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30 Jul 2020
Forecourts’ concerns with 2035 combustion engine ban
“Ending the sale of new petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars and vans by 2035 or earlier would not only be unfeasible but seriously economically damaging,
29 Jul 2020
Save fuel, money and emissions on motoring staycations
With the August Bank Holiday approaching, some will be jumping into their cars and heading off on a well-earned staycation. For those who haven’t switched
28 Jul 2020
Many contenders for new electric car awards
The inaugural What Car? Electric Car Awards will on 5 August reveal the best electric and plug-in hybrid cars available. What interests me most is that these
28 Jul 2020
Inside a 3D printing centre in a car factory
Made without moulds, with no design limitations and 10 times faster. 3D printing has infinite applications and the automotive industry has been among the first to embrace
27 Jul 2020
Contactless touchscreen to help fight bacteria/viruses
New contactless touchscreen technology developed by Jaguar Land Rover and the University of Cambridge will help keep drivers’ eyes on the road and reduce the
27 Jul 2020
Caravan/ campervan owners urged to beware following thefts
As part of the Garda Park Smart appeal, Gardaí are appealing to caravan and campervan owners to take extra security measures following a cluster of
24 Jul 2020
Aftermarket gains a valuable insight into the effects of the pandemic
The latest Industry Briefing Bitesize session was another success for the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), as members logged in to learn more about the
24 Jul 2020
Car-O-Liner introduces new EZ-ADAS OEM targets
Car-O-Liner is continuing in helping collision repair shops expand their business by giving them the opportunity to service more ADAS-equipped vehicles.
24 Jul 2020
New jobs stimulus plan totaling €250m
The Government says that yesterday’s package will support those whose jobs are most at risk, and provide opportunities for those who need to reskill or
24 Jul 2020
Big 8 to fly the flag for Ireland as international rallying resumes this weekend
With COVID-19 causing global motorsport to grind to a halt, International Rallying resumes this weekend in Italy with Rally di Roma where there will be
23 Jul 2020
Palletstorage.ie backs Fiesta Zetec Championship
Meath based Palletstorage.ie has today been announced as the title sponsor of Mondello Park’s 2020 Fiesta Zetec Championship. The series commences with a double header
22 Jul 2020
Charles Hurst Group are moving their Vauxhall dealership
Charles Hurst Group is moving their Vauxhall dealership in Belfast to a new site and is putting the existing site on the market. The Belfast
21 Jul 2020
All-in-one telescopic inspection mirror, magnetic pick-up tool and scriber
This is a useful little gadget to keep in your top pocket, just introduced by Laser Tools — it’s an all-in-one telescopic inspection mirror, magnetic
21 Jul 2020
New Techno Vector Truck 3D wheel alignment system from Equipco
The all new Techno Vector Truck 3D wheel alignment system is now available through Equipco Ireland Ltd. The new system for trucks is designed to
20 Jul 2020
‘Disguised Car Trader’ receives four month suspended sentence
A Castlebar, Co. Mayo car dealer, James Hughes, has received a four month prison sentence, suspended for 2 years, and must pay €2,500 in costs
07 Jul 2020
Ford introduces automatic electric mode
Awareness of how air quality can affect our health is driving cities, companies and individuals to find ways to reduce emissions and take responsibility for their environmental impact.
07 Jul 2020
EU hydrogen strategy needs to prioritise hard-to-decarbonise transport modes
Clean transport campaign group, Transport and Environment (T&E) has called on the EU to prioritise hydrogen development for the aviation and shipping industries. Tomorrow (July
06 Jul 2020
New LCV registrations down in the UK
The SMMT has released year to date light commercial vehicle registration figures for the UK. It showed sales of light commercials declined by -24.8 per
02 Jul 2020
Ford expands ‘Share The Road’ campaign
As people across Europe adapt to the “new normal”, many are embracing different modes of transport to maintain safe social distancing on their journeys. With
02 Jul 2020
Tesla Model 3 voted Auto Trader New Car of the Year
The Tesla Model 3 has been announced as the New Car of the Year 2020, according to a consumer vote featuring the views of over