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Call for a level playing field

A level playing field in the battle for access to information will leave franchised dealers vulnerable to losing more service business to the independent garages.

ACEA develops develops articulated pedestrian dummy

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has joined forces with the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and test equipment providers to develop an articulated

Northern Ireland dealer joins MG dealer network.

A Northern Ireland car dealer with over 100 year’s history is the latest  to join the MG Motor UK franchise.

New Renault Trafic stars in Knight Rider remake

Following on the back of the launch of the all-new Trafic, Renault’s best-selling Light Commercial Vehicle with 1.6 million units sold, the brand has launched

TRW demonstrates Emergency Steering Assist

TRW Automotive demonstrated its Emergency Steering Assist (ESA) system on a prototype vehicle at an event at the Hockenheimring recently. ESA helps support the driver

Peugeot 208 wins real-world 2015 MPG marathon

Peugeot took overall victory in the UK’s 2015 MPG Marathon event when a new 208 diesel 5-door hatchback, driven in real-world driving conditions over 385

Demand for new commercial vehicles continues to grow

Demand for new commercial vehicles in the western European market (European Union plus Iceland, Norway and Switzerland) increased for the 11th consecutive month, according to the

Maypole expresses delight at EXPO participation

Maypole, the towing and touring specialists has expressed its delight at the excellent response its stand attracted at the recent Auto Trade EXPO. This was

German Auto Components celebrates seven years in business

German Auto Components is celebrating seven years in business this year and continues to go from strength to strength.

Borg & Beck guides the way

The First Line Group (FLG) has introduced under its renowned Borg & Beck brand, a clutch guide tube – part number HKD0006 – that is

Business is booming at Lookers Plc / Charles Hurst

Major UK dealer group Lookers Plc, which trades as Charles Hurst in Northern Ireland, with 22 different vehicle franchises including Audi Dublin in the Republic

Fake NCTs on increase – MyVehicle.ie says

The amount of Fake NCT certs in circulation on Irish roads is on the increase. With sources saying that scam artists can take a car

Bring on the Heavyweights!

Juratek has once again teamed up with Stuart Oliver, to supply brake discs and pads for the 2014 season. Truck racing is simply one of

Volkswagen records 38 per cent van sales increase

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles tells us that it has made a strong start to 2014 with sales from the first quarter up 38 per cent compared

New catalogue for WPS wiper motors rangeNew catalogue for WPS wiper motors range

Sovereign Rotating Machines has launched a new supplement for its range of WPS branded Wiper Motors.

Renault-Nissan alliance celebrates 15th anniversary

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is celebrating its 15th anniversary only days before the global car group launches its next significant wave of integration.

Bus companies gearing up for the Challenge

The IRTE Skills Challenge aims to find the best mechanical, electrical and bodywork technicians in the bus and coach world through testing skills and knowledge.

NGK at centre of 2014 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd will once again be at the centre of the race for the 2014 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

Tuesday most popular day to buy or sell a car

The most popular day to buy or sell a motor vehicle in 2013 was Tuesday, according to vehicle history experts Cartell.ie.

Sealey unveils brake pad thickness gauge

Sealey has unveiled a neat little tool can measure the thickness of all regular 6mm lined brake pads without having to remove the road wheel.