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28 Jun 2018
NTN SNR to exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt
Wheel bearing specialists NTN SNR has confirmed its participation at Automechanika Frankfurt, September 11-17. The company will present its global offering to the automotive aftermarket, and will showcase its latest innovations in Hall 4. Stand C30. Closer to home NTN SNR will be exhibiting at the Auto Trade EXPO, at Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin, October
28 Jun 2018
AS-PL launches on MAM Autocat v8
Gdansk based AS-PL, the privately-owned supplier of rotating electrics and ancillary parts for automotive, heavy duty, marine, agricultural and plant applications, has become the latest supplier to launch its product range on MAM Autocat v8. As part of its global growth strategy, gaining the ability for UK & Ireland based distribution outlets to efficiently analyse
28 Jun 2018
All new Ford Focus features pothole detection system
Drivers in many regions of Europe are facing a “pothole crisis”’, made worse this year in some areas by the “Beast from the East” arctic air-mass, which delivered icy conditions that further contributed to shattered road surfaces. A pothole was repaired every 21 seconds on average in England and Wales during the past year. In
20 Feb 2018
European Parliament urges Commission to adopt legislation
The European Parliament is urging the European Commission to adopt legislation on access to in-vehicle data and resources. The TRAN committee of the European Parliament has adopted an own-initiative report calling on the Commission to publish a legislative proposal on access to in-vehicle data and resources by the end of the year The Transport and
20 Feb 2018
DAF Ireland set to sponsor Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2018
DAF Trucks Ireland will be sponsoring the eighth annual Irish Logistics and Transport Awards, taking place on April 12 at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin. The awards are one of the Irish transport industry’s most prestigious celebrations, with both individuals and companies honoured for their excellence and innovation in the logistics and transport sector. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of
20 Feb 2018
Have you seen the new Laser Tools’ catalogue for 2018?
Laser Tools has unveiled its brand new 840-page 2018 tool catalogue, fully revised and updated, to offer an exciting and innovative range of tools, workshop equipment, HSE, PPE and much, much more! This dynamic new resource is bursting at the seams with over 720 new items listed out of a truly impressive range of over 3,960 lines. The range of
07 Feb 2018
Ferrari 812 Superfast tuning program by Wheelsandmore
Oops they did it again… as the first tuning company in the world! The crew of Wheelsandmore did not hold back from the currently sharpest weapon born in Maranello, the strongest 12-cylinder engine with 800hp and presents fine upgrades that will be at least as unreasonable for the “average citizens” as the car itself. 800hp
01 Dec 2017
NGK exhibits at Motorcycle Live show
Big-hearted motorbike enthusiasts helped raise more than £6000 for charity when they visited NGK’s stand at the recent Motorcycle Live show. The cash was raised for the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) and the Autistic Society by donations in exchange for NGK merchandise at the exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC. NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd exhibited alongside
27 Nov 2017
Donegal Commercial Vehicles appointed Mercedes-Benz CV aftersales Dealers
Donegal Commercial Vehicles Limited has been appointed main aftersales dealers for Mercedes-Benz light and heavy commercial vehicles. Their appointment was announced by Motor Distributors Limited, distributors in Ireland for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and commercial vehicles here. Managed by dealer principal, Brendan McDaid and general manager, Darragh Kelly, Donegal Commercial Vehicles operates from Drumkeen, near Lifford, where it is strategically located to service
23 Nov 2017
IAAF promises lively post-Brexit flavour to Conference
The IAAF will adopt a post-Brexit theme at its Annual Conference next month, with a host of influential key speakers from across the automotive industry taking centre stage to discuss important issues involving ‘tomorrow’s’ aftermarket and future technology. The Conference – sponsored by Autoparts UK – will be held on 7 December at DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton