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Fuel prices at highest level in 18 months, according to AA

The cost of a litre of petrol or diesel has reached its highest level in 18 months according to the latest monthly fuel prices survey carried out by AA Ireland. According to the motoring organisation a litre of petrol now costs 137.7c up 1c on ...

21 Mar 2017 at 13:17

Motoring

Audi and Porsche join forces to shape future

The Audi Group has announced its plans to join forces with fellow premium car-marker, Porsche, to develop a shared vehicle architecture strategy of the future. Rupert Stadler, Chairmen of AUDI AG and Oliver Blume, Chairman of Porsche AG, plan ...

16 Apr 2017 at 15:00

On the Road

Have pooch, will travel: how to keep your pets safe in the car

Bringing a pet on a journey, no matter how long or short the distance, it is important to keep them safe in the vehicle. We restrain ourselves and young children in cars, yet fail to have appropriate restraints for animals. An unsecured pet ...

25 Jan 2017 at 11:25

Motoring

Checking child seat safety with Crossings Toyota

Is your child’s seat fitted correctly? Currently, in Ireland, incorrectly fitted child car seats are a significant cause for concern, with as many as 3 out of 4 seats potentially fitted incorrectly. Crossings Toyota on the Sallins Road in ...

04 Apr 2017 at 11:51

Motoring

Driving disqualifications now mutual between UK and Ireland

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross has announced a new provision to facilitate the mutual recognition of driving disqualifications between Ireland and the UK, which comes into operation today, 1 August. "The mutual ...

01 Aug 2017 at 10:56

On the Road

Warning of the dangers of mini-motorised vehicles

Gardai are warning of the dangers of motorised toys. Alongside the RSA, they recently launched an awareness campaign to urge parents to think twice before buying their child a mini-motorbike or quad. As the use of these toys is becoming ...

25 Jan 2017 at 11:36

Motoring News

N80 Portlaoise Stradbally road open after earlier collision

The Portlaoise to Stradbally road is open again to two lane traffic, following the clearance of a collision between two cars earlier this morning. The accident happened on the N80 near the Rock of Dunamaise before 11am. No injuries ...

10 May 2017 at 13:24

Motoring

Cost of motor insurance is key issue for 2017 - AA

Following significant increases in the cost of motor insurance in recent years, almost 95% of motorists view rising premiums as a “very important” issue for the year ahead. 94.46% of over 7,000 respondents to an AA Motor Insurance ...

10 Mar 2017 at 18:28

Motoring

Preliminary drug testing for motorists to be introduced next week

Ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are appealing to road-users to act responsibly when travelling on the roads this weekend. In particular, road-users are being urged ...

04 Apr 2017 at 18:20

Motoring

Portlaoise Mountrath road remains closed after serious crash

The Portlaoise/Mountrath Road(R445) is currently closed at Clonkeen following a serious crash last night. It is likely to remain closed until lunchtime on Friday.

19 May 2017 at 09:18

Motoring News

Alcohol and drugs checkpoints as Gardai out in force for May Bank Holiday weekend

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are warning road users of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs ahead of the May Bank Holiday Weekend. The appeal follows the recent introduction ...

27 Apr 2017 at 18:45

Motoring

0ver 13% of parents are insurance fronting for children - AA

Over 13% of parents have identified themselves as the main driver of a car predominantly driven by one or more of their children, a process known as ‘fronting,’ in an effort to reduce insurance costs, according to AA ...

26 Apr 2017 at 11:32

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