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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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Glasurit redesigns labels

Glasurit, premium paint brand of BASF, has redesigned the labels for its range of products as polishing paste to the large paint container – are being given a fresh packaging design. The new labels present users with all the relevant information at a glance. To achieve this, the font size of the product number and

Spies Hecker introduces Tips4You Youtube series

The new Spies Hecker Tips4You videos feature an experienced refinish technician who shows refinishers how to get the most out of their Spies Hecker products through correct application. The videos, which are available on the Spies Hecker website and its YouTube channel, provide not only a top service for paint professionals, but also challenge dubious

Ring launches new winter garage and workshop catalogue

Ring has launched its UK and Ireland Garage and Workshop Catalogue for the winter 2018/19 season, showcasing its full range of professional workshop equipment. The catalogue includes brand new products for this season and is priced for garages and mechanics. It covers everything from battery care to inspection lighting and bulb stands. Annotated images highlight

Range of original colour painted calipers expanded by Brake Engineering

Brake Engineering has expanded its range of original colour painted calipers for the independent aftermarket, as it continues to meet demand from garages. The brake calipers have been specially designed to match the caliper colour originally fitted on a vehicle, making the process more efficient for technicians and offering additional reassurance that the part will