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The popular Jaltest University training returned to Ireland this month for 2026, offering universal and quality training across two days...
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Is Ireland’s largest aftermarket expo in your 2026 plans?

Ireland's largest automotive aftermarket exhibition returns to the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin later this year, with the Auto Trade EXPO...
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Minister visits EV training facilities in Roscommon and Limerick

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Serfac expands lighting range with Magneti Marelli, Hella and Valeo

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Volkswagen exclusive commercial vehicle partner for Kaleidoscope

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Almost a quarter of all cars now sold in Europe are fully electric

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