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27 Sep 2017
Renault e.dams celebrates third consecutive title

Renault e.dams is celebrating its third consecutive title in Formula E and has presented its new livery and partners for season 4. The representatives of the Renault e.dams team, co-owners Alain Prost and Jean-Paul Driot, Jérôme Stoll and Cyril Abiteboul, respectively President and Managing Director of Renault Sport Racing, as well as Gilles Normand, Director
27 Sep 2017
Details of new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van arriving in 2018

The Sprinter has been the Mercedes-Benz flagship van since it was launched in 1995. Two decades in and the new Sprinter is aiming to maintain this position. With its new look, the Sprinter once again shifts the boundaries of its segment. The vehicle presents itself consistently in the acclaimed design language of Mercedes-Benz and embodies the opposites
27 Sep 2017
Banner intensifies its cooperation with BMW

From 2018 onwards, Banner will not only continue to supply the BMW Group with AGM batteries, but also with its EFB range. Deliveries will be made to four BMW Group locations in Europe. Lead-acid battery technology is sophisticated, reasonably priced and offers a high degree of recyclability. The Enhanced Flooded Battery – EFB – is a strengthened wet battery that is used primarily for micro hybrid
26 Sep 2017
FER AGM to discuss petrol and diesel engine ban

The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers (FER) has announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday, October 7 at IAAF offices in Birmingham. The Federation, which celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2017, has added new members this year and held very successful regional meetings, providing members with an insight into FER activity and
25 Sep 2017
BorgWarner technologies electrify commercial vehicles

BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, offers the growing hybrid and electric commercial vehicle market a broad product portfolio to help meet emissions regulations and fuel economy goals. The hybrid and electric commercial vehicle market is expected to experience a 32.9 per cent compound annual
25 Sep 2017
Allied Nippon offering the complete package to the aftermarket

The aftermarket has never been short of competition between brands but seldom has a category seen the level of competition that currently exists within the brake pads segment. At last count, there were no fewer than 60 different brake pad options to choose from here in Ireland and, with such a level of choice, customers
22 Sep 2017
New campaign warns of dangers of drink driving the ‘morning after’

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have, today Friday 22 September, launched a public information campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of driving the morning after drinking alcohol. The RSA’s decision to create a campaign to highlight the dangers of driving the morning after drinking alcohol was prompted by stark statistics
22 Sep 2017
Comline at the double!

Comline Auto Parts (Comline), the award-winning British distributor of all-makes replacement parts, has added to its list of accolades by being awarded the A1 Motor Stores Component Supplier of the Year for 2017 for the second successive year. Comline UK Sales Manager, Nick Weir, collected the accolade on behalf of the brand at A1 Motor Stores’ annual convention held at Hotel Kompas in the stunning and beautiful surroundings of Dubrovnik, Croatia. A1 Head of Operations,
22 Sep 2017
Knorr-Bremse signs up to commercial vehicle initiative

Knorr-Bremse has signed up to a commercial vehicle initiative, “Quality is Added Value” that brings together prominent manufacturers of automotive components for the aftermarket. “Quality is Added Value” is a German initiative (“Qualität ist Mehrwert”) that aims to boost boost awareness of the importance of quality during vehicle repairs, and to this end, the initiative
22 Sep 2017
Federal-Mogul Motorparts to unveil new Champion range at Equip Auto 2017

Federal-Mogul Motorparts, will exhibit at Equip Auto, at Porte de Versailles, Paris, October 17-21. During the show, the company will be launching a range extension from its Champion brand for a complete service offering of high quality components. Other novelties and activities will also be revealed, aimed at further developing relationships with distributors and technicians








