How realistic is one million electric cars by 2030?
No-one would disagree that the target of 1 million evs on our roads by 2030 is wildly ambitious but there are factors to consider writes Geraldine Herbert 1 As a government target it will shape government policy and that will significantly impact on what people will buy. 2. The next 12 to 24 months we will see a doubling and tripling of new electric cars leading to more choice for new buyers, more used cars will come on-stream...
How To Choose a Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmet
Today, it seems like everything is connected. You can check your home camera from your phone, tell your digital assistant to turn off the lights and even send a tweet from a fridge door. Did you know that you can connect your motorcycle helmet to your phone? With the latest Bluetooth motorcycle helmets you can easily listen to music, take calls and otherwise use your phone. What Is a Bluetooth Helmet? As the name implies, it is a...
Winter Solstice – The Longest Night of the Year
Sunday 22nd is Winter Solstice or the longest night of the year so we have some advice when driving in the dark writes Geraldine Herbert In Dublin, the sun will rise at 08:37 am on Sunday and set again at 16.07 pm so the chances are you will be driving to work or home in the dark. Driving in the dark can cause fatigue – plan your journey, scheduling at least one stop every two hours. Don’t ignore warning signs of fatigue....
Nine Christmas Parking Tips
Looking for a car space at Christmas is the stuff of nightmares but it doesn’t have to be, we have some parking survival tips writes Geraldine Herbert 1. The early bird The early bird not only gets the worm but also the best parking spots so in order to secure a decent parking spot leave the house as early as you can. 2. Consider using Park & Ride Avail of a stress-free trip into town by parking your car at one of the Park and...
The ten safest cars of 2019
Do you drive one of the safest cars of 2019? Thatcham Research reveals the 10 safest new drives of 2019, the list features cars with record breaking protection for occupants in the event of a crash and innovative crash avoidance technology The judging criteria takes a variety of factors into account, including: five-star Euro NCAP rating and high overall Euro NCAP testing scores across all categories; potential sales and...
