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Re-register second hand cars

2010-09-03 00:00:00

Alan Nolan, Director General of SIMI, has called on the Government to allow buyers of used cars to re-register their vehicle in their home county.

Tolls on N-roads proposed

2010-09-02 00:00:00

The AA has described the proposal to apply toll charges to the non-motorway N-Road network as absurd and has called on the government to rule it out immediately.

Tohill on top in Belgium

2010-09-01 00:00:00

Derek Tohill has scored a spectacular victory at Round 7 of the 2010 FIA European Rallycross Championship at Maasmechelen in Belgium. In front of 15,000 spectators, he beat off some stiff competition from many drivers including local hero and former World Rally Championship winner Francois Duval.

Parts manager retires

2010-08-31 00:00:00

Des Cronin has retired from his position as After Sales Manager at PJ Judge Car Sales, Honda Main Dealer in Ballina, Co Mayo.

Mobile mis-fuel service

2010-08-30 00:00:00

A new service has been launched for anyone who mistakenly puts the wrong fuel into his or her tank at a filling station, a mistake that happens all too often. Fuelrescue.ie is a mobile service, which will remove contaminated fuel from cars, vans and other vehicles. Using the latest state of the art equipment, the Fuelrescue technician will safely drain, flush and refuel the vehicle on site. The service is provided 24 hours, 7 days a week and aims to be with customers within the hour.

Finishing for Fun

2010-08-27 00:00:00

Absolute Limousines, has made a unique new addition to its line-up with the introduction of a double-decker play bus.

Big plans for the big cat

2010-08-26 00:00:00

Jaguar Land Rover is making big plans for the future, which include a host of new models and setting up production facilities in China.

Motor factor golfing news

2010-08-25 00:00:00

The autumn outing of the Motor Factor Golfing Society takes place on September 3rd and the Society President Tom Kennedy (Strongline Autoparts) invites all Motor Factor and Wholesaler members to Thurles Golf Club to compete for his Presidents Prize.

5 Series scores high for safety

2010-08-24 19:00:00

Euro NCAP have issued the results for the safety performance of three cars, BMW 5 Series. Alfa Romeo Giulietta and the Mazda CX-7. Of these three cars, the BMW 5 series achieved the highest result in pedestrian protection with a respectable 78%. The car has an active bonnet, so that when a pedestrian is struck, the bonnet is lifted from its position as a result, creating more space to absorb the energy that usually results in injury.

Ferrari themed fun

2010-08-23 19:00:00

Ferrari took time out at the Spanish Grand Prix last month, to launch a new model with a difference, a Ferrari roller coaster, which they say will be the fastest in the world. Stefano Domenicali, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa unveiled the cars for the Formula Rossa roller coaster at the Catalunya Circuit.