehicles over serious airbag safety concerns, affecting models built between 2009 and 2016. Q: What’s happened?Stellantis has issued an immediate stop-drive order for certain Citroën C3 and Citroën DS 3 vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2016. These vehicles are equipped with Takata airbags, which may pose a serious safety risk. Q: What exactly...
What to do if you Breakdown on a Motorway
Cars breakdown at the most inopportune times and often in the worst places so we have five simple tips to keep you and your passengers safe writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Move to the hard shoulder as quickly as possible – If is important to move your car as fast as you can onto the hard shoulder and once there try to park the car in as tight as you can. Put on your hazard lights and the car’s sidelights and if visibility is bad you...
Dacia Duster Review: Rugged Value in a Budget-Friendly SUV
Looking for a practical SUV without the premium price tag? The Dacia Duster delivers exactly that—offering space, four-wheel drive, and everyday functionality at a price that undercuts most rivals What is it? The Dacia Duster is a no-nonsense SUV built for buyers who want practicality without the premium price tag. Starting from €25,990, it offers real SUV presence, proper ground clearance, and rugged simplicity—ideal for families,...
Are Bigger Cars Making Our Roads Less Safe? Euro NCAP Weighs In
As cars grow heavier and larger, Euro NCAP continues its mission to make roads safer for everyone—not just drivers and passengers, but also pedestrians, cyclists, and occupants of other vehicles. In its latest round of crash testing, Euro NCAP assessed 16 new models from brands like Audi, Tesla, Renault, and Volkswagen. Seven earned top five-star ratings, including the Audi A5 PHEV, Tesla Model 3, and newcomer Voyah COURAGE....
Dublin City Council Traffic Update – New Measures Coming into Effect from Sunday, 25 May 2025
Dublin City Council is reminding the public that the next phase of the Dublin City Centre Transport Plan 2023 will come into effect this Sunday, 25 May 2025. These new traffic management measures support the policies and objectives outlined in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028. They are designed to address the significant volume of through-traffic in the city centre — with around 60% of general traffic not stopping to work,...