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Car key of the future with integrated credit card

A prototype for a multifunctional car key which enables cashless payment and personalised vehicle access has been developed by BMW Group Research and Technology.

Ford claims no 1 position as car sales fall by 62 per cent

Figures announced recently by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show Ford to be the leading car brand in Ireland for 2009.

No sympathy for students over parking fines

Student drivers are unlikely to find the local authority a soft touch when it comes to parking fines, in spite of pleas for leniency from an empathetic councillor.

Wintry weather: clear that windscreen!

As the big freeze continues across Ireland, a survey has shown that one in three drivers admit hitting the road on frosty mornings without being able to see out of their windscreen properly.

Ballina driver of car with defects convicted

A 20-year-old driver of a Subaru which had no NCT, a bald tyre, faulty indicators and a yellow and black number plate was convicted and fined at Ballina District Court this week.

Wintry weather: clear that windscreen!

As the big freeze continues across Ireland, a survey has shown that one in three drivers admit hitting the road on frosty mornings without being able to see out of their windscreen properly.

New Alfa Romeo MiTo gets five- star Euro NCAP rating

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The Alfa Romeo MiTo has been awarded a prestigious five-star Euro NCAP rating, setting it at the top of its segment in the field of safety. The ‘sportiest ever compact car' notched up a score of 36 out of 37 in the Euro NCAP adult ratings and a judgement of “Good” (the only car in its segment to obtain 3.35 points out of a maximum of 4) in the new tests that Euro NCAP has introduced to assess the ability of the front seats to prevent whiplash.

Changes big and small to Ford line-up for 2009

As new VAT prices are announced, the New Year sees changes to both ends of the Ford range, with a transformed small car offering and lower CO2 emissions and improved economy on larger diesel models.

Buying a used car in January? Watch out for the tyres says Continental

In the current economic environment, many Irish car buyers are opting for used cars rather than new models. However for the January 2010 buying period, Continental Tyres is advising prospective buyers to keep an eye on the tyres on second hand cars as they can seriously affect the safety of the car. Tyres in poor condition, for example, can suggest a general neglect of the car over its previous life.

New Alfa Romeo MiTo gets five star Euro NCAP rating

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The Alfa Romeo MiTo has been awarded a prestigious five-star Euro NCAP rating, setting it at the top of its segment in the field of safety.

 

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