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Auto Trade EXPO 2026 visitor registration now open

Registrations for trade visitors wishing to attend the 2026 Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO has officially opened. (more…)
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New SERMI rules coming soon

Independent workshops and technicians will soon have to come to grips with new EU rules governing professionals working on vehicle...
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Battery electric car registrations up over 40 per cent this year

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released its official 261 new vehicle registration statistics for March, which...
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MG launches Europe’s first semi-solid-state battery

Solid-state batteries have long been viewed as the pinnacle of electric vehicle technology, with claims that a full charge can...
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Volkswagen recalling 100,000 EVs over battery fire risk

The Volkswagen Group is recalling almost 100,000 of its electric vehicles due to issues linked to battery modules. (more…)
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Mystery shop finds UK garages overcharging for simple sensor repairs

An undercover investigation from German diagnostics specialist Carly has found that British drivers could be charged up to five-times the...
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New generation of lightweight air springs

ContiTech Air Spring Systems has developed a new generation of lightweight air springs to help manufacturers reduced overall vehicle weight. Whether in buses, trucks or trailers, weight reduction is the trend in the commercial vehicle sector. Leading manufacturers are eager to continue slimming down vehicles to up carrying capacity and comply with emissions standards such

Otto lighting sale now on

Otto has large stocks of lighting for older vehicles up to 2005, which the company is happy to sell at a greatly reduced price due to warehouse restructuring. Brands of lighting on sale include: Bosch, Hella, ULO, Magneti Marelli and Valeo. For more information please email sales@otto.ie or call 01 4000060.

Best Buy Award for Armor All Shield

Engrained brake dust is a constant challenge to maintaining the looks and value of alloy wheels and the summer swelter, with higher ambient temperatures, adds to the problem with an increased tendency for brake deposits to ‘bake’ on the wheel. As a remedy, car care champion Armor All recommends the regular use of its well-established

Hella to host Air Conditioning Handler Course

Hella Ireland is holding an Air Conditioning Handler course at its offices at Woodford Business Park, Santry, Dublin 17, next Wednesday, August 14. The one-day course, which costs €240, will give technicians an understanding of the operating principles of an air conditioning system, ensure participants are able to recognise the components, their location on a