The Franchised (Main) Dealer Awards, part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards, were presented at the five star Carton House,...
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Commercial Vehicle Awards presented Carton House
By Padraic Deane / October 27, 2017
The Commercial Vehicle Awards, part of Irish Auto Trade Awards were presented at the five star Carton House, in Co....
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Equipment & Tools winners get their Awards
By John Loughran / October 27, 2017
The Equipment & Tools Awards, part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards were presented at the five star Carton House,...
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Motor Factor Awards presented at Carton House
By Padraic Deane / October 27, 2017
The Motor Factor Awards, part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards, were presented at the five star Carton House, in...
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Motorists warned of Hallowe’en driving dangers
By John Loughran / October 27, 2017
In advance of the October Bank Holiday weekend and Hallowe’en, AA Ireland is warning motorists to exercise additional caution while...
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Dublin players help launch all new Subaru models
By Padraic Deane / October 26, 2017
Dublin GAA senior footballers Paul Flynn and Eoghan O’Gara were joined by Dublin hurlers Eoghan O’Donnell and Niall McMorrow, at...
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02 Oct 2017
Bank of Ireland Finance’s Pat Creed set to retire
On Friday, the Irish Times reported that Bank of Ireland’s Finance managing director, Pat Creed, has signalled his plans to retire next March after 31 years with the lender. The move comes as Bank of Ireland’s new chief executive, Francesca McDonagh, prepares to take over as CEO of the bank today, succeeding Richie Boucher. Mr
02 Oct 2017
RSA seeks support for Irish Road Safety Week
The Road Safety Authority is seeking support for its national drive to save lives during Irish Road Safety Week (IRSW), which takes place from Monday 2 October to Sunday 8 October with numerous road safety activities planned nationwide. The RSA is also reminding road-users that small changes to our behaviour on the roads can have
02 Oct 2017
8 in 10 motorists call for stronger legislation on rickshaws
Almost 80% of motorists have expressed concerns about the dangers posed by rickshaws in cities across Ireland, recent research has found. The survey was completed by almost 5,000 people, and an overwhelming majority of respondents stated that they believed the use of rickshaws in Ireland needs to be further regulated. In response to an AA Car Insurance survey
02 Oct 2017
First ever rally triple crown winner
Already crowned as the champion in both the Triton Showers National Rally Championship and the Valvoline National Forestry series, Monaghan’s Sam Moffett completed an unprecedented Irish rallying triple crown on Sunday by adding the Clonakilty Blackpudding Tarmac title to his impressive collection of achievements. However, right up to the final stage, either of the Moffett
02 Oct 2017
Amsterdam court clears way for Pan-European truck cartel damages claim
The European Commission (EC) announced that it has fined Scania €880 million for its participation in the 1997-2011 truck cartel. See the judgement here: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-3502_en.htm This is the second highest fine ever imposed on an individual company by the EC. On Friday 22 September 2017, the District Court of Amsterdam published a landmark decision endorsing the assignment model of litigation whereby victims of cartels from all over Europe can pool their claims
02 Oct 2017
Comline joins International Filter Testing Services
Comline Auto Parts (Comline) has joined the automotive industry elite in becoming a member of the IFTS (International Filter Testing Services), one of the world’s foremost filtration testing organisations. The multi-award winning, British brand of all-makes replacement parts has underlined its credentials as a leading filter supplier in being accepted as an IFTS member, and the brand aims to utilise the enviable resources and expertise of this non-profit making organisation
02 Oct 2017
Denso updates wiper blades catalogue
Denso’s latest wiper blades catalogue for the aftermarket includes a new part number key and updated fitting instructions for all blade types. Additional application tables are present to include the new part numbers added to the range consisting of 45 new front flat blade parts, 18 new rear flat blade parts and one new conventional
02 Oct 2017
Borg & Beck introduces brake fluid
Brake Fluid is a safety critical product that is essential for maintaining the braking performance of a vehicle. As a renowned supplier of braking components to the aftermarket, Borg & Beck, with its original equipment (OE) heritage, is an expert in all aspects of braking technology and therefore, understands the best hydraulic products for the system. Borg & Beck Dot 4 is a premium brake and clutch fluid for the hydraulic systems of
02 Oct 2017
HaynesPro buys E3 Technical to boost UK tech data business
HaynesPro, the professional data solutions business of Haynes Publishing Group P.L.C. (“Haynes”), is strengthening its UK online technical data presence today with the acquisition of E3 Technical. The acquisition sees HaynesPro taking on all of E3 Technical’s direct and indirect business from Carweb Ltd, a subsidiary of Solera Holdings Inc. This includes: Repair and Maintenance
29 Sep 2017
Renault Ireland launches finance offer on nearly new cars
Renault Ireland is offering 1.72% APR finance on all brand nearly new cars until October 7 in its 28 dealerships across the country. This offer from Renault Bank is available on models including the Renault Clio, Captur, Mégane, Kadjar and the popular Dacia Duster and Sandero. This national used offer will be available on all used car stock and