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Advances in van safety technology could be undermined by dangerous overloading, warns the British Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). If it is true in Britain, it is at least similar, if not worse, here in Ireland.

Peugeot’s 2008 has enjoyed continuous sales growth in Europe since it was first launched in 2013, landing a consistent podium place in its segment in Europe. With more than 580,000 units produced up to March 2016, the 2008 has won over customers worldwide with its good looks and dynamic performance.

The new TT RS models will be launched on the European market in the autumn. No pricing for the Irish market will be announced at this time, but Audi boasts the impressive performance from the new five-cylinder engine will win over many buyers.

One of Ireland's elite Paralympic athletes has teamed up with the road safety office of Mayo County Council to produce an awareness video (https://youtu.be/ANHDtfuKCy4) to highlight the importance of giving cyclists a safe distance when overtaking with a minimum distance of 1.5m. Members of the general public were interviewed on what distance a driver should give when overtaking a cyclist, with some surprising results. The clips provides the feeling for cyclists as vehicles whizz by at speed just inches away from them.

Audi is all set to present its TT RS Coupé and TT RS Roadster to the world’s public at the Beijing Motor Show this week.

Peugeot has brought the 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport to market in Ireland.

A survey of Irish motorists carried out by tyre manufacturer Continental shows that other drivers’ use of a hand-held mobile phone while behind the wheel is the single most annoying bad habit on the road.

Motorists awaiting the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class will not have to wait much longer as plans for its arrival take shape at Michael Moore’s of Athlone.

Motorists awaiting the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class can set their clocks for mid-April as plans for its arrival take shape at Michael Moore’s of Athlone.

The other most annoying habits that irked respondents included: Overtaking illegally or dangerously (47.7 per cent); driving too slowly (44.1 per cent); not indicating or generally bad lane use (43.2 per cent); and breaking the speed limit (40 per cent).