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Should we have a degree in button-pushing? Modern dashboards are gettingmore like aircraft controls. Brian Byrne calls for a dose of sanity
Who wins the war of the buttons?
Among car radios there are the good, the bad and the ugly. Brian Byrne marks some out of 10
Do points miss the point?
Politicians hoping for immediate benefits from the introduction of penalty points may be disappointed if the experiences in Britain and Northern Ireland are any indicators, writes Brian Byrne
Dublin still waiting for park-and-ride
There is likely to be only one park and ride site operating in Dublin to help cope with traffic this Christmas. The Dublin Transportation Office says that it has two possible sites in mind and, according to DTO director John Henry, one of these will probably be put to use, writes Patrick Logue
Other Stories
Why Mazda is going round in circles
Felix Wankel was a genius - and a loser. His rotary engine broke NSU in the 1960s. Now Mazda has high hopes for its rotary-engine RX-8. Andrew Hamilton reportsBMW's six-litre flagship comes our way in January
BMW is to bring its flagship 760i to Ireland in right-hand drive from January. Michael McAleer reportsTime, gentlemen, please . . .
A very wet morning. Who gets to the Irish Times from Dun Laoghaire first? Michael McAleer reportsWhen the boys play
Emissions/Kilian Doyle: The poster shows a sultry woman in a white bra, her ample bosom the focus of attention. Underneath is written: "The other way to a man's heart is down the M6 and off at Junction 4."DeLorean, grey, a portrait
A white elephant it may have been, but for Nick Ryan it's a grey beauty. He talks about his DeLorean to Oonagh CharletonMakeover moves Ibiza in the right direction
ROAD TEST/SEAT Ibiza 1.2: Concept cars such as the Salsa and the Tango are inspiring the design of SEAT's new cars. Michael McAleer tests the new Ibiza, the first of the range to get the treatmentThe Getz gets off the blocks here tomorrow
Michael McAleer reports on Hyundai's new challenger in the supermini sectorHelp Desk
Michael McAleer helps readers with their motoring problemsRoad Desk
Routes to avoid around the country in the week ahead:The Business
Inside the industry with Michael McAleerDiesel conspiracies
While diesel engines may be common to even the most amateur motoring fan, there is a conspiracy theory behind its inventor that is less well known.
Back home through Europe to a cup of tea - and an atlas
Fierce storms, a crash and good luck in Germany as Geoff Hill and hisBelgian colleague, Patrick Minne, conclude their motorbike odyssey fromIndiaHere comes winter. Are you ready?
Biking can be as much fun in winter as in summer. It's all down to gear and good sense, writes John WheelerOur Bike and Us
Donal and Mary O'Brien talk to Motors about their love of motorcycles
