• About Niall O'Hara

    A computer scientist, Niall is a member of the vehicular computing team at Trinity College, Dublin. His research involves the development of technologies to bring the self-driving car one step closer.

    The car where everyone’s a passenger

    by  • February 26, 2014 • Features, Motoring News

    Ford Fusion hybrid automated vehicle

    The autonomous (or self-driving) car is a hot topic at the moment, with car manufacturers announcing their latest advances on a regular basis in their bid to get one to consumers by their self appointed 2020 deadline. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, there were so many car companies showing...

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    Race Car demo at Bavaria City Racing

    by  • June 3, 2012 • Motoring News, Videos

    Some €18million worth of vehicles took part in the Bavaria City Racing event in Dublin. Among them were the HR LeMans Spyker, Porsche GT3 Cup Cars and a British Touring Car, which made up the race car demonstration. Race Car demo at Bavaria City RacingJune 3rd, 2012Niall O'Hara

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    Button thrills in McLaren F1 car

    by  • June 3, 2012 • Motoring News, Videos

    McLaren Formula 1 star Jenson Button was in Dublin today as part of the Bavaria City Racing event. Not only was he driving the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix winning car, he also took two lucky competition winners for a spin in the McLaren MP4 Supercar. Check out our videos to hear the roar from...

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    Google’s Self-Driving Car

    by  • March 28, 2012 • Technology, Videos

    2012 Google self-driving car

    While the self-driving car will have obvious benefits for regular motorists, it will also open up a whole new freedom for those who are currently precluded from getting behind the wheel because of health issues, as the video below shows. Google’s Self-Driving CarMarch 28th, 2012Niall O'Hara

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