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The name of the car is Ísar, plural of the word Ís (Ice) and this particular model in the picture is named Ísar Torveg.

This is what the first Icelandic-made car looks like

24 Oct 2014 The design of the first Icelandic car which is also the first car to be produced world wide for driving off-road in difficult conditions has now been revealed. Production of the car will begin once financing is complete. The car is especially designed for rescue teams and travel services. The name of the car is Ísar, plural of the word Ís ( Ice) and this particular model is named Ísar Torveg.

Fortunately, the two tourists were not hurt, only badly shaken by the experience.

Badly equipped rental car overturned on icy road

22 Oct 2014 Two French tourists were lucky not to get hurt when their vehicle overturned in Mýrdalssandur near Vík, south-east Iceland. The car was very poorly equipped for driving in wintery conditions.

Jón Ólafsson, founder and director of Icelandic Glacial which is now distributed in 19 countries.

Icelandic water for sale in Taiwan

21 Oct 2014 Jón Ólafsson, director and founder of Icelandic Water Holdings hf. released a statement today that Icelandic Glacial water will now also be distributed in Taiwan. "We are proud of this contract and proud to offer Icelandic Glacial in this beautiful country." Icelandic Glacial is sold in 19 countries throughout the world and is also used by french fashion house and cosmetic giant Christian Dior in the production of the Dior Snow facial cream.

The melting snow will freeze again by sundown, causing a layer of ice on roads.

Watch out: Icy roads tonight

21 Oct 2014 The snow that fell last night has melted slightly during the day. Freezing temperatures are expected towards the evening and according to the Icelandic Road Administration this will cause roads to become dangerously icy.

Reykjavik children delighted: How to have fun in the snow!

21 Oct 2014 While Icelandic adults may have sighed this morning at the prospect of winter, children are always delighted when the first snow arrives. Youngsters all over Reykjavik pulled out their snow sleds and toboggans and tried their hand at building snowmen or throwing snowballs at each other.

Snow in the capital is causing heavy traffic and several road mishaps so police urge drivers to be careful.

First snowfall in the capital

21 Oct 2014 Citizens of Reykjavík woke up to a pretty sight this morning - a thick layer of snow. Although children are gleeful at the prospect the snow is causing heavy traffic and the police reminds drivers to take care today. Several mishaps occurred in Kópavogur this morning due to cars getting stuck in the snow and slippery road conditions.

Rescue teams have been called out in south Iceland due to two recent road accidents. People are advised to refrain from travelling tonight.

Accidents due to snow and ice

20 Oct 2014 Rescue teams have just been called out to Hellisheiði, south Iceland when a truck skidded off the road where weather conditions are bad. There is snowfall, heavy wind and the road is very icy. A coach literally blew off the road near Ingólfsfjall mountain, south Iceland just after 6.p.m. Fortunately, no one was injured in either accident.

Oyama are releasing their new album in Japan on the Imperial Records label and think that's pretty cool.

Lyrics about bad weather and bad communication

20 Oct 2014 Ambient/dream-noise-rock band Oyama are releasing their debut LP, Coolboy, on November 3rd in Iceland and have received considerable attention for music that they describe as " sleepy melodies wrapped in puffy clouds of noise and angsty peachy fuzz." They're also heading for a Japan tour in November after playing at iceland Airwaves. Don't miss them in concert this Thursday.

Not a good day to travel around Iceland - snow and strong winds are expected throughout many areas of the country.

Snowstorm expected today

20 Oct 2014 The first snowfall of the season might occur in Reykjavík today and the weather outlook for most parts of Iceland is for strong winds, snow or sleet. People are advised to pick another day to travel to northern Iceland or the westfjords.

Snow falling on Holuhraun

28 Sep 2014 Snow covers the ground around the volcanic eruption in Holuhraun which is still ongoing and has been for almost a month. Tomorrow one month exactly has passed since the eruption started.