Motorsport Ireland Karting Commission Launches Girls on Track
Motorsport Ireland Karting Commission has just launched ‘Girls on Track’ which will support Irish female Motorsport Ireland (MI) license holders, who are competing in MI Karting events across Ireland from the age of six years upwards. Motorsport Ireland Kart Racing is an all-inclusive sport catering for both male and female competitors and is one of the few sports where male and female competitors can compete together on a level...
20 years of the Modern Mini
Its 20 years since BMW start producing the MINI at the manufacturing plants in Oxford and Swindon. Over the past two decades MINI has built over 5 million cars in the UK. Here are some of the pivotal moments for MINI since 2001 2001 April 26 – Start of MINI Production at Plant Oxford July 7 – New MINI Hatch is launched MINI One and MINI Cooper go on sale on July 7 and come with a vast array of options to add a personal touch to each...
5 Eyewear Looks to Spring Into
Sunglasses are not merely a fashion statement but an essential driving tool If you’re obsessed with accessorizing and are always looking for ways to revamp your style, this guide is for you! As days get warmer and we emerge from our winter lockdown hibernation, treat yourself to a new pair of sunnies or specs to keep you on-trend and your peeps protected. A look at the eyewear trends straight from the catwalks this year sees a shift...
Ireland 4th most expensive place to charge an EV in Europe
Ireland is the 4th most expensive country to charge an electric vehicle in Europe costing on average €15.08 per charge, €12.21 more per charge than Ukraine, the cheapest country in Europe. According to a survey by Switcher.ie the cost of charging an Electric Vehicle varies across Europe. Ukraine is the cheapest country to charge an EV while Germany is the most expensive country. Top 10 most expensive countries to charge an...
Car for a Star with JJ Burke Renault
JJ Burke Renault are giving one lucky frontline worker a brand new Renault Captur for a whole year as part of the ‘Car for a Star’ competition kicking off next Monday 12th April For the last year while we’ve been told to stay at home to stay safe, extraordinary essential workers have gone the extra mile to keep the country going. To say thanks and acknowledge the amazing work JJ Burke Renault, Ballinrobe have teamed up...
From cars to trucks 14 things to know about what vehicles are on EU roads
An overview of the European motor vehicle fleet in 2021 In 2019, the European Union passenger car fleet grew by 1.8% compared to 2018, with the number of cars on the road reaching 242.7 million. The highest growth was recorded in Romania (+7%), whereas the French car market contracted slightly (-0.3%). More than 28 million vans are in circulation throughout the EU. With 6 million vehicles, France has by far the largest van fleet,...