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Thursday, June 24, 2010
High performance sports tyre
Continental’s latest generation ultra high performance tyre, the ContiSportContact 5 P has just been launched. Sports car drivers need to be able to drive safely on both wet and dry roads and as their only contact with the road, the high-tech tyres fitted to these vehicles must provide maximum support.
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High performance sports tyre

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Caroline has the Feirm factor
Series 2 of the TG4 programme Feirm Factor sponsored by Land Rover Ireland took 12 farmers from across the country and challenged their farming skills, business acumen and physical and mental endurance. The aim was to find Ireland's premier farmer.
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Caroline has the Feirm factor

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Red light for safety?
The Road Haulage Association Recovery Group in the UK is calling for recovery trucks to be allowed to use red flashing lights while recovering or assisting a vehicle on the road. Two UK recovery operators have lost their lives after being hit at the roadside and the RHA is now urging the government to review the law.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Minister for Communications, Eamon Ryan underlines his desire to work alongside Motor Industry
Speaking at the SIMI’s (Society of the Irish Motor Industry’s) AGM recently, Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan said, “Electric cars are now a reality for Ireland. The grants available will mean an on-the-ground delivery of Government policy.
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Minister for Communications, Eamon Ryan underlines his desire to work alongside Motor Industry

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Nissan Leaf price announced
The eagerly awaited price for the Nissan Leaf was announced recently. The world’s first mass-market all electric zero emission vehicle, the Nissan Leaf will be €29,995, after the government incentive of €5,000.
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Nissan Leaf price announced

Monday, June 21, 2010
Telltail signs of industry boost
A good news story for Irish industry came out of the recent Geneva Inventions Fair, where Cork based company Telltail Emergency Messaging won a silver innovation award in the auto category. Over 600 inventors from 45 countries took part in the event, which attracted 60,000 visitors.
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Telltail signs of industry boost

Monday, June 21, 2010
Give your business a lift
The Roger Dyson Group has been working in the vehicle recovery industry for almost forty years. The company, which has a strong Irish customer base, is recognised as one of Europe’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of both light and heavy recovery systems. ...more>
Give your business a lift