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...
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...
What can motorists expect from Budget 2018
A number of changes to the Tax system are being considered as options for Budget 2018 writes Geraldine Herbert 1) The plan to equalise the excise duty on petrol and diesel and close the fuel-tax gap is probably the most likely. The OECD have recommended an equalisation of excise rates on petrol and diesel the UK, already has equalised excise rates on petrol and diesel. A number of countries, notably France and Belgium, have also...
Podium finish and fastest lap for Alyx Coby in Nutts Corner
13-year-old Alyx Coby from Newbridge, Co. Kildare was back on track at the Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship It was Coby’s first visit to Nutts Corner Circuit near Lisburn, Co. Antrim last weekend for round 5 of the Championship. This 1.3km long circuit in the IAME X30 Junior class, caters for drivers aged 12-16, and is capable of reaching speeds of up to 110km/h. Her only previous outing at the track was in the younger cadet...
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