REPXPERT, Schaeffler’s free and popular garage portal, is proving more than just a place for technicians to cash-in their loyalty coupons for bonus gifts – it also paves the way to access additional technical information on its LuK, FAG, INA and Ruville brands. There are more than 68,000 active REPXPERT users – a number which has doubled since vital enhancements to the site were made almost 18 months ago. Once logged-in, members get immediate and free access to invaluable technical solutions, such as an LuK clutch fitting guide video or an INA

Warwickshire-based Laser Tools has just released a range of safety tool lanyards plus accessories that is designed to appeal to many trades and occupations and is focused on safety with ease of use. Designed to clip onto belt or wrist, the lanyards will hold the chosen tool securely and stretch easily to provide unrestricted use.

The proportion of vehicles offered for sale (across all years) with finance outstanding is 12.5 per cent – up from 11.5 per cent in January and 9.5 per cent in June 2016, according to vehicle data experts Cartell.ie. Cartell.ie also reports that more vehicles for certain key registration years are being offered for sale with

Dublin’s double European Rallycross class champion Derek Tohill had a great weekend at Mondello Park, with his Parts for Cars Fiesta taking top place in the Super Final on both days ahead of Noel Greene’s Mirage, and also finishing third each time in the Supercar Finals, which were rounds of the British Rallycross Championship. Former

Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, is planning to set up a new joint venture technology company with Geely Holding, the Chinese car group, to share existing and future technology, deepen industrial synergies and provide the economies of scale that will allow them to more rapidly develop next generation electrified vehicle technology. According to a