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Vast majority of drivers fail NCT inspection because of tyre quality
Recent statistics compiled by Applus, the company that oversees the National Car Test (NCT) in Ireland, show that during 2023 nearly half of the 1.5 million cars that were tested recorded a ‘Fail’ result.
5-star Green NCAP for MG4
The MG4 SE Long Range has been awarded top marks by Green NCAP, the industry-leading European emissions assessment programme.
Safety must come first as new SUVs continue to arrive
In its final release of the year, Euro NCAP has delivered the safety results of eleven cars: the Volkswagen ID.7, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-EQ EQE SUV, Kia EV9, smart #3, BYD Seal-U, Honda ZR-V, Hyundai Kona, XPENG G9, VinFast VF8 and the BYD Tang.
8% of drivers killed between 2018 and 2022 were driving for work
RSA’s analysis of road traffic collision data shows that between 2018 and 2022 8% of drivers killed and 12% of drivers seriously injured were driving for work.
Have you ever scrapped a car? Would you know what to do or where to go?
Have you ever scrapped a car? Would you know what to do or where to go?
Irish motorists are cutting costs to manage current cost-of-living crisis
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to affect Irish customers, new research by Liberty Insurance has found the most common changes motorists in the country have been making to try and reduce the costs of running a car.
Driving for work - summer safety tips
With the arrival of summer, roads become busier with bicycles, motorcycles, caravans, agricultural vehicles, visiting tourists, and increased traffic congestion. It is crucial to exercise extra caution and vigilance, particularly during school holidays when more children are present, as their actions may be unpredictable due to their limited awareness of vehicle-related dangers.
Total of 375,000 cars on Irish roads without an NCT certificate
There were an estimated 375,000 cars on Irish roads without a valid certification of roadworthiness last month.
Thousands of cars on Irish roads without an NCT certificate
An estimated 375,000 cars on Irish roads were without a valid certification of roadworthiness last month, and there are now reports the Road Safety Authority is in negotiations with NCT operator Applus over the potential imposition of fines.
TUS collaboration with Zinkworks aims to make driverless and intelligent shipping ports a reality
As the race for self-driving cars heats up, a team of researchers at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and Athlone-based ICT start-up Zinkworks are turning their attention to how shipping ports can adopt the technology to improve global supply chains, eco-efficiency and safety.
