Eight things learned at the Paris Motor Show
The Paris Motor Show has always been a key barometer of the European car market but has the once unmissable show lost some of its sparkle asks Geraldine Herbert 1) The Paris motor show opened its doors to the press last week with some of big name brands including Ford, Volvo and Mazda notably absent. Luxury brands Bentley, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini and Aston Martin also skipped the show. As manufacturers spend millions at these...
One in four Irish motorists have serious concerns about autonomous driving
According to recent survey by Continental Tyres Irish motorists show concerns in relation to autonomous driving One in four Irish motorists say they have serious concerns in relation to the advent of autonomous driving with 15 percent saying that the concept of self-driving cars scares them, whilst 11 percent suggested people are becoming too reliant on technology. Half of respondents to the Continental Tyres survey on autonomous...
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...
Heading to the Ploughing? We have some practical advice
Our Suzanne Keane has some practical advice for those heading to Co Offaly for the national championships. Traffic – All routes to the National Ploughing Championships are well signposted and you’ll be directed to the nearest car park once you get close to the site. Check out what the usual travel time from your home would be and double it to make sure you get there on time but be prepared for sitting in traffic for at least 45...
Support European Day Without A Road Death
As the death toll on Irish roads continues to rise drivers and all road users are being asked to support European Day Without A Road Death, known as Project EDWARD writes Geraldine Herbert The initiative has been organised by the Traffic Police network in Europe (TISPOL), and its aim is that no-one dies on the roads of Europe that day To support Project EDWARD, road-users are being asked to make an online pledge to be a...
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...
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