Irish News Archive
19 May 2017
Gavin Hydes elected SIMI President
Gavin Hydes has been elected President of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), yesterday at the organisation’s AGM held in (Killashee House Hotel,) Naas, Co. Kildare.
The Motor Industry is a significant business sector in Ireland, contributing over €1.5 billion to the Exchequer in taxation and providing over 41,000 jobs nationally. As CEO of
18 May 2017
Date and Venue for Auto Trade EXPO 2018 announced
The date and venue for Auto Trade EXPO 2018, have been announced this week by show organisers, Automotive Publications. Auto Trade EXPO 2018, will once again take place at Citywest Hotel & Exhibition Centre, Dublin on Saturday 20-21 October 2018. Ireland’s premier automotive aftermarket trade show, broke all records last year, with 7,840 visitors passing
18 May 2017
Mercedes-Benz Vito proves reliable asset for Jack & Jill foundation
Mercedes-Benz in Ireland is supporting the Jack & Jill Foundation’s fundraising drive for home nursing care and respite support for sick children nationwide via its donation of a Vito van to the children’s charity. The Foundation’s branded “No care like home care” van is used to transport goods between Jack & Jill’s charity boutiques across
18 May 2017
Autoquip launches new website
Workshop equipment specialists, AutoQuip has just launched an all new website, www.autoquip.ie, which showcases the company’s full range of garage and tyreshop equipment and consumables. The new website features a wide selection of garage and tyreshop equipment and consumables from leading manufacturers such as Cemb, Phoenix Automotive and Prema. Customers can now register for special
18 May 2017
Doireann Garrihy announced as Renault Ireland brand ambassador
Best known for her uncanny impressions of Ireland’s top bloggers and personalities, Doireann Garrihy’s star has been rising rapidly over the past year. As the Entertainment Reporter for radio stations Spin1038 and Spin South West, Doireann most recently took home the gong for Most Stylish Online Influencer at this year’s VIP Style Awards. Fitting then, that
17 May 2017
247Lighting set to unveil new range at Automechanika Birmingham
247 Lighting is looking forward to exhibiting at this years’ Automechanika Birmingham, June 6th-8th. Situated in Hall 17 Stand A2, 247Lighting will be among over 800 automotive aftermarket leaders taking part, with its award-winning stand promising to be bigger and better than ever. Voted ‘Automotive Parts Manufacturer of the Year 2017’ at the Irish Auto
16 May 2017
Enterprise Rent-A-Car on board as vehicle partner for the Garda Four Peaks Challenge
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ireland has been named as vehicle partner for the Garda Four Peaks Challenge which will see some 100 serving and retired members of An Garda Síochána from across the country come together to climb the highest peaks in the four provinces of Ireland over three days, May 19-21. The aim of the challenge
11 May 2017
Avon dealers enjoy Rally School Ireland experience
A group of main dealers were treated to a day’s rallying this week at Rally School Ireland, thanks to Mileage Tyres and Avon Tyres. The main dealers descended on Rally School Ireland in Scotstown, Co. Monaghan on Wednesday to put their driving skills to the test. Hosted by Mileage Tyres and Avon Tyres the dealers
11 May 2017
Ace Motor Factors now stocking FinishLine range
Ace Motor Factors in Wexford is one of a growing cohort of Motor Factors stocking the FinishLine range of bodyshop consumables. The range includes Body Fillers, Primers, Clear Coats and Ancillaries and fits perfectly with the brand’s ongoing programme to provide customers with quality products which enable them to achieve cost effectiveness through process improvement.
11 May 2017
Citroën and DS Ireland announce new appointments
Citroën & DS Ireland has appointed three new team members, across marketing and import operations. Edmond Kelleher has been appointed Product Manager at Citroën and DS Ireland. Edmond is responsible for product strategy and pricing structures for the Citroën and DS product ranges. A native of Cork, Edmond’s most recent role was LCV Product Manager