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Sharp rise in speed on busy roads
THE NUMBER of motorists speeding on the State's busiest roads has risen sharply since 2005, according to figures released by the Road Safety Authority (RSA).
Reduced blood alcohol proposal shelved
PROPOSALS TO introduce a reduced blood alcohol limit of 20mg for learner and professional drivers have been shelved due to insufficient evidence to show that it would make a significant impact in the prevention of fatal and serious crashes.
World car idea dead and buried
HARD SHOULDER The days of building one car for the whole world are "dead and buried", says Martin Winterkorn, chief executive of Volkswagen.
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Another speeding strategy
Despite a greater awareness of road safety than ever, speeding figures remain dangerously high, according to a report by the RSA, writes Patrick LogueFuelling motorists takes priority
Despite record oil prices, it's the business of refuelling the motorist, rather than the motor, that seems to be driving the decision by Irish oil distributor Topaz to rebrand its network of 350 Shell and Statoil filling stations at a cost of €50 million.Concerns expressed over lack of road rest areas
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has sent a written request to the National Roads Authority (NRA) to ask for clarification on how drivers who need to stop on the main motorways will be catered for.Eight minutes of glorious Mondello fame
Hearing that Mondello Park had no official lap record for a production car made Conor Twomey determined to make his markFeeling the sense of history driving through the royal county
GREAT ROADS In the first of a series exploring Ireland's driving routes, Bob Montgomery takes the St Patrick's trail through MeathA world of appeal
The new SL range from Mercedes-Benz shines under the Californian sun, writes Kyle FortuneIt's a long way from London to Sydney
THE IDEA for the London to Sydney Marathon came about over a lunch between Sir Max Aitken, chairman of Beaverbrook Newspapers, and Tommy Sopwith, racing driver. From the initial idea things moved quickly and an overland route from London to Bombay, shipment of the competitors to Fremantle in Australia on the P&O liner Chusan, and a tough route across Australia to the finish in Sydney - a total of 10,000 miles - was soon devised.Opel's official Insignia photos confirm spy shots
In a strange marketing twist, Opel has released its own spy shots of its new Insignia. Identical to the car photographed last spring and shown in Motors in May 23rd last year, the new model will replace the current Vectra range.Big, brash and full of power
Second Hand Sense THE CHRYSLER 300 C is hardly a subtle introduction to American motoring. Sold in Europe as a competitor to the big brand names such as Mercedes and BMW, the big Chrysler looks very different to the European eye - big, brash and muscular. Some even consider it vulgar.Compact Alfa Romeo sports car
Lotus expands its model line-up Lotus has expanded its range with the introduction of the Europa, along with offering its Elise for sale in the US.Hard shoulder
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Michael McAleer answering your motoring questions
Bubble and Squeak: Tara, tunnel-dwelling and Turbos
SO SQUEAK gave up her ridiculous protest under Rath Lugh. Can't say I'm too surprised.
Toyota's V8 Land Cruiser: a mammoth beast with a lion's roar
Pitted against the roughest terrain in the world during its development, the new Land Cruiser conquered it all with ease and fantastic style, writes Paddy Comyn
All set up to be a thriller
With such impressive acceleration, the Yamaha R6 will almost leave you behind. But hang on for a ride that will leave you breathless, writes Geoff HillBike news
HDs to get seven-speed gearbox American transmission manufacturers, Baker, have reportedly built a prototype seven-speed gearbox called the Baker DD7.
