Seven reasons why Hydrogen may be the fuel of the future
Hydrogen is one of the very few options for the complete decarbonisation of the road transport sector writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Hydrogen can be produced from a wide range of low and zero-carbon energy sources and can be used as a fuel by most vehicle types from small cars through to ferries and trains. 2) In a fuel cell car, the hydrogen reacts with the carbon, making electricity to run the car; the only waste product of this...
Car Chat with Ciara Doherty
We talk cars, dream passengers and road rage with Ireland AM presenter Ciara Doherty Your current car? A 06 Volkswagen Passat – I’ve had a run of bad luck with cars recently so when my father told me he was changing his 06 Passat I jumped at the chance. I knew it was reliable and wouldn’t leave me stranded on the roadside. That was a major plus. Is a car important to you? It’s not a priority right now but...
Beware of Stolen Cars
Over 6,000 cars are stolen in Ireland every year, with 2,000 remaining unrecovered so how can you avoid buying a stolen car writes Geraldine Herbert Many stolen vehicles are sold to unsuspecting buyers but unfortunately if you buy a stolen car you will not only end up losing the car but also the money used to pay for it. So how do you ensure that the car you are buying is not stolen?. VIN Number – Find out the location of the...
New Year, New Car?
There may be plenty of bargains out there for a new car but if you’re happy with what you have why change? Just a little elbow grease can make it feel brand new writes Suzanne Keane 1. Interior Scrub your carpets, treat any stains and make sure to sort out any nasty smells. Make sure the plastic/vinyl is gleaming and if your seats have any tears or scuffs or if the foam has faded check out your local scrapyard or eBay for a new...
What will Brexit mean for the Irish Car Market
What impact is Brexit likely to have on the Irish car market asks Geraldine Herbert The decision by 52% of the UK to leave the EU has a huge impact on the Irish economy, not least on the car market. While it will take time for the full consequences to be determined already analysts are warning that as sterling continues to weaken against the Euro by an estimated 15-25% the impact will be an influx of UK vehicles being imported into...
