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11 Sep 2026
ZF supporting independent aftermarket for Euro 7 readiness
With Euro 7 introducing limits for brake particle emissions, attention is increasingly shifting toward non-exhaust emissions as a key area of vehicle performance. For ZF,
11 Sep 2026
FG7 heading to 2026 Auto Trade EXPO
FG7, one of Ireland’s leading independent automotive aftermarket warehouse distributors, will once again be exhibiting at the Auto Trade EXPO, which takes place this October
11 Sep 2026
Delphi strengthens braking safety commitment through new partnership
Delphi has strengthened its commitment to raising awareness of braking safety by becoming an associated partner of Brake, the UK road safety charity, as part
11 Sep 2026
LKQ Euro Car Parts ready for 2026 Auto Trade EXPO
LKQ UK and Ireland is looking ahead to next month’s 2026 Auto Trade EXPO at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin from 10th-11th October.
10 Sep 2026
FG7 member JNK Components celebrates 50 years
FG7 has hailed the success of JNK Components Ltd’s trade shows last week, as the leading Northern Ireland motor factor celebrated 50 years in business.
10 Sep 2026
Why coolant selection is no longer a colour choice
Colour has long been a convenient visual reference for coolant in the workshop, but it is not an application guide. With a growing range of
10 Sep 2026
Serfac strengthens Japanese and Asian vehicle parts offering
The growing diversity of the Irish vehicle parc is creating new opportunities for the independent aftermarket, with Japanese & Asian manufacturers representing an increasingly important
10 Sep 2026
What’s happening in the battery market?
As every technician can testify, the 12-volt battery remains a prominent component within the daily working life of a typical workshop, but with the increasing
10 Sep 2026
Brembo expands aftermarket braking programme for Europe
Brembo continues to strengthen its position in the European automotive aftermarket with an increasingly comprehensive braking programme designed to cater for everything from everyday replacement
09 Sep 2026
Alliance Automotive Logistics Ireland launches NRF turbo range
Alliance Automotive Logistics Ireland (AAL) has launched its new NRF Turbo range, significantly strengthening its turbocharger offering for the independent aftermarket.
09 Sep 2026
Hankook showcasing aftermarket portfolio at Automechanika Frankfurt
Hankook is exhibiting its automotive battery and thermal management businesses at Automechanika Frankfurt, where its Energy Solution battery business and Hanon Systems are appearing together.
09 Sep 2026
Calls to recognise aluminium in CO2 standards
The European Aluminium and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have jointly called on the European Parliament and the Council to ensure that European aluminium
08 Sep 2026
Topdon unveils One Pro at Automechanika
Topdon has placed two of its latest diagnostic technologies at the heart of its Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 presence, with the European debut of the new
08 Sep 2026
Schaeffler launches major aftermarket brand transformation
Schaeffler is bringing its leading aftermarket brands together under one strong brand identity. Starting in Q2 2027, the product brands LuK, INA and FAG will
08 Sep 2026
Phinia expands vehicle coverage and repair solutions
Phinia will showcase a major expansion of its aftermarket offering at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 to address evolving vehicle parc trends across Europe and beyond through
07 Sep 2026
Eleventh Women@SIMI event celebrated
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) recently celebrated its 11th Women@SIMI event in partnership with Bank of Ireland at the InterContinental, Dublin.
07 Sep 2026
Donut Lab solid-state battery passes nail test
Donut Lab has published independent test results showing its Donut Battery achieved a gravimetric energy density of 409 watt-hours per kilogram and 805 watt-hours per
07 Sep 2026
UK’s electric van share reaches record high
The uptake in electric vans across the UK hit a record high 16.3 per cent market share during August, when registrations rose 25.9 per cent
04 Sep 2026
AAG appoints group logistics director UK and Ireland
Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) has announced the appointment of Ashton Evans as group logistics director UK and Ireland.
04 Sep 2026
Atlas Autoservice acquires four depots across Dublin and Wicklow
Atlas Autoservice has acquired four sites across Dublin and Wicklow as part of its strategy to regain ownership of the premises from which it operates.