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18 Feb 2021
Is your workshop spring ready?
In the lead up to spring, Solera Autodata is predicting that there could be a perfect storm of factors that, if they align, could see
11 Feb 2021
Gardaí seize 110 stolen catalytic converters in Meath
Gardaí have this morning seized stolen 110 catalytic converters and a large sum of cash during a search operation in Co. Meath.
09 Feb 2021
Irish drivers not confident on icy roads, research suggests
New research shows that seven in 10 motorists are least confident driving when there is ice on the road, with women less confident compared to
28 Jan 2021
Record number of vehicles fail MOT due to emissions
Over 1.27 million vehicles failed the MOT across the UK last year because of faults relating to exhaust emissions, new research suggests.
22 Jan 2021
Independent aftermarket urged to embrace digital opportunities
Digitalisation is the biggest opportunity in 2021, and the independent aftermarket should make the most of it.
14 Jan 2021
VAT margin scheme for NI used car dealers to be reinstated
The UK government has confirmed that it is reinstating the VAT margin scheme for cars imported and resold by car retailers in Northern Ireland. This
12 Jan 2021
Cattle grid mistaken for wall by ADAS
Some cars have come off the road trying to cross a cattle grid after sensors mistook it for a wall and slammed on the brakes.
04 Jan 2021
Irish auto aftermarket can be open for business
Let us all play our part in making 2021 a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. On Wednesday last (December 30th.), the Taoiseach announced that
17 Dec 2020
Catalytic converter thefts continue to rise
The theft of catalytic converters is one of the fastest rising crimes in England, with the number of devices being stolen rising six-fold in the
14 Dec 2020
Europe’s EV ambitions far removed from today’s reality, says ACEA chief
New research by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that of the 243 million passenger cars on EU roads last year, less than 615,000
09 Dec 2020
Drug-driving rates up as Gardaí begin Christmas road safety plans
An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have launched the annual Christmas and New Year Road Safety campaign, which will primarily focus on
27 Nov 2020
Ten years to get 55,000 technicians trained on EVs
The UK government recently announced plans to accelerate the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans, bringing it forward by
17 Sep 2020
The auto aftermarket and the potential for disruption
Three major challenges in the automotive aftermarket have the potential to cause disruption, emphasises Frank Schlehuber, Senior Consultant Market Affairs for the European Association of
18 Nov 2020
Industry reacts to UK ban on new petrol and diesel car sales from 2030
The UK government has announced plans to accelerate the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, bringing it forward by five years
12 Nov 2020
Independent garages undervaluing their services, study suggests
A new study indicates that independent garages in the UK provide consumers with outstanding value for money, unrivalled by any other sector in the automotive
15 Sep 2020
UK’s first EV forecourt set to open
The UK’s first electric vehicle forecourt is set to open this November. Located near Braintree in Essex, Gridserve’s EV forecourt will be the first of
05 Nov 2020
Lockdown to have lesser impact on the auto aftermarket
During the previous lockdown industries across the board in Ireland and the UK were affected by national Covid-19 restrictions, while garages closed across both countries,
30 Oct 2020
Workshop equipment suppliers warned of cross-border scam
Workshop equipment suppliers have been warned to be aware of a sophisticated cross-border scam involving forged Letterheads and bogus Debit Cards.
28 Oct 2020
EVs outsell diesel models in Europe for first time
This year has been a turbulent year for the car market globally, and particularly in Europe. Although car registrations dropped by 29 per cent during
03 Sep 2020
Universal coolant does not exist
MPM International Oil Company says there is no such thing as a universal coolant, anymore.