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Irish News Archive

Junior Transport Minister instructs RSA to address driver testing delays

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has been told that the current waiting times for driving tests “are far in excess of what is acceptable”, and

Frasle Mobility appoints new BDM for Northern Ireland

Frasle Mobility has strengthened its team with the appointment of Bryan Donaghy as business development manager for Northern Ireland, as the company looks to grow

Citroen reveals new C5 Aircross

Citroen has taken the wraps off of its new, second-generation C5 Aircross, which visually fulfils all the promises of the C5 Aircross Concept version unveiled

AutoTrade.ie tours Bosch alternator remanufacturing factory in Bernolákovo

When it comes to value-based repairs in workshops, Bosch eXchange alternators play an important role. This is particularly due to their high quality with an

Auto Trade EXPO 2026 opens for business this month

It has been announced that stand space for Ireland’s Automotive Aftermarket EXPO 2026 will become available from Monday, May 19th.

NAPA celebrating 100 years with huge prize giveaway

NAPA Auto Parts UK and Ireland has launched a promotion throughout the month of May to celebrate 100 years of NAPA.

BEV embarks on Irish tour

bilstein group’s Brand Experience Vehicle (BEV) has taken to the roads of the island of Ireland, visiting garages and motor factors to showcase its range

Latest G-Wagon arrives

The latest Mercedes-Benz G-Class (or G-Wagon) has gone on sale in Ireland for over €166k, with orders now being taken. Models that make-up the 2025

CVRT failure stats point to tyres

The Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) regime is overseen by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Similar to the roadworthiness test for cars, the NCT, the

Donnelly Brothers picks up two Suzuki dealer awards

Northern Ireland motor group, Donnelly Brothers, has picked-up two dealerships awards at the recent Suzuki National Dealer Conference.

Number of motorists driving without insurance halves following database introduction

The percentage of uninsured private vehicles on Irish roads has almost halved following the introduction of the new Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID) system, aimed

Survey points to positive rebound for Irish EV market

What a difference a year can make. This time last year the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) market was heading into free-fall and did so more

DS Automobiles official partners of Ireland Fashion Week

DS Automobiles Ireland has been announced as the official vehicle partner of the inaugural Ireland Fashion Week (IFW), taking place this October. As part of

Kia appoints Bradys Cavan to dealer network

Kia Ireland has announced Bradys, based on the Dublin Road in Cavan Town, as its newest sales and aftersales dealership. Bradys has been in business

Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial arrives in Ireland this June

The Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial is set to arrive in Ireland this June with order books now open, Toyota Ireland has confirmed.

OHM Group assumes sales and distribution for Polestar

The OHM Group has assumed the direct responsibility for the Irish sales and distribution operations of Polestar, the performance EV brand of Volvo and Geely.

Ageing car parc offers profit opportunities

An ageing car parc spells profit opportunities for the independent aftermarket, a survey conducted by GIPA UK on behalf of the Society of the Irish

Gowan Auto installing 330 solar panels at Citywest HQ

Gowan Auto, the Irish importer and distributor of a number of leading auto brands, has commenced an eight-week project that will see 330 solar panels

Galway workshop embraces Garage Hive

Founded in 1999, Galway-based Donnellan Auto Services has become a trusted name in vehicle servicing. What started as a one-bay operation servicing rental cars has

LKQ Euro Car Parts expands range with Mitsuboshi and Era products

LKQ Euro Car Parts has expanded its product range with the addition of new Mitsuboshi belts and ERA bulbs. Mitsuboshi, one of the world’s largest