Figures published by ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association), paint a very positive picture of the European new passenger car market. Registrations rose 16.0 pert cent in May, reaching 1,288,220 units. In May 2016, European passenger car registrations showed a double digit growth marking 33 consecutive months of growth. Year-to-date, the market grew by 9.9 per cent, totalling 6.4 million units. All largest European markets performed well: Italy (+27.3%), France (+22.3%) and Spain (+20.9%) experienced the…

Figures from Iarnród Éireann have revealed that there were 89 incidents at level crossings around the country in 2015 which resulted in a vehicle, person or property being struck by a train or barrier. To mark International Level Crossing Awareness Day today, 10 June, the Road Safety Authority (RSA), Iarnród Éireann and the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) have today, launched a campaign to make road-users aware of the importance of safety at level crossings…

As part of National Bike Week which is taking place this week, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has unveiled a series of online videos aimed at promoting awareness and safety among cyclists and other road-users. Using new technology to give viewers a 360 degree look at dangerous driving from a cyclist’s point of view, the videos allow the users to ‘look around’ and experience the dangers for themselves. The videos focus on the high risk…

The members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) are fully committed to further reducing CO2 emissions. Our industry has already made significant improvements to the CO2 performance of new vehicles. Today, emissions from new cars are 35.7% lower than two decades ago. By 2021 those emissions will have fallen by 42% when compared to 2005, and we are committed to do more. However, current CO2 legislation solely focuses on reducing emissions from new cars…