# Cars

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# My wings

This flying car has gone on loads of successful test drives

It gives you wings.

16.7k

Dec 7th 2014, 5:00 PM

# €€€

Dublin City Council trying to cut off phone numbers on 'cash for cars' ads

The council is liaising with gardaí on the issue of the illegal ads.

17.6k

Nov 11th 2014, 10:01 AM

# Beep beep

We're buying a lot of new cars... the most since 2009

It’s the first time in 5 years new car sales have reached over 95,000.

10.7k

Nov 3rd 2014, 9:46 PM

# total recall

Volkswagen recalls 1,256 cars in Ireland

If you have a Volkswagen Polo 1,2 TDI, you should definitely read this.

17.2k

Oct 24th 2014, 5:29 PM

# arrive alive

Here's how many people gardaí caught speeding this morning

There’ll be an increased Garda presence on the roads until 7am tomorrow.

26.9k

Oct 24th 2014, 12:09 PM

# vorsprung durch technik

WATCH: This Audi has become the world's fastest self-driving car

BEHOLD THE FUTURE.

10.2k

Oct 22nd 2014, 1:28 PM

# clamp happy

Nine complaints a day made against Dublin clampers

Three clamping staff were also attacked during that time in the city.

9.0k

Oct 20th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Exhausted

This is what happens when you attach a bunch of party whistles to a car exhaust

Party car just wants to party.

5.0k

Oct 15th 2014, 10:10 PM

# Road Safety

Speed limits in housing estates to be reviewed after tragic death of Jake Brennan

Jake’s Legacy Campaign was set up to promote increased safety on roads for cyclists and pedestrians.

17.3k

Oct 15th 2014, 2:50 PM

# slow down

Reducing speed limits to 30 km/h in built-up areas – would you be in favour?

The Institute of Public Health said lowering the speed limit will benefit public health.

12.8k

Oct 14th 2014, 7:30 AM

# Prime Numbers

Wetherspoon's, Facebook, and the Luas: The week in numbers

Plus: How many cars have been bought in Ireland so far this year?

17.3k

Oct 11th 2014, 7:30 PM

# no smoking

How much will people be fined for smoking in a car with children?

There’s speculation that the original fine could be €80 but this could go up to €1,000 if the fine isn’t paid and the case is brought to court.

13.5k

Oct 9th 2014, 3:39 PM

# ARGHHHHHH

Ever been clamped? The process is set to be overhauled

A new Bill seeks to regulate release fees and introduce a complaints process.

25.5k

Oct 7th 2014, 6:34 PM

# road safety week

Have you checked your tyres lately?

The minimum legal tyre tread depth is 1.6mm for cars and 1mm for motorcycles.

16.7k

Oct 7th 2014, 5:30 PM

# Beep beep

A LOT of new cars have been bought in Ireland this year

Over 20,000 more new cars have been bought in Ireland so far this year, compared with 2013.

8.6k

Oct 7th 2014, 2:22 PM

# Incident

Collision blocks right lanes on M50 southbound

Emergency services are removing the vehicle.

24.6k

Oct 3rd 2014, 9:00 PM

# falklands

Top Gear team forced to leave Argentina after anger over Clarkson's number plate

Locals claimed the registration plate referred to the Falklands war.

10.7k

Oct 3rd 2014, 7:30 PM

# oooooooo

This 1980s General Motors touchscreen was decades ahead of its time

Almost as good as Kit.

18.4k

Sep 27th 2014, 5:30 PM

# Safety

If you've bought an Opel recently you're being told not to drive it

New Corsas, Adams or Corsavans were manufactured with a steering fault.

25.0k

Sep 27th 2014, 1:10 PM

Voices

Aaron McKenna: We need to deal with the dangers of older drivers as much as young ones

Yes, it may be politically unpalatable to target older drivers (ie solid voters) but is that a good enough reason to allow dangerous drivers onto our road?

595

Sep 27th 2014, 12:00 PM

# firestarter

Arsonist sought after six cars set on fire over the weekend

Police in Belfast are treating the fires as suspicious.

15.2k

Sep 22nd 2014, 1:22 PM

Voices

Column: As a country that thrives on its reputation for craic, we must ensure our cities are a place of enjoyment

‘A good city is like a good party – people stay much longer than really necessary because they are enjoying themselves.’

282

Sep 15th 2014, 8:00 PM

# striiikkkeee

Travelling to work? Don't forget, there are no Intercity, DART or Commuter services today

Don’t turn up at a train station this morning. You’ll find the doors locked

11.9k

Aug 25th 2014, 6:57 AM

# Injuries

Man in hospital with serious head injuries following overnight crash in Enniskillen

A 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of motoring offences

6.0k

Aug 23rd 2014, 11:22 AM

# No Cars Go

This 24-year-old student is going to free Helsinki from car ownership

Impressive.

25.6k

Aug 10th 2014, 4:30 PM

# Roads

Woman killed and six people injured in crash in Galway

Six people – including three children – were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries.

30.6k

Aug 7th 2014, 5:57 PM

# n plates

11 driving sins that should automatically earn you a novice plate

An N plate for you, an N plate for you, and an especially big N plate for YOU!

45.7k

165

Aug 1st 2014, 1:00 PM

# Horror

This filthy car will make you feel really good about the state of your car

*shivers*

5.4k

Jul 29th 2014, 4:10 PM

# regulation

Taxi-hailing Uber app banned in South Korea over fears of unlicensed drivers

Drivers can bypass background checks, insurance and vehicle upkeep and safety.

7.9k

Jul 21st 2014, 6:23 PM

# Going Green

We bought five times more electric cars this year...

…but don’t get too excited – that’s still only 124 out of 62,280.

7.0k

Jul 7th 2014, 6:00 PM

# Fuel Cell Car

Toyota to sell fuel cell cars for €50k in US, Europe

Japanese carmaker says its new fuel cell vehicle can travel about 700km before refuelling.

11.8k

Jun 25th 2014, 12:11 PM

# Road Safety Authority

Driver deaths are down, but "more vulnerable" road users are being killed

The Public Accounts Committee was also told that about 130,000 more cars were taxed this year following an end to the practice where vehicles could be declared as “off-road” after the fact.

5.6k

Jun 19th 2014, 1:30 PM

# scammed

These cars were bought with fake bank drafts and sold on to unsuspecting buyers

Gardaí said there is a nationwide scam with perpetrators using marketplace sites to buy the cars and then sell them on for cash. One person lost €40,000 last year.

36.3k

Jun 18th 2014, 12:46 PM

# telematics

Will a 'black box' fitted into cars help improve road safety?

A new study, which is being run by Trinity College Dublin and CRASH Services, will fit a ‘black box’ into cars to see if such technology can help improve driver behaviour.

5.4k

Jun 17th 2014, 12:39 PM