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08 Nov 2012
Business as usual as QH Ireland gets a new owner
The CD Group has concluded an agreement with the leading European manufacturer of car parts, Klarius Group, to purchase its Quinton Hazell Ireland operation. Established in 1963, the CD Group already operates in the Irish market as Component Distributors, Paint Distributors and Exhaust Centre.
05 Nov 2012
Toyota Ireland launches Win It Weekend promotion
Toyota Ireland will be giving away an exhilarating new GT86 and a stunning all-new Auris as part of its ‘Win It Weekend’ promotion.
01 Nov 2012
Contenders for 2013 Continental Irish Van of the Year Title announced
The list of eligible vans for the title of Continental Irish Van of the Year 2013 has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association (IMWA) Van of the Year Jury. The winner of the 2013 overall Irish Van of the Year title will be announced at an awards ceremony in the Convention Centre Dublin,
01 Nov 2012
New car sales down 12 per cent year to date
New car sales in October were six per cent up on the same month last year, new figures just released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry confirm, but sales for the year are down 12 per cent overall. It is expected that by the end of the year, sales will be just short
17 Oct 2012
Hella Gutmann diagnostics promotion
For a limited period only, mechanics and technicians that purchase any Hella Gutmann Diagnostic unit, choosing from the Mega Macs 42, Mega Macs 50 or Mega Macs 66 will receive the HGS Data subscription for one year, completely free – trade value is €799.
12 Oct 2012
Toll charges set to increase across motorway network
Toll charges are set to increase by at least 10 cent per journey, the National Roads Authority (NRA) has confirmed. The cost of using Ireland’s 11 tolled roads will increase in January, but it is understood that tolls at the Dublin Port Tunnel will not be increased. The move will put further pressure on motorists
11 Oct 2012
Audi North Dublin opens state-of-the-art terminal style showroom
Audi North Dublin has officially opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art showroom. Located just off Exit 5 M50 in North Park, North Road, Dublin 11, the dealership is now the largest Audi showroom, sales and service centre in Ireland.
08 Oct 2012
Lecture focuses on medical fitness to drive
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today, Monday 8 October, held its third Annual Academic Road Safety Lecture, marking the first day of ‘Irish Road Safety Week’ which runs until Sunday 14 October.
05 Oct 2012
Celebrating Toyota’s 75 years of automotive history
In the mid-1930s, a young Kiichiro Toyoda saw the potential of mass produced cars for the general public. Through several years of perseverance, he eventually convinced the textile manufacturer Toyoda Automatic Loom Works to create a new Automobile Department.