Car Chat with Orla Doyle
We talk cars, Karaoke and Gavin James with Orla Doyle the General Manager at Dr. Hauschka Ireland Your current car – Love at first sight or just a means to get from A to B? I’m not a big car person, I probably would say it’s a means of A to B as I changed from petrol to diesel it was more practical but I do love how comfortable a drive it is so maybe a bit of both! What does it say about you? Well I am driving a Mini-Clubman...
Ireland’s most dangerous drives
A new survey reveals Ireland most dangerous drives Irish based insurance intermediary, Chill, has conducted a survey of 650 Irish drivers to find out which roads the general public deem the most dangerous The campaign aims to increase road safety awareness and ultimately reduce the number of road traffic accidents. Last year, according to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) there were 159 fatal collisions in Ireland, the lowest number...
10 common driving errors resulting from alcohol
A new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that between 2008 and 2012, alcohol was a contributory factor in 38% of all fatal collisions. Of the 867 collisions analysed the report found that 38% of all fatal collisions involved a driver, motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian who had consumed alcohol 29% of all fatal collisions involved a driver or motorcyclist who had consumed alcohol 9% of all fatal collisions...
Honda Supports Irelands Premier Women’s Cycling Event An Post Rás Na mBan
Honda announced as the main vehicle sponsor for An Post Rás Na mBan, Ireland’s premier women’s cycling event. Honda are to provide the Honda JAZZ and the Honda CR-V as support cars for the 5 days in South Leinster. Spectators can expect 400km of racing action with the Honda Time Trial also taking place on Saturday the 10th of September. Valerie Considine, Race Director, An Post Rás na mBan said today: “We’re delighted to...
10 facts about the Volvo Amazon
Volvo’s timeless beauty, the Amazon, was introduced to the world for the first time 60 years ago. Named after the female warriors in Greek mythology, it is still one of the most iconic models in Volvo’s history 1. Around eight per cent of the approximately 297,000 Amazons sold in Sweden are still around. The most common edition is the model from 1966, of which there are still 4,804 registered cars. In total, there are 24,282 Volvo...