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03 Aug 2017
Cast your vote for Irish Auto Trade Awards
The nominations for the Irish Auto Trade Awards are now in and will be published on AutoTradeAwards.ie, on Friday August 4. To cast your vote for your favourite companies, all you need to do is log on to AutoTradeAwards.ie from 2.00pm onwards. If your company has been nominated for an award, why not contact your
02 Aug 2017
Toyota Ireland launches new mobile app designed to save lives on Irish roads
Toyota Ireland has launched it’s free “Face It Down” app for iPhone and Android which is designed to save lives on Irish Roads. The app is launched in partnership with the RSA and Topaz. It will reward all drivers for putting their phone face down when driving, allowing them to redeem the points for a
31 Jul 2017
Drivers need to wake up to the dangers of fatigue
Drivers need to be wise to the dangers of fatigue on journeys. Fatigue is a major contributory factor in road crashes, particularly in the early hours of the morning. Many thousands of collisions occur because of a driver’s reduced ability to respond quickly and safely if a dangerous situation arises. Road safety and UK breakdown
31 Jul 2017
British could face 10 per cent increase in servicing costs
British motorists could see their annual car service and repair costs rise by 10 per cent to £777 after Brexit if no deal is reached between the UK and the EU. A new report published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that the UK’s collective car repair bill could rise
28 Jul 2017
Axalta presents 2017 Color_gen Collection
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has unveiled its 2017 automotive colour collection, Color_gen, to European car manufacturers (OEMs). First released in China at Axalta’s 2017 Color Show in Chongqing and Shanghai in March, Color_gen offers light vehicle OEMs an insight into global colour trends that will
28 Jul 2017
Glasurit confirmed as WorldSkills sponsor
Glasurit has been confirmed as an official sponsor of the 44th WorldSkills, which will take place in Abu Dhabi from October 14-16. Glasurit is the main sponsor in the competition category Car Painting. All young painters at the WorldSkills will use only the refinishing products from Glasurit. The WorldSkills motivate young people all over the