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  • Experts differ with Minister on M50 chaos

    Traffic management authorities across the world have differed with the assertion by Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey that little can be done about collisions which close down key motorway corridors for hours at a time.

  • AA called out for 13,581 new cars

    Almost 9 per cent of the 157,700 calls to AA Ireland last year involved cars registered in 2007, the company revealed last night. In its annual review of callouts, the AA found that 13,581 drivers of cars registered in 2007 had contacted them with a range of faults, including problems with the electrics, alarm issues and major mechanical faults.

  • Hard Shoulder

    NEW XF UNVEILED: Jaguar launched its new XF range to the media in Monaco yesterday, ahead of its arrival in Irish dealerships at the end of this month.
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  • Hydrogen power comes ever-closer

    Future Power: hydrogen cells In the latest in our series on the future of the car, John Griffiths drives one of the latest cars to be powered by hydrogen as it undergoes real-life testing in the US

  • On a wing and a prayer to make its mark felt

    FirstDrive: Chrysler Sebring Despite its good looks and extensive list of standard equipment, the price of Chrysler's new Sebring means it will have to fight for a place in the market, says Paddy Comyn

  • Testing conditions

    Winter Driving: Volvo test centre Withstanding up to -40 degree temperatures is all part of the testing process for the Volvo. Michael McAleer , Motoring editor, reports from Kiruna, Sweden

  • Controlling elements

    Winter Driving: Porsche Cayenne GTS With its host of electronics, the Porsche Cayenne GTS makes light work of the tough conditions in the Arctic Circle, writes Kyle Fortune

  • Drifting puts control back on track

    Motors Feature: the art of drifting Drifting is a highly skilled sport that, among other things, teaches you how to control your car even in the worst road conditions. Shane O'Donoghue signed up for a lesson

  • Pricing into the market

    Second Hand Sense: Chevrolet Lacetti It used to be called the Daewoo Lacetti until General Motors decided the products from its Korean arm could do with a little brand lustre.

  • A creative project somewhat ahead of its time

    Past Imperfect: the Dymaxion R Buckminster Fuller was one of the best-known American thinkers of the 20th century. He was also an extraordinary inventor who is today best recalled for his geodesic dome structures.

  • Help Desk

    Michael McAleer answers your questions
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  • Smoking out the last of them

    Did you hear the latest from anti-smoking lobby, Ash Ireland? They've called on the Government to ban adults from smoking in cars carrying children under the age of 16. Some of you may be hacking into your ashtrays and shaking your yellowed fists in furious anger at the very mention of such a defilement of your basic human right to do what you like, writes Kilian Doyle
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  • Getting there in style

    If you are looking for a car to go 'from A to B', the new Hyundai i30 brings style, ability and value to the choice, writes Paddy Comyn
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  • Straight to the top of the pile

    BikeTest: Kawasaki GTR 1400 The Kawasaki GTR 1400 has the looks, power, speed and comfort that makes it his new favourite sports tourer, writes Geoff Hill

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    Other bike stories in brief
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