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- Road deaths fall to a historic low for this year
THE NUMBER of people killed on the Republic's roads has dropped to an historic low, according to the latest figures from the Garda. The provisional figures for road deaths up to 9am yesterday was 252, which is 25 fewer than the total at the similar date in 2007, and on course to dip below 300 for the first time in more than 45 years. - Ford sells off Mazda shares Hard shoulder: Ford has ended 12 years of control of Mazda with the sale of a 20 per cent stake in the Japanese carmaker.
Motors Feature
- A worthy winner by a very short head COTY WINNER OPEL INSIGNIA: The votes are in and Opel's Insignia has won the coveted car of the year title.
Michael McAleer , Motoring Editor, reviews the voting and explains his own votes
- A grand way to keep travelling As the credit crunch bites, cheaper cars become a tempting prospect, says
Paddy Comyn , who found a fine variety at some very good prices
- Electric cars give a futuristic flavour to the LA car show
AS MEMBERS of Congress debate a bailout for the beleaguered Detroit-based car industry this week, a very different scene will unfold across the continent tomorrow at the Los Angeles auto show. - Motor industry caught in the eye of the storm
As the motor industry runs short of cash, with increasing demands for subsidies or loans, is the industry actually finding a natural equilibrium, asks
Michael McAleer , Motoring Editor - Complex range of reasons behind the demise of Detroit
The reasons for the collapse of the US car giants are both complex and numerous, says
Michael Casey - Working out the costs of importation Answering all your motoring queries is
Michael McAleer
- From Ford, via Fiat FIRST DRIVE FORD KA: The original Ford Ka was revolutionary in its day, but today's version, courtesy of Fiat in many ways, is not in the same league says
Paddy Comyn
- Putting a name to a world-famous marque
PAST IMPERFECT: Mercedes cars were, in fact, named after the daughter of the merchant prince who developed them, writes
Bob Montgomery - Porsche opens new driving centre at Silverstone Hard shoulder: Porsche has officially opened its new driving centre this week at Silverstone Grand Prix circuit. The centre will allow every Porsche customer in Britain and Ireland to receive expert tuition to improve driving skills and explore the capabilities and the performance of their cars as part of the experience.
Road Test
- Citroen's new Tourer steals the limelight for estate cars
FINALLY, AFTER years of playing second fiddle to the family saloon, estate cars are starting to steal some of the limelight. It's long overdue. The day when estates were the preserve of the travelling salesman, with his book of carpet samples, are long over. The modern estate has all the panache of the regular model and 10 times the flexibility. - The competition: alternatives
The Irish Times takes a look at the competition - A bland but reliable motor Second Hand Sense: GIVEN ITS close relationship to both the Ford Focus and the Volvo S40, the Mazda 3 is a surprisingly disappointing contender in its class. Its saloon version is extremely bland and lacking in identity. Whatever charm it has is reflected in the styling to the hatchback, which at least gives the car a profile one might remember in a crowded car park.
Motorcycles
- A new sleek image for Fat Bob
Harley's latest is a bike you'd drive in circles for sheer pleasure, says
Tom Robert - New machines from BMW Bike news: BMW unveiled its F 800 R at the EICMA 2008 Milan Motorcycle Show and at the recent Toys 4 Big Boys Show in Dublin.
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