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| Archived News |  | 30.08.2011
Longford thieves strike again
For the third time in recent weeks, a gang of scam artists operating in the Longford area have targeted the workshop equipment trade. More...
| | 29.08.2011
One in five travelled with a drunk driver
20 per cent of respondents in an AA poll carried out this month admitted that they have knowingly taken a lift from a driver they understood to be over the legal blood alcohol level (0.8 mg) within the last two years. More...
| | 29.08.2011
Peugeot HX1 concept car
The HX1 Concept Car, which will makes its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show gives Peugeot the opportunity to once again illustrate the marque's ability to reflect on new ideas, learn how to evolve and to continually reinvent itself. More...
| | 26.08.2011
New thermal systems catalogue
Somora Motor Parts has unveiled its 2011/2012 thermal systems catalogue, which contains 450 pages of the most extensive range of Thermal Systems products More...
| | 26.08.2011
Irish cars getting older
Ireland’s population is aging. But it’s not just the good citizens of the State; it’s their cars too. That’s what the latest data released by official vehicle records experts, Cartell.ie reveals More...
| | 26.08.2011
Equip Auto on course to set new records
Less than three months ahead of its opening, EQUIP AUTO, the international biennial exhibition for automotive parts/systems and garage equipment industries is on course to set new records. More...
| | 25.08.2011
SNR warns on brake disc imitations
The NTN-SNR Group, a major OE supplier of wheel bearings worldwide, is warning that a number of brake discs imitations have been identified in the market with design features that could be dangerous for the end-user‘s safety. More...
| | 25.08.2011
Component Distributors to increase delivery fleet out of Dublin
Component Distributors is set to double its delivery fleet out of Dublin. This will allow the company to offer an unrivalled delivery service to those customers supplied out of Dublin. This takes the Component Distributors delivery fleet on the island to 37 vehicles. More...
| | 24.08.2011
Ford and Toyota to collaborate on new hybrid system
Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation, the world's two leading manufacturers of hybrid vehicles, have announced they are to collaborate as equal partners on the development of an advanced new hybrid system for pick-ups (light trucks) and SUVs. More...
| | 23.08.2011
Motor Factors Golfing Society
The Motor Factors Golfing Society (MFGS) will hold will hold its autumn outing (President's Prize) at the The K Club, Smurfit Course, on Friday September 16. More...
| | 22.08.2011
New Fiat Ducato fleet for Eircom
Eircom, Ireland's largest telecommunications provider, has just taken delivery of a new fleet of 34 specially-modified Fiat Ducato vans for use by its technical crews around the country. More...
| | 22.08.2011
APAC unveils new website
APAC, the Italian garage equipment specialists, represented in Ireland since 2001, by PJ Fallon & Son has revamped its website, HYPERLINK "http://www.apac.it/"www.apac.it More...
| | 22.08.2011
AA fuel survey
The cost of petrol and diesel has yet to fall at Irish pumps, according to the August survey of prices from the AA. More...
| | 19.08.2011
Lyons of Limerick opens new Volvo Showroom
Outward signs of optimism in the Irish retail motor trade have been thin on the ground in recent years, but if you take a trip down the Ballysimon Road in Limerick you will certainly see one. More...
| | 18.08.2011
Ford Easy Fuel helps prevent fuel theft
Fuel prices on the rise, but so too is the theft of fuel through siphoning. However, Ford owners can feel secure that they won’t return to an empty tank thanks to the company’s Easy Fuel cap-less fuel system. More...
| | 17.08.2011
PR Reilly now stocking Sigma wiper blades
The Sigma wiper blade is a new design fitted as Original Equipment to some recent Japanese and Korean vehicles such as Toyota Auris / Rav4, Mazda 6, Honda Civic etc. It is also fitted to some European vehicles such as the Opel Insignia. More...
| | 15.08.2011
ERP celebrates recycling success in Ireland
The European Recycling Platform (ERP) Ireland this week celebrates the sixth anniversary of the WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and welcomes the decision by The Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, TD, to commence the process of developing a new national waste policy, as evidenced in the publication of the consultation document “Towards a New National Waste Policy”. More...
| | 12.08.2011
Scam artists strike again in Longford
For the second time in recent weeks, a gang of scam artists operating in the Longford area have stolen a significant quantity of tyre service equipment from a well known supplier. More...
| | 12.08.2011
Honda set to unveil new Civic
Honda will launch its new Civic at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Developed specifically for the European market, the Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012. More...
| | 11.08.2011
Mazda confirmed as new sponsor of Connacht rugby
Mazda has been confirmed as the official title sponsor of Connacht rugby in a deal worth over €1.5 million over the next three years as part of major sponsorship deal, which will facilitate the development of both brands. More...
| | 11.08.2011
Low Carbon Vehicle event on horizon
Many of the world's major car, commercial vehicle and public service vehicle manufacturers will join a record number of technology and infrastructure businesses showcasing products at LCV2011 ( 7 and 8 September), the UK's leading low carbon vehicle event. More...
| | 10.08.2011
Audi explores new horizons
Audi is once again exploring new horizons with the Audi urban concept, a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. More...
| | 10.08.2011
LuK extends clutch range
The market-leading LuK clutch range is continuing to grow in the UK with new products now available for more than 1.5 million vehicles. More...
| | 09.08.2011
Maximising MINI in Belfast
MINI Belfast has moved from its former site shared with BMW Bavarian to a stand-alone dealership a few hundred metres away on Boucher Way. More...
| | 09.08.2011
McCloskey wins Stonethrowers
The Stonethowers Rally took place in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary at the weekend and resulted in victory for Conor McCloskey / Francis Regan in their BF Goodrich shod Subaru Impreza WRC. More...
| | 08.08.2011
Bill Ford unveils commemorative plaque
Last week William Clay (Bill) Ford Jr., executive chairman of the Ford Motor Company and great-grandson of its founder Henry Ford, unveiled a plaque at Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork, commemorating the Ford family’s connection with the village. More...
| | 08.08.2011
How’s My Driving?
Nearly two thirds of children (63 per cent) admit their parents are aggressive drivers and 13 per cent say they are scared or embarrassed by Mum and Dad’s driving, according to new research. More...
| | 05.08.2011
New Volkswagen Crafter launched in Ireland
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland has launched ohe new Crafter to the Irish market with fuel consumption and CO2 emissions reduced by a staggering 33 per cent and maintenance costs reduced by up to 25 per cent! More...
| | 05.08.2011
MOT test changes may be put on hold
Proposed changes to the MOT test may be put on hold, as parts of the UK motor industry are already rallying against the initial idea of increasing the gap between MOT tests to two years. More...
| | 05.08.2011
New UK car sales down
New car sales fell by 3.5 per in the UK last month to 131,634 units, figures released the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirm. More...
| | 04.08.2011
Tyre changer and wheel balancer stolen
The motor trade has been advised to be on the look out for a group of scam artists operating in the Midlands following the theft of a tyre changer and wheel balancer, from a well known supplier. More...
| | 04.08.2011
Sigma wiper blades now available at PR Reilly
The Sigma wiper blade is a new design fitted as Original Equipment to some recent Japanese and Korean vehicles such as Toyota Auris / Rav4, Mazda 6, Honda Civic etc. It is also fitted to some European vehicles such as the Opel Insignia. More...
| | 04.08.2011
New Gates application catalogue
Gates has published its yearly updated Drive Systems Application Catalogue. This reference work of over 1,950 pages provides application data for passenger cars and light-duty commercial vehicles. More...
| | 04.08.2011
Hella honoured by Porsche
Hella has received a “Best Supplier” award from Porsche AG. The Porsche Supplier Award 2011 recognises outstanding services, partnership, communication, and commitment as well as efforts on the part of the supplier in a rapidly changing environment. More...
| | 03.08.2011
New car sales slump in July
Figures just released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that new car sales plummeted by 35 per cent in July, when compared to the same month last year. More...
| | 02.08.2011
Men are better map-readers - AA
Men declare themselves to be better map-readers than women and are far less likely to ask for directions, according to a survey of over 13,000 Irish motorists carried out by the AA. More...
| | 02.08.2011
Renault reveals new Twingo in pink
Renault has revealed the first image of its new Twingo. And it is the first mass production vehicle to be inspired by the Renault brand’s new design identity. More...
| | 29.07.2011
New NGK website
NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd – the brand-leading supplier of spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK Lambda sensors – has created a ground-breaking new website. More...
| | 29.07.2011
Toyota’s big solar switch-on
Toyota and British Gas have launched an industry-leading initiative in sustainable energy generation at Toyota's Burnaston car plant this week. More...
| | 28.07.2011
New Dayco catalogue from Team PR Reilly
Dayco’s latest Automotive catalogue, which was launched at the recent Autopromotec show in Bologna, features the complete range of automotive OEM power transmission products that are now available to the aftermarket through PR Reilly. More...
| | 28.07.2011
John O'Flynn Motors Appointed Main Peugeot Dealers
Peugeot in Ireland have announced the appointment of John O'Flynn Motors Limited, Limerick Road, Mallow, Co. Cork to the Peugeot Dealer Network. John O'Flynn Motors is the latest to join the 35-strong Peugeot Dealer Network. More...
| | 28.07.2011
Lexus loves drama
Lexus Ireland is sponsoring the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival as Official Vehicle Partner. More...
| | 28.07.2011
Schaeffler hosts football tournament
Budding young football stars have been battling it out at a tournament hosted by Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd, the supplier of genuine OE quality LuK clutches, INA tensioners and FAG wheel bearings. More...
| | 28.07.2011
Ford explores photo archive
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. More...
| | 27.07.2011
Irish car prices show third biggest drop in eurozone
The European Commission’s latest car price report shows that real car prices (price change set against inflation) in Ireland fell by 5.7% in 2010. This is the third biggest drop in the eurozone and well above the -1.5% eurozone average. More...
| | 27.07.2011
NGK to exhibit at MechanEx
NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd will be exhibiting its market-leading spark plug, glow plug and Lambda sensor ranges at MechanEx which is being held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on September 20 & 21. More...
| | 27.07.2011
EQUIP AUTO on course to set new records
Less than three months ahead of its opening, EQUIP AUTO, the international biennial exhibition for automotive parts / systems and garage equipment industries is on course to set new records. More...
| | 26.07.2011
Porsche Panamera now supported on Autologic
Since the beginning of July, users of the Autologic Porsche dealer-level diagnostic platform from Autologic Diagnostics Ltd, have been rejoicing at news that the much anticipated release of software for Porsche’s latest sports car model, Panamera, is now available. More...
| | 25.07.2011
Maxol launches fuels you can trust campaign
In an unprecedented move, Maxol has set up a Quality Assurance Scheme called ‘Fuels You Can Trust’ which is aimed at protecting Irish motorists from the hazards of purchasing illegal or tampered diesel fuel. More...
| | 22.07.2011
Two millionth Hungarian-made Suzuki rolls off the line
The two millionth Hungarian-made Suzuki recently rolled off the production line in the Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC) plant. The ceremony did not just celebrate the two million vehicles landmark, it also commemorated another anniversary, namely that the company was founded 20 years ago. More...
| | 22.07.2011
Volkswagen starts production of the new Beetle in Mexico
On this occasion Dr. Guido Westerwelle, the Federal Foreign Minister, Felipe Calderón, the Mexican President, and Hubert Waltl, Board Member for Production and Logistics at the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, visited the Volkswagen plant in Mexico. More...
| | 22.07.2011
John O'Flynn Motors Appointed Main Peugeot Dealers
Peugeot in Ireland have announced the appointment of John O'Flynn Motors Limited, Limerick Road, Mallow, Co. Cork to the Peugeot Dealer Network. John O'Flynn Motors is the latest to join the 35-strong Peugeot Dealer Network. More...
| | 21.07.2011
Additional tolls on roads will erode competitiveness - IRHA
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has today (Tuesday, July 19th 2011) expressed its concern at reports that eight new toll locations may be introduced on Irish roads. The Association has called for the establishment of a task force to examine all road tolling systems to ensure that all road users are taxed at appropriate levels. More...
| | 20.07.2011
UK car parts maker GKN buys German
The Daily Telegraph reports that GKN, the British aerospace and car parts maker, said Stromag will expand the company in the renewable energy sector and grow its offering of next-generation technology. More...
| | 20.07.2011
Skoda named best car manufacturer
Skoda has been named the best car manufacturer at this year’s Which? Awards after scoring 89% for its customer score, 79% for its dealerships, 81% for service and 79% for reliability. More...
| | 19.07.2011
Frank Keane acquires Maxwell Motors as a going concern
Frank Keane Holdings has today bucked the trend that has seen over 100 motor dealerships close over the last three years, by announcing the re-opening of Maxwell Motors and employing 18 people. This follows the purchase of the business as a going concern from Grant Thornton, the receiver appointed by Ulster Bank and Lombard Finance. More...
| | 18.07.2011
Keep an eye out for “four legged pedestrians”
Apparently, not so lucky rabbits are the most common road-kill after pets. The AA is reminding motorists driving on rural routes this summer to keep an eye out for all creatures great and small. The reminder comes after the AA learnt through their latest motor insurance poll that approximately 4 out of 10 drivers in Ireland have run over a pet or other non domesticated animal at some point while driving. More...
| | 18.07.2011
Peugeot's 508 RXH Diesel Electric Hybrid
Peugeot has released details of the new Peugeot 508 RXH, an exclusive new all-road diesel-electric hybrid which will receive its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September. More...
| | 18.07.2011
New look Toyota Hilux for 2012
Toyota’s “indestructible” Hilux has a new look and new hi-tech features for 2012. The redoubtable pick-up has been given a comprehensive re-style from the A-pillar forwards, with a new bonnet, radiator grille, headlamps and bumper. More...
| | 15.07.2011
Ford Focus battles Volkswagen Golf for top slot
Based on figures just released. the Ford Focus looks set again this year to win the title of Ireland’s favourite car. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) figures show that the model currently holds the top spot in car sales here for the first six months of the year. More...
| | 15.07.2011
EU crackdown on driver traffic offences abroad
Drivers will be punished for traffic offences they commit abroad, including the four "big killers" causing 75 per cent of road fatalities - speeding, breaking traffic lights, failure to use seatbelts and drink driving - following a vote in the European Parliament on Wednesday. More...
| | 14.07.2011
Component Distributors opening in Cork
Component Distributors (CD) has announced its intention to open a new regional distribution centre in Cork. CD told the Auto Trade Journal that customers in Cork, Waterford, Limerick, Kerry and some areas of Tipperary will all now receive their deliveries twice a day by one of the 37 CD delivery vehicles now on the roads. More...
| | 14.07.2011
Mission sees over 10,000 copied V-ribbed belts destroyed
The ContiTech Power Transmission Group has pulled off a successful strike against fake products in the United Arab Emirates. Over 10,000 copied drive belts and packaging items printed with the ContiTech logo were seized on the premises of dealer Asia Tiger Auto Parts LLC and then destroyed. More...
| | 12.07.2011
One in ten cars on Irish roads will be electric by 2020
By the year 2020, Renault Ireland predicts that one in ten cars on Irish roads will be electric. This statement comes as Renault Ireland prepares to launch its Kangoo Z.E. mini van this November followed by the 4-door Fluence Z.E. saloon in early 2012. More...
| | 12.07.2011
Impressive new Volkswagen Amarok pick-up
The highly anticipated Volkswagen Amarok has arrived on Irish shores. Available now as a four-door double cab, VW say that the new model combines the robustness of a pick-up, innovative technology, high safety standards and excellent fuel economy. More...
| | 11.07.2011
Seven out of 10 cars not ready for holiday driving
Based on data from 38,000 tyre safety checks carried out by Bridgestone in nine European countries during 2010, more than seven out of 10 motorists (71 per cent) are driving on under-inflated tyres. Almost 12 per cent of tyres on the road are also worn down below the E.U. legal minimum of 1.6 mm tread depth. More...
| | 11.07.2011
Fuel's paradise
Soaring fuel prices have led many motorists to change their driving behaviour to reduce the financial pain at the pumps but almost 10 million drivers are taking one particular measure that could actually be increasing their fuel consumption, new research from Kwik Fit shows. More...
| | 11.07.2011
Heads up on headrests
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is advising drivers to regularly check the position of their headrest, in a bid to cut down on neck and spinal injuries, in the event of a crash. More...
| | 08.07.2011
Ford launches “Drive to Fitness” campaign
Ford Ireland has launched its Drive to Fitness campaign which is aimed at encouraging company car and van drivers to look after their health through better food choices and more regular exercise. More...
| | 08.07.2011
CV Show 2012 gets a green light
Plans for a full CV Show to be held at the NEC, Birmingham, from 24-26 April 2012 have been announced by the Commercial Vehicle Show LLP consisting of the Road Haulage Association Ltd (RHA), The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd (SMMT) and IRTE Services Ltd, the trading company of the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE). More...
| | 07.07.2011
EU crackdown on drivers committing traffic offences abroad
Drivers will be punished for traffic offences they commit abroad, including the four "big killers" causing 75 per cent of road fatalities - speeding, breaking traffic lights, failure to use seatbelts and drink driving - following a vote in the European Parliament on Wednesday. More...
| | 06.07.2011
Ford Ireland upgrades Mondeo package
Ford Ireland has unveiled a summer-time offer for its award-winning Mondeo model: four years warranty, four years road-side assistance and four years free servicing for any model purchased before September 30. More...
| | 06.07.2011
Cross-border fines on horizon
The European Parliament is poised to vote on new regulations that, if adopted, would see Irish drivers that commit motoring offences abroad face fines and prosecution on their return to Ireland. More...
| | 05.07.2011
New Range Rover Evoque starts production
The new Range Rover Evoque passed an important milestone on Monday when the first production vehicle was driven off the line at Land Rover's Halewood manufacturing plant in Liverpool. More...
| | 05.07.2011
Become a Racing Driver Competition
Mondello Park and Sheane Cars have re-launched their 'Become a Racing Driver' competition for 2011, following the highly impressive race début of 2010 competition winner Sean Hynes. More...
| | 05.07.2011
One-two for Peugeot at Imola
With an impressive combination of performance, reliability, fuel economy and tyre management, the Peugeot 908s dominated the 6 Hours of Imola at the weekend. More...
| | 04.07.2011
New car sales up 31 per cent in June
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry(SIMI) has just released June sales figures which show that new car sales were up 31 per cent compared with the same month last year. More...
| | 04.07.2011
Ford again best seller
As the scrappage scheme came to an end, car sales increased by almost one-third in June on the same period last year, with Ford taking the position of the country’s best-selling car brand for the second month in succession. More...
| | 04.07.2011
A cut above the rest
Some Irish motorists it would seem have their rose tinted glasses firmly on when it comes to how they perceive their own driving skills according to figures issued today by AA Motor Insurance. More...
| | 01.07.2011
Universal Floral's new Fiat Ducato fleet
Universal Floral, one of the country's most respected interior and exterior landscaping companies, has taken delivery of fleet of 11 new Fiat Ducato vans from Terry Lilly Commercials in Finglas, Dublin. More...
| | 01.07.2011
TR Motors founder 50 years in Mercedes-Benz service
Ronnie Moloney, co-founder and managing director of TR Motors, this year celebrates his 50 years’ career in Mercedes-Benz service. His company, which is situated in the Dublin suburb of Harold’s Cross, is a main authorised service dealer for Mercedes-Benz. More...
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