Kia – History, Trivia & Fast Facts
We’ve compiled some fascinating facts about the Korean Car Marker Kia 1) Kia was founded in 1944 and is the oldest car manufacturer in South Korea. 2) It was bought by Hyundai Motor Company in 1998 during the Asian financial crisis and together they are now the world’s 4th largest car manufacturer behind Volkswagen, Toyota and General Motors. 3) “Kia” is roughly translated to ‘rising out of Asia’ in Sino-Korean...
New fuel and emissions tests coming in September
A new test to measure fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for new cars sold in Europe comes into force on September 1st writes Geraldine Herbert Why is a new test being introduced? The New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) will be replaced across Europe, including Ireland on September 1, 2017 by the Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). The NEDC test has been repeatedly criticised for its inability to reflect...
Two Podiums and Lap Record for Alyx Coby at Mondello
13 year-old Alyx Coby, from Newbridge is in second place heading into round 7 of Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship 13‐year‐old Alyx Coby from Newbridge, Co. Kildare was on the grid at Mondello Park at the weekend as the Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship returned the Kildare Circuit for the first time in eleven years. The new 900 metre karting track had not hosted a race before so Saturday’s test session was the first...
First Drive: Range Rover Velar
Land Rover’s elegant SUV proves more than a match for Norway’s rugged landscape writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Derived from the Latin word “velare” – meaning “to veil” or “cover” – the Velar is named after a 1969 prototype that eventually evolved into the production-spec Range Rover. It plugs the gap between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport and is designed to...
Free online game launched to drive home road safety message to young drivers
A new online game hopes to educate young drivers about road safety by testing their abilities to handle challenging driving scenarios The game is available to play free at www.boxymo.ie/game and is playable on mobile, desktop and tablets. The announcement comes shortly after the Road Safety Authority (RSA) announced a 15% increase in the number of road deaths in Ireland last year, the age group 16-25 has been at most risk with 17% of...
