Monthly Archives: July 2010
Mercedes-AMG – Going Electric!
Mercedes-AMG is accepting the challenges of the motoring of the future. The gullwing with electric drive is part of a company strategy entitled ‘AMG Performance 2015′ which aims to continually reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Continue reading
For God’s Sake Wake Up! – Drivers Dozing Off At Wheel.
54pc of motorists admit driving while too tired… 69pc of those who had actually dozed off at the wheel… obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)… Road safety charity Brake Continue reading
Compulsory Driving Lessons : What The Changes Would Mean for Learners.
How drivers get licence now – Learner drivers must pass the Driver Theory Test to get a learner permit… How they will get it in future – 20 hours’ training could be needed. This could cost up to €700. An approved syllabus from the Road Safety Authority. A log-book showing the number of hours spent practising Continue reading
L-drivers to face compulsoroy driving lessons before taking the test!
SWEEPING changes on how young motorists are taught to drive will be introduced before the end of the summer in an attempt to cut the carnage on our roads. Tough new rules will force learner drivers to undertake compulsory training … Continue reading
Kells Considering By-Laws To Restrict Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs)
Kells Town Council may have to introduce by-laws restricting heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)… bypass the town and he believed that many truck drivers didn’t realise that the bypass of Kells was actually toll-free. Continue reading
Skoda To Sponsor Cycling Ireland
Skoda Ireland has announced sponsorship of Cycling Ireland… Skoda Octavia Combi (estate) vehicles that will support… Tour de France up to 2013 Continue reading
