Irish News Archive
17 Aug 2017
Tech ‘n’ Tools van supporting Motor Factors

The Tech ’n’ Tools Van is currently supporting Motor Factors by visiting garages and workshops across the country, and helping equip technicians nationwide with tools that make their jobs quicker and easier. Showcasing over 200 tools, including the latest range of unique hand tools, lifting equipment and specialist products, Tech‘n’Tools partners with the industry’s leading
17 Aug 2017
Big Top Part promotions this Friday in Limerick

Top Part in Mungret Industrial Estate in Limerick are celebrating a big day tomorrow Friday with major promotions and many experts there to meet their customers. One of the star attractions will be the Draper Van (pictured), and they will be demonstrating many new tools and other products. There will also be a garage equipment
17 Aug 2017
Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) appoints new CEO

The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has appointed Sue O’Neill as their new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. She replaces Donal Dempsey who had resigned from the position to pursue other opportunities. Sue O’Neill, has many years’ experience providing bespoke management services to organisations and associations, helping them to remain relevant to members. Her
16 Aug 2017
Techplus adds new heat induction tool

Tyreshop equipment specialists Techplus, has added a new Swedish manufactured heat induction tool, Looser, which makes light work of freeing stubborn nuts in the workshop. Inductive heating – heating metal with high current – is not new and has been used in the metal pipe industry for many years. The Swedish Soldering Tools company has
16 Aug 2017
Nissan Ireland seeking new new motor apprentices

Nissan Ireland launched their Apprentice Academy in 2015 with the aim to support the creation of 100 jobs over 5 years to help future-proof the motor industry and develop the ‘technicians of tomorrow’. Now, Nissan Ireland tells us that he 2017 application phase for the Nissan Apprentice Academy has opened for applications. The closing date
15 Aug 2017
New cars sales down, used car imports still on the up

New car sales in the first half of 2017 (totalled 91,185) declined by 10 per cent when compared to new cars sold during the first half of 2016. Figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) highlight that a combination of factors, including rising housing, rental and health insurance costs and uncertainty surrounding
15 Aug 2017
RHA offers advice on Brexit border

At the end of March 2019, when the UK leaves the European Union, the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will be the only land border between Britain and the European Union. Will this mean passport checks? “Currently, this seems unlikely,” said Road Haulage Association (RHA) Director of Policy, Rod McKenzie. “The
14 Aug 2017
Not using indicators revealed as most annoying driving habit on Irish motorways

Research carried out by mobility solutions specialist, easytrip, Ireland’s only electronic parking and tolling tag provider, has revealed that 62 per cent of Irish drivers get most annoyed when other motorists ‘don’t use their indicators’ on the motorway. Respondents to the easytrip survey highlighted additional annoyances as: · Driving too slow in the fast lane (59
14 Aug 2017
Majority of motorists support increased electric car investment

The majority of motorists support increased investment in electric car technology, according to recent research from AA Ireland. According to a survey of almost 5,000 motorists by AA Rescue, the motoring organisation’s breakdown service, 37.41 per cent of respondents ‘strongly agree’ with the idea that investment in electric vehicle charging points on a national scale
14 Aug 2017
Dennison Commercials takes on 14 new apprentices

Dennison Commercials Ltd has further expanded business by taking on 14 new apprentices. As part of this growth, Dennisons recognised its responsibility to maintain the high level of service offered to customers. With an industry skills-gap and an increased business demand, Dennisons invested in a new apprenticeship programme to meet the growing demands. For many








