How driving affects your skin (and easy ways to fix it)
Spending long hours behind the wheel can really take a toll on your skin. While your eyes are fixed on the road, dry air and grime inside the car are quietly working against your skin barrier. Understanding what’s actually happening while you drive makes it much easier to keep your skin protected every time you head out. Car air con and heating dry out your skin Car heaters and air conditioning units pull moisture straight out of the...
Budget 2027 – 5 Things Motorists and Commuters Should Know
Budget 2027 transport measures will affect motorists, electric-car buyers and public transport users across Ireland. Here are five things to know about what these measures mean for your motoring costs and everyday journeys. 1. Is the carbon-tax increase on petrol and diesel being scrapped? No. The increase is simply being delayed not scrapped. Essentially, the planned increase on petrol and diesel has been postponed until May 1, 2027,...
Cataracts and driving, 7 things older drivers should know
Cataracts and driving can become a concern when blurred vision, glare from headlights or difficulty seeing at night make familiar journeys more challenging. For older drivers, recognising these changes and arranging an eye examination can help protect road safety and independence. Here are seven things to know about cataract symptoms, treatment and staying safe behind the wheel. 1. What are cataracts? A cataract develops when the...
Ireland Tyre Safety Day 2026: Simple Tyre Checks Every Driver Should Know
A few minutes spent checking your tyres could make a significant difference to your safety. Ahead of Ireland Tyre Safety Day on Monday, October 5, Continental Tyres Ireland is encouraging young drivers to make those checks a lifelong habit. Tyres rarely get the attention lavished on a car’s touchscreen, paintwork or sound system. Yet they are the only part of your vehicle in contact with the road, making their condition rather more...
Róisín Sweeney Makes History with Formula Sheane Race Win
Naas driver Róisín Sweeney is the first woman to win a Formula Sheane race since David Sheane introduced the class more than 20 years ago. Driving the Nordic Spirit Ireland car, she took the lead at the start and held on for a historic victory announced by Motorsport.ie and Motorsport Ireland. Sweeney entered the series in 2026. A racer with engineering in her background Away from the circuit, Sweeney is an aerospace engineering...
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: 10 Things to Know
Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of its most famous hot hatch with the Golf GTI Edition 50. Here are 10 things worth knowing. It marks 50 years of GTI. This is more than a badge-and-wheel special: Volkswagen has added serious power and chassis upgrades. It is the most powerful production GTI yet. Its 2.0-litre turbo produces 325 PS and 420 Nm, sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed DSG gearbox. It is fast. It reaches 100...