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17 Sep 2020
The auto aftermarket and the potential for disruption
Three major challenges in the automotive aftermarket have the potential to cause disruption, emphasises Frank Schlehuber, Senior Consultant Market Affairs for the European Association of
15 Sep 2020
The sound of sirens – how to help emergency services
We can be driving to a destination, minding our own business when out of nowhere there’s the sound of sirens. We tend to have to
08 Sep 2020
Some key differences between driving vans and cars
Drivers interchanging between between driving cars and vans are warned to pay heed to the differences in being behind the wheel in both. Ensuring drivers
08 Sep 2020
Drivers urged to exercise caution as more kids cycle and walk to school
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are advising drivers to take extra care when using the roads now that national and secondary
27 Aug 2020
Timing belt failure investigated by Gates
Gates has investigated the cause of premature timing belt failure in the Synchronous Belt Drive System (SBDS) for number of Ford, Peugeot and Citroen models
19 Aug 2020
The mobility revolution after Covid-19
Since the Covid-19 lockdown, public transport and sharing services in particular have lost users, while at the same time the car is celebrating its return
11 Aug 2020
A son of Belfast “Reg was the most popular man in the aftermarket”
Reginald (Reg) Patrick RIP 1930-2020 Reg was the first permanent Chief Executive of the MFA (now the IAAF) – Posted on Linkedin by CAT Magazine
07 Aug 2020
Update after deadly August bank holiday weekend
The deaths on Irish roads over the August Bank Holiday weekend were saddening, with four fatalities and ten serious injuries. Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman, Roads
06 Aug 2020
HGS’s mega macs allows diagnostics on Mercedes-Benz vehicles with access protection
The connectivity functions in modern vehicles bring a host of benefits, but can also pose a risk in terms of tampering and unauthorised access to data.
06 Aug 2020
Best electric and plug-in hybrid cars named
The UK’s best new electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars for every budget have been revealed at the inaugural What Car? Electric Car Awards.