Irish News Archive
03 Nov 2017
Bodyshop Awards presented at Carton House
The Bodyshop Awards, part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards, were presented at the five-star Carton House, Co. Kildare on Thursday, October 26. The Bodyshop Awards are sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, a specialist in the provision of replacement vehicles and courtesy cars, which are relied upon in the event of a breakdown or vehicle incident.
02 Nov 2017
New car sales decline by 10.2 per cent
New car sales in for the first nine months of the year (128,578) declined by 10.2 per cent when compared to new cars sold during the same period of 2016, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Used imports remain a significant feature of the market so far in
27 Oct 2017
New FinishLine Straight Die Grinder
Abcon Ireland has expanded its FinishLine range with the addition of a new variable speed straight grinder, the FinishLine Die Grinder. The expansion comes just weeks after the addition of a Universal Plastic Putty, Fibreglass repair kit and other ancillary products to the range. The Die Grinder, a 1600W 110V machine, is fully compatible with
27 Oct 2017
Motorists warned of Hallowe’en driving dangers
In advance of the October Bank Holiday weekend and Hallowe’en, AA Ireland is warning motorists to exercise additional caution while driving as conditions worsen over the coming weeks. While there is little risk of significant weather events currently, the changing of the clocks and the start of the winter season represent an increasingly dangerous period
20 Oct 2017
Standox dishes the DiRT
Enthusiasts of rally-themed racing video games can spot the Standox brand name in multiple areas when they play DiRT® 4™, the latest instalment of the DiRT series from British games developer, Codemasters, which was launched in June 2017. The easily-recognisable white-on-blue “bowtie” logo from Standox, one of the premium global refinish brands from Axalta Coating
20 Oct 2017
New Standothek guide for special effect paints
Car manufacturers love to attract attention to new models with the help of special effect paints, and when that happens, Standox pays particular attention. With its new Standothek guide on special effect paints, Standox provides many practical examples and tips, because even for experienced refinishers, some of these complex special effect paints are very challenging.