AIWAYS, the Shanghai-based personal mobility provider, has started the first overseas shipment of its U5 all-electric SUV, with 500 models leaving the company’s smart manufacturing facility in Shangrao, China. The … Continue Reading ON THE ROAD- AIWAYS STARTS SHIPPING FIRST CARS TO EUROPE
Motorsport and rallying always plays an important role in the development of new technologies that eventually make their way into series production cars. At ŠKODA, innovations like four-wheel drive and … Continue Reading TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS TESTED IN MOTORSPORT MADE THEIR WAY INTO ROAD CARS FROM ŠKODA AUTO
McLaren today remembers the life and achievements of Bruce McLaren, who in 1963 founded Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd, the company that has evolved through almost six decades to become … Continue Reading “LIFE IS MEASURED IN ACHIEVEMENT, NOT IN YEARS ALONE”: BRUCE McLAREN
Make no mistake, AMG has injected new life into the Mercedes car range. The high-performance subsidiary, which is based in Affalterbach, Germany, AMG was originally an independent engineering firm specialising … Continue Reading ON THE ROAD- IAN LYNAS PREVIEWS TWO NEW MERCEDES AMG MODELS
The Leinster Trophy “Cup” was commissioned by the Leinster Motor Club in the early 1930s to coincide with the upcoming car race meeting to be held at Skerries on August … Continue Reading The Story of the Leinster Trophy “Trophy”- with Brian Manning
On 23 May 1940, Maserati celebrated a fantastic four wins in a row at the Targa Florio. In fact, a House of Trident car was first over the finishing line … Continue Reading 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF MASERATI’S TARGA FLORIO VICTORY
Some appointments in the calendar cannot be forgotten. Even under the most difficult of circumstances, they cry out to be honoured and transformed into an opportunity, to create something truly … Continue Reading CHARLES LECLERC AND FERRARI F90 STRADELE TO STAR IN “GRAND RENDEZ-VOUS”
There is no escaping the fact that the rush to deliver electric cars is on. However, to win over converts two key elements must be in place, more public charging … Continue Reading ON THE ROAD – IAN LYNAS DRIVES THE NEW NISSAN LEAF
It is with regret that the Directors of Cork Motor Club wish to confirm the cancellation of the 2020 Jim Walsh Cork Forest Rally, due to take place on July … Continue Reading 2020 Jim Walsh Cork Forest Rally Cancelled
The battle to be crowned SRO E-Sport GT Series champion will shift up a gear this weekend (16-17 May) with a trio of Assetto Corsa Competizione races taking place across … Continue Reading SRO E-Sport GT Series set for busy weekend of sim racing action at Nürburgring and Silverstone
Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, today announces a partnership with Italian game developer, Milestone, on the latest installment of the popular RIDE videogame series, RIDE 4. RIDE … Continue Reading Bridgestone partners with Milestone for “RIDE 4”
The Octavia has been the backbone for Skoda and this year will see the arrival of the fourth generation model. Due to the global shutdown though, it’s difficult to provide … Continue Reading ON THE ROAD – IAN LYNAS PREVIEWS THE FOURTH GENERATION SKODA OCTAVIA
Series Organiser, TOCA, has today (27 April) issued a revised provisional calendar for the 2020 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, comprising nine events and a total of 27 races, … Continue Reading TOCA issues revised 2020 BTCC calendar
In response to the COVID-19 crisis and the impact on the Irish motor industry, Renault Group has proposed a short term VRT reduction on new and used vehicles for the … Continue Reading ON THE ROAD- RENAULT IRELAND PROPOSE VRT REDUCTION TO RESTART MOTOR INDUSTRY
As part of its response to the unprecedented coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, Liberty Insurance has committed to giving premium rebates to the total value of €5 million to its Irish … Continue Reading ON THE ROAD- Liberty Insurance to give €5million Rebate to Irish Customers due to COVID19
The 2020 Irish Tarmac Championship has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. After considering the present circumstances the board of directors and executive of the Tarmac Rally … Continue Reading Organisers Cancel 2020 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship