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| Archived News |  | 28.10.2011
Commission wants lease vehicle tax changes
The European Commission has formally requested Ireland to change the way in which it taxes leased or rented vehicles from another Member State so as to ensure our rules comply with EU legislation. More...
| | 28.10.2011
Volkswagen Group Ireland appoints new head of PR
Volkswagen Group Ireland. Paddy has been one of Ireland’s foremost motoring journalists for over a decade, writing in for publications such as The Irish Times and he has also been a regular industry commentator on television and radio. More...
| | 28.10.2011
Renault has bounce back-ability
Renault Ireland has just introduced a brand new offer for those who order their new 2012 Renault before 30th November - the Bounce Back Bonus! More...
| | 27.10.2011
Schaeffler expands LuK clutch range
Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd has extended its market-leading LuK clutch range with these new additions meaning it has introduced product for more than five million vehicles this year. More...
| | 27.10.2011
Euro NCAP awards first 5 star rating for a pick-up
EuroNCAP”s top scorers this month with five stars are the Audi Q3, BMW 1 Series, Chevrolet Captiva, Fiat Freemont, Ford Ranger, Hyundai Veloster, Mercedes M-Class, Opel/Vauxhall Astra and Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer, Lancia Thema and Toyota Yaris. The Lancia Voyager was awarded four stars. More...
| | 26.10.2011
Kia comes to the Kingdom
Kia Motors Ireland has appointed McElligotts of Tralee as Kia dealers in Kerry. “We are delighted to make this appointment,“ commented Kia Managing Director James Brooks at a photo call in Tralee.More...
| | 26.10.2011
Team PR Reilly appointment
Team P R Reilly has appointed John Donovan to head the company's development programme for its Hardware and Agri divisions. More...
| | 26.10.2011
NGK sparks Honda Racing Team victory
Motor racing star Matt Neal has paid tribute to his Honda Racing Team, which is sponsored by NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd – after winning the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship. More...
| | 25.10.2011
ESB Networks goes electric
ESB Networks Ltd. has just taken delivery of part of the single largest order of electric vehicles ever placed in Ireland. Electric Vehicles Ireland, based in Tullamore, Co. Offaly supplied the vehicles. More...
| | 25.10.2011
Cap put on UK Motability scheme
Cathal O’ Connell (33) from Ballycullane, Wexford, and now living in Cork, drove off in his brand new The UK government assisted Motability scheme is placing a £25,000 price cap on cars offered through the charity fleet. More...
| | 24.10.2011
Cathal drives off in new Renault Grand Mégane
Cathal O’ Connell (33) from Ballycullane, Wexford, and now living in Cork, drove off in his brand new Renault Grand Mégane after a nail biting live radio final on the Breakfast Show on Today FM last Friday morning. More...
| | 24.10.2011
Philips DRLs take honours in 2011 Le Mans Series
The number 61 AF Corse Ferrari, driven by Stephane Lemeret, Piergiuseppe Perazzini and Marco Cioci, which is equipped with Philips DayLight8 LED Daytime Running Lights, has secured the Runners’ Up position in its category for the 2011 Le Mans Series. More...
| | 21.10.2011
€25,000 Toyota cash give away
To celebrate the launch of the new third generation Yaris, Toyota Ireland is kicking off an exciting promotion on Monday, October 24th, on its Facebook page, which will see the company give away €25,000 in cash and prizes over the next four weeks. More...
| | 21.10.2011
Manbat acquires battery power systems
Manbat, represented in Ireland by National Autoparts, has substantially increased its presence in the industrial battery sector, with the acquisition of Battery Power Systems Ltd (BPS) of East Kilbride.More...
| | 20.10.2011
VWGI teams with Mondial Assistance Ireland
Mondial Assistance Ireland has secured a new contract with Volkswagen Group Ireland to manage and enhance customer service across the Volkswagen passenger, Audi, Skoda, Seat and Volskwagen commercial brands. More...
| | 20.10.2011
Skoda new 4X4 range now on sale
Skoda Ireland unveiled its new range of 4X4 vehicles at last month’s Ploughing Championships. Available now to test drive across their retail network Skoda’s 4X4 range are powered by the latest common rail Diesel engines coupled to the innovative Haldex Clutch. More...
| | 20.10.2011
Team PR Reilly unveils winter specific Planogram
Team P R Reilly has put together a winter specific Planogram for stores to include all winter essentials such as ice scrapers, de-icer, anti-freeze, coolant, screenwash, salt and snow chains. This 1M planogram comes complete with a ‘Winter Motoring’ banner. More...
| | 20.10.2011
New DPF cleaner launched
J&M Breen Distributors has launched a new Diesel Particulate Filter cleaner (DPF) and a Diesel Air Intake and EGR cleane on the Irish market. More...
| | 19.10.2011
Mc Nulty maxes on the Bushwhacker
Enda Mc Nulty had his best ever result on a round of the Valvoline Irish Forest rally Championship when he finished top of the registered competitors in the recent Bushwhacker rally in Omagh. More...
| | 19.10.2011
Time to mount the Barricade
The introduction of the Gates Barricade® Fuel Injection Hose this month looks set to give both motor factors and vehicle repairers the reliability they crave. More...
| | 18.10.2011
Cork students win Supreme Award for road safety
Two students from Bantry, Co. Cork have been awarded the ‘Supreme Award’ for Road Safety at this year’s Road Safety Authority (RSA) ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards’ which were held in Farmleigh, last week. More...
| | 18.10.2011
Stylish new Kia Rio arrives next week
Kia's all-new Rio goes on sale here on October 26th. It will have a starting price of €15,295 for the 1.25 litre LX petrol engined entry level version, but Kia expects the bulk of sales to come from the higher specification EX version, with a price tag of €16,595. More...
| | 17.10.2011
After-sales winter offer from Toyota
Toyota Quality Service is launching a special winter offer for only €85 (incl. VAT), offering valuable peace of mind to the 330,000-plus Irish Toyota motorists that their vehicles are performing at their optimal best and are fully road ready ahead of winter. More...
| | 14.10.2011
New diesel fuel solution
Finol Oils in Dublin, Irish distributors of Total and Elf lubricants, has recently added a new brand to its range, Actioil. More...
| | 14.10.2011
Ford organises blind driver event
Ford of Europe recently organised a unique drive event when it brought together a group of 30 blind and visually impaired people at a Ford test track in Germany. More...
| | 13.10.2011
PR REILLY teams with Tec Doc
Major parts distributor Team P R Reilly is among the latest aftermarket businesses to embrace the TecDoc electronic parts catalogue system and incorporate it into a bespoke WEB SHOP portal.More...
| | 13.10.2011
Techplus assists Medallion for Excellence winner
Techplus, the 3D wheel alignment specialists, recently assisted Paul Furlong, Ireland's representative in the Automobile Technology Competition at WorldSkills 2011, writes John Loughran. Paul finished ninth in the overall competition and returned home a Medallion for Excellence winner. More...
| | 13.10.2011
Nissan develops next generation fuel cell stack
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Has released its Next Generation Fuel Cell Stack (2011 Model) for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV). The latest technology development is part of the company's continuing efforts towards the realization of a Zero Emission society. More...
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12.10.2011
CV Show 2012 looks set to be a sell-out
With truck and van sales up in the UK and the service and repair sector serving a busy road transport business, confidence is building for the 2012 CV Show and its dedicated Workshop zone. More...
| | 12.10.2011
Team P R Reilly - A Driving Force in Tullamore
On target for the 2011 expansion programme is the opening of the latest new Team P R Reilly depot in Tullamore. Under the management of John Duff and his team, the new distribution centre and retail store on Church Rd is located on the busiest road in Tullamore. More...
| | 12.10.2011
UK drivers cut petrol consumption by 15%
Meanwhile drivers in the UK have cut their petrol consumption by more than 15% since the credit crunch and the recession.The AA has calculated that petrol sales in the first six months of 2011 were 1.7bn litres less than in the same period three years ago. More...
| | 12.10.2011
Varta wins big award for start-stop batteries
Varta’s start-stop batteries have scooped two industry awards, reinforcing the brand’s prominence in both the OE and European aftermarket. Heading the accolades is a bronze Edison Best New Product Award in the Energy and Sustainability category. More...
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12.10.2011
Changed times for new car deep freeze tests
The end of summer is a good reminder for all drivers to carry out winter maintenance. A change of tyres and topping-up vehicle fluids can make all the difference between a smooth journey and a fraught one. More...
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11.10.2011
Equip Auto opens in Paris today
Equip Auto 2011 open its door this morning. The international automotive aftermarket trade fair runs until Saturday 15 October 2011 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, in the French capital. More...
| | 11.10.2011
Supporting Irish Road Safety Week
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) have launched a campaign to improve awareness among drivers of the need to maintain their tyres, particularly as winter approaches. More...
| | 11.10.2011
Mercedes-Benz sprints to the rescue
Motorsport Rescue Services - the longest-running and most-celebrated rapid-response safety team in Irish motorsport – have equipped themselves with a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 rapid response ambulance unit for use at events here and overseas. More...
| | 11.10.2011
An electric win for Renault
The Renault Kangoo ZE beat off stiff competition to win the Fleet Transport Green Commercial for 2012 at the annual UK fleet awards last night. For the fifth year running, the Fleet Transport Awards celebrate excellence in the road transport industries. More...
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10.10.2011
Toyota Ireland Dream Car Art Contest
Toyota Ireland has kicked off its Dream Car Art Contest, a national art competition for under-16’s that will put 15 young aspiring artists in with a chance to compete on a global stage for a once in a lifetime trip to Japan. More...
| | 10.10.2011
BMW Winter Driver Training Programme
BMW Ireland has launched a Winter Driver Training Programme that combines practical advice with invaluable driving experience on a winter driver training circuit, which replicates urban and winding rural Irish roads in wet, icy and snowy conditions. More...
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07.10.2011
Healthy start for filter references
News that Corteco has published its new micronAir® cabin air filter catalogue and that it has included a fresh look to the layout will be well received by Motor Factors and garages. More...
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07.10.2011
Record run with Lucas Oil
A car sponsored by Lucas Oil has recorded the fastest ever speed for an automotive engine-driven vehicle. "It's official. We have the fastest additives, lubricants and greases on the planet," says Les Downey, managing director of Lucas Oil Products (UK). More...
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06.10.2011
Team P R Reilly expansion programme
The Team P R Reilly 2011 expansion programme continues to roll out with a target of 20 nationwide Team partners / depots in place before the end of the year. More...
| | | 06.10.2011
New Fiat Doblò Work Up launches in Ireland
The new Fiat Doblò Work Up a new, compact ‘dropside' vehicle which has been designed to meet the needs of urban-based operators, merging the versatility of a pickup with the low purchase price and running costs of a lightweight commercial vehicle has launched in Ireland. More...
| | 06.10.2011
New LuK friction linings
Poor driving habits are the major cause of premature clutch wear. Slipping the clutch for extended periods due to incorrect gear selection overheats the friction material leading to rapid wear. More...
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05.10.2011
Ulster Rugby Club tries Mazda
Mazda UK has been appointed as the ‘Official Vehicle Partner' for Ulster Rugby. As part of a three-year sponsorship agreement, Mazda UK will supply cars to the Club's players and staff. More...
| | 05.10.2011
Ryan joins Team PR Reilly
Donal Ryan has joined Team P R Reilly at the company's new depot in Carlow. Ryan hasmore than 17 years sales and technical experience working with franchises such as Peugeot, Opel, Citroen, Hyundai, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo More...
| | 05.10.2011
SKF leads the way in new product development
Leading aftermarket supplier SKF, represented in Ireland by Serfac, has demonstrated that it continues to lead the way in new product development with an unprecedented number of new product additions to its catalogue over the past 12 months. More...
| | 04.10.2011
Drop-off in new car sales continues
The fall-off in new vehicle sales continued last month, with car registrations down 35 per cent on September 2010, according to statistics from the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). More...
| | 04.10.2011
EU officials to drive fuel-cell Hyundai ix35
The Hyundai ix35 fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) has been selected by the European Commission-backed Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) to be used as a demonstration vehicle to test and promote hydrogen fuel cell technology in a real-world environment. More...
| | 04.10.2011
New 2012 Kia Soul
Kia's innovative and hugely successful urban crossover, the Soul, has been refreshed from top to bottom for the 2012 model year. More...
| | 03.10.2011
AA dubs October ‘Car Care Month’
Motorists who prepare now for the onset of colder weather will increase their safety during the winter-driving season – that's the message that AA Rescue is communicating to drivers with the arrival of October. More...
| | 03.10.2011
European OEMs to develop technical reference for EV charging
The Renault Nissan Alliance, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi Motors announced that they have decided to develop and promote the technical reference for compliance of public recharge equipments for electric vehicles in Europe, based on the existing conformity brand “EV Ready®”, originally launched by Renault and Schneider Electric. More...
| | 30.09.2011
Miss Ireland a SEAT brand ambassador
Holly Carpenter, from Raheny in Dublin was crowned Miss Ireland 2011 last month and has since been preparing for the international finals, which take place in London in November. More...
| | 30.09.2011
Equip Auto on horizon
Equip Auto 2011, the international automotive aftermarket trade fair takes place from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 October 2011 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. More...
| | 30.09.2011
New First Line bearing catalogue
First Line has launched the latest version of its highly regarded wheel bearing catalogue and the 2011/12 edition, which is designated the 10e, is available now. More...
| | 30.09.2011
Nissan gets a brain wave
Nissan is partnering with École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne to work on applying brain machine interfaces to cars. More...
| | 29.09.2011
EU CV registrations increase over summer
New registrations of commercial vehicles in the EU were up 3.0 per cent in in July and 15.7 pert cent in August, leading to an 8.3 per cent increase over the two summer months compared to the same period last year. More...
| | 29.09.2011
NGK sparks speedway champion
Speedway star Greg Hancock – who is sponsored by NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd – has become the oldest rider to win the World Championship. More...
| | 27.09.2011
AGE Roadshow reminder
The Automotive Garage Equipment (AGE) roadshow takes place this week, with pitstops in Horse & Jockey, Co. Tipperary and Athlone, Co. Wesmeath. More...
| | 27.09.2011
Mercedes-Benz run in the west
The roads of Galway and Mayo will see a big influx of Mercedes – Benz cars this weekend as the Mercedes-Benz Club enjoys the hospitality and scenery of the region. More...
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26.09.2011
Eoin Murray takes podium finish in the SEAT Leon Supercopa
Eoin Murray, one of Ireland’s most well known motoring personalities and SEAT brand ambassador, took to the track on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September in the first of a two-part race programme in the Italian Seat Supercopa series driving for Drive Technology Italia at Vallelunga “Piero Taruffi”. More...
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26.09.2011
Dunlop Young Racing Driver of the Month
Gary Thompson from Donabate, Co Dublin has been selected as the Dunlop Young Racing Driver of the Month for August, the third year in a row that he has joined the shortlist for the Young Driver of the Year Award. More...
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23.09.2011
Multipart makes more parts available for LDV owners
As part of its continuing efforts to ensure that the owners of the 100,000 LDV vans and minibuses on Britain and Ireland's roads can get the optimum service life from their vehicles, Multipart continues to find innovative solutions to parts supply problems. More...
| | 22.09.2011
Škoda unveils latest finance packages
Škoda Ireland has announced details of its latest finance packages and incentives for 2012, which includes a free Satellite Navigation system with all Skoda Yeti, Octavia and Superb models. More...
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20.09.2011
Nissan moves to speed up electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Nissan has teamed up with leading European utility and electrical vehicle supply equipment companies to speed development of cheaper, smaller, quick chargers for electric vehicle batteries, and accelerate the installation of publicly-available Quick Charge (QC) points across Europe. More...
| | 20.09.2011
August growth offers hope to European new car market
According to the latest analysis from JATO Dynamics, the Volkswagen Golf has remained Europe's best selling car, with increased sales of 18.3% in August compared to a year earlier, although Year-to-Date sales are still 3.9% lower than 2010. More...
| | 19.09.2011
Details of AGE Roadshow announced
Automotive Garage Equipment (AGE) is taking to the road to showcase its range of car and truck diagnostics equipment, emissions testers, air conditioning equipment, parts washers and oil spill kits. More...
| | 19.09.2011
Ford buses clock up miles for family business
Newcastlewest Coach Tour operator, Coach House Travel, this week reached a milestone in its business when two of its fleet surpassed the magical 500,000 kilometre mark, joining another vehichle that is closing in on 600,000! More...
| | 15.09.2011
Free parking for Volkswagen drivers at Solheim Cup
Volkswagen, official car partner to the 2011 Solheim Cup (23rd – 25th September, Kileen Castle, Co. Meath), is giving golf fans and enthusiasts the opportunity to experience Ireland’s biggest sporting event of the year in style. More...
| | 15.09.2011
BMW launches first ever Irish brand TV commercial
The first ever TV commercial for BMW conceived, produced, and shot entirely in Ireland will hit TV screens this month. It will be broadcast for the first time on Saturday morning, 17th September, on RTE2 at half time during the Ireland / Australia World Cup Rugby match. More...
| | 14.09.2011
Peugeot goes gunning for Audi A6 Allroad
Peugeot is going gunning for the Audi A6 Allroad with the high-riding, 508-based RXH estate car which was unveiled at the Frankfurt Show. And the hook it will use to try to catch buyers is tax savings. More...
| | 13.09.2011
Volvo unveils Concept You
Following on from the reveal of the Concept Universe earlier in the year, the Frankfurt Motorshow marks the debut of an evolution to the Concept Universe - Concept You - and gives another insight into Volvo Cars future. More...
| | 12.09.2011
Volkswagen at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011
As the organisers prepare to open the door to this year’s IAA in Frankfurt next week, a team of around 1,000 people are on site putting the finishing touches to the Volkswagen stand in Hall 3.More...
| | 08.09.2011
Campaign for fairer commercial rates
A new national business organisation, Irish Employers for Affordable Rates (IEAR), which wants the government to reform the present local authority commercial rates system, was launched in Dublin on Wednesday. More...
| | 07.09.2011
Peugeot and the IFA announces partnership
Peugeot and the Irish Farmers’ Association are proud to announce a new partnership, to be launched at the occasion of the 80th National Ploughing Championships, Athy, 20th September. More...
| | 06.09.2011
MSL Volkswagen Sandyford opens for business
MSL - the well-known motor retailing group whose outlets include the MSL Ballsbridge, MSL Grange, MSL Park and MSL Cork dealerships - has entered into an agreement with Volkswagen Group Ireland to operate a Volkswagen sales outlet from premises in Sandyford formerly occupied by Foster Motor Company. More...
| | 05.09.2011
Electric utility truck ploughs ahead
With plummeting temperatures and enough snow to restrict vehicle and pedestrian movement predicted again this winter, Electric Vehicles Ireland says its all electric utility vehicle is the ideal answer to reduce the build up of freshly fallen snow and the treatment of icy footpaths, roads and carparks. More...
| | 05.09.2011
New aftermarket organisation established
A new organisation, R2C (Right to Choose) has been established by independent aftermarket suppliers, distributors and repairers to create greater public awareness of the law and motorists’ rights to choose where to have their vehicles serviced without being penalised. More...
| | 02.09.2011
INA adds to drive range
More than half-a-million vehicles are covered by the latest additions to the market-leading INA range of belt drive components. More...
| | 02.09.2011
New additions to FAG wheel bearing range
Schaeffler Automotive has added new wheel bearings to its FAG range. New front bearings have now been added for the General Motors Meriva 1.3CDTi, 1.4, 1.7CDTi, 06/2010-, which has a vehicle parc of 13,602.More...
| | 02.09.2011
The future of commuting from Volkswagen
NILS, a single-seat electric concept vehicle that offers a glimpse of a new form of minimalist mobility, has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month. More...
| | 01.09.2011
CD adds Bosch
Component Distributors (CD) has added Bosch ABS Sensors and EGR valves into stock in both Dublin and Cork as well as Belfast. More...
| | 01.09.2011
Amy receives keys to new Range Rover Evoque
To mark the arrival of the Range Rover Evoque Experience to the RDS this weekend, Brand Ambassador, actress Amy Huberman, has received her keys to the first Range Rover Evoque to hit the roads in Dublin. More...
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