Mazda CX-5 tops safety ratings
The new Mazda CX-5 is the only model to receive the highest possible safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) after it put 20 small SUVs through a rigorous new side impact test.
The bad habits of younger drivers
Many 17-year-olds had to rely on their parents for driving lessons during the pandemic.
Taking precautions on roads this Winter
Ireland’s leading intelligent mobility services specialist, Easytrip, is advising Irish motorists to take precautions to improve safety on roads as colder and more extreme weather conditions set in.
The costs of learning to drive
New research from Uswitch has revealed a roundup of learning to drive in 11 different countries around the world. The company’s research surveyed the cost of lessons, petrol prices, and car insurance. Given below are the results for Ireland, the UK, Norway and the USA. To see the full list countries visit Uswitch.com. Ireland To gain an …
Improving road safety in rural communities
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Macra Na Feirme, the voluntary organisation representing young people from rural Ireland, have announced a partnership aimed at encouraging better road safety behaviour among young people from rural communities nationwide. This new partnership will focus on four key areas: the dangers of mobile distraction, the importance of wearing seatbelts, …
Used Car Market prices increase
Vehicle data expert Cartell.ie and Car Sales platform CarsIreland.ie report today (October 27th) on the state of values in the Used Car Market in 2021. The company has gathered data which shows that the average vehicle owned for the last 12 months is now valued at 16 per cent more than its market value for …
Car hacking and how to prevent it
Car journeys are no longer a simple case of getting from A to B. Thanks to technological advancements, drivers can take phone calls when on the move, be guided to new destinations with built-in sat-navs and even control their cars hands-free with voice assist technology.
Ireland the “worst in the world” for commuting
Research by UK company, USwitch, has revealed that Britain and Ireland are the worst in the world for commuting The study led by the British company took place in a range of countries, analyzing various factors including average commute time, the cost of getting to work, as well as green factors such as the number …
“Slow Down Day”
An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging motorists to reduce their speed and be mindful of vulnerable road users ahead of ‘Slow Down Day’, a national speed enforcement operation for a 24-hour period on 7am, Thursday (21st October) to 7am on Friday (22nd October 2021). The overall objective of “Slow Down Day” is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on Ireland’s roads. International …
Driving costs are “putting off” learners
Passing your driving test was once seen as a rite of passage for most youngsters. But with the number of young people getting behind the wheel now declining, research conducted by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has indicated why many young people aged 17-24 have put the brakes on learning to …