Under new regulations proposed by the Road Safety Authority, there will be major changes to the way new drivers are taught, and they will be monitored for a period after they get their permit.

Upgrade works at the M50 motorway in Dublin have officially ended after four years.

Ireland's young drivers are five times more likely to die on the country's roads than their more experienced counterparts, it has been claimed.

Ireland’s traffic & travel information service, AA Roadwatch, is today forecasting that traffic congestion is likely to improve significantly and that the coming ‘traffic season’ will be the lightest that we have had in many years.

The Lexus IS range has undergone significant changes including improved engines, exterior styling revisions and a refreshed interior design.

Mitsubishi Motors Ireland have announced the price for their Electric Vehicle i-MiEV to be delivered to customers in Ireland from 1 January 2011.

Volvo has announced two new 1.6 petrol engines, offering 150hp and 180hp respectively.

Everyday, more traffic lights and road signs are erected to regulate our movement in cities. At the same time advances in car technology mean safety is being increasingly entrusted to in-car computers. Is too much responsibility being taken from the driver?

Skoda Ireland has agreed to sponsor Cycling Ireland, the governing body of cycling in this country.

Citroen has revealed the first details of its DS4, the second car in its premium DS range.

Mercedes-Benz have released details of their new CLS coupé ahead of its world premiere at the forthcoming Paris motor show.

Mazda is another company lining up for a busy time at the Paris show.

MSL Cork, the home of Mercedes-Benz in Cork, is to shortly relocate its operations from its current base, at Kinsale Road, in Turner’s Cross, to a new premises at EastGate Business Park, Little Island.

The Green Party is strongly denying claims that it is introducing a motor tax hike.

Toyota is recalling more than a million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks with engines that may stall.

The motor sector is welcoming Fine Gael's proposals to regulate the clamping industry.

Struggling businesses could be hit in the pocket if they use their work vehicles for family or social journeys.

Toyota’s Corolla has been given a mid-life upgrade.

Citroen's new C4 has been awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating by Euro NCAP including a score of 97% in the 'Safety assist' category - the highest score for any vehicle of its type.