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SGS to triple driving test capacity
The private firm carrying out driving tests is to more than triple its capacity by training up to 130 extra staff over the coming weeks.
Two-tier motor tax system 'penalises unfairly'
Motorists who already drive low-emission vehicles are criticising the new two-tier motor tax system, as they feel it penalises them unfairly for already owning a low-emission vehicle.
Commission to rule on contested emission burden
The European Commission will take a fiercely contested decision
today on how to share the burden of cutting carbon dioxide (CO2)
emissions among car makers, with Germany battling to defend its big
luxury models.
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NRA attributes motorway services delay to Department
Three planning applications for service areas on the M1 and M/N4 are being held up as a result of delays by the Department of Transport, according to the National Roads Authority.Coming up: The Irish Times Motors Live
Dublin's RDS will play host to The Irish Times Motors Live car showcase, taking place alongside the Spring House and Garden Show from Friday, March 7th to Sunday, March 9th.On the road to better safety
MotorsInterview/Noel Brett: Noel Brett accepts that the RSA was damaged by the backtracking on provisional licences, but he is confident their measures will improve road safety, he tells David LabanyiNew design to match inner strength of old
FirstDrive/Ford Focus: The new Ford Focus retains its impressive driving ability, but now it has had its long- awaited make-over, writes Paddy Comyn.Facing up to tough market conditions
The sports car market is a competitive place, but Lotus has a future in it, writes Kyle FortuneConquering Irish roads with Mitsubishi's Evo X
FirstDrive/Mitsubishi Evo X: There are just two examples of the Lancer Evolution X in Europe right now and Shane O' Donoghue was lucky enough to take one to the Wicklow MountainsBringing style up to par
FirstDrive/Jaguar XF: Jaguar's new XF will bring the brand back to fight against the big boys. Alistair Weaver gets behind the wheel in Arizona.Spacious reliability
SecondHandSense/Skoda Superb: Big cars do not sell in big numbers for fairly obvious reasons.It's a model for production with Lotus
PastImperfect/Hot Wheels miniatures: There must be many readers of this column who collected Mattel Hot Wheels cars, which took up where Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox left off, and have produced a staggering two billion Hot Wheels models of over 1,000 different models since their introduction in 1968.HelpDesk
Michael McAleer answers your questions
Freeflow in operation
Taxi talk : Alrigh' pal? Where to?
Missing a little zoom?
The sporty Mazda6 is certainly a great family car, writes Michael McAleer , Motoring editor, but isn't yet the leader of the pack
Stripping down on the dark side
BikeTest/Suzuki B-King: Suzuki's highly anticipated B-King is a two-wheeled version of Darth Vader. It's big. It's black. And the Force is definitely on its side.BikeNews
KILDARE RIDER TO COMPETE IN NEW R1 CUP: An Irish rider has been selected from over 80 applicants to take part in the new Yamaha R1 Cup in the UK.
