Battery electric car registrations up over 40 per cent this year

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released its official 261 new vehicle registration statistics for March, which...
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Somora now stocking Nissens turbos

Somora Motor Parts has added Nissens Automotive car, van and truck turbos to its ever-growing product offering. (more…)
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Auto Trade EXPO 2026 visitor registration opens next week

Registrations for trade visitors wishing to attend the 2026 Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO will officially open next...
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Kroon Oil adds Irish vehicle reg lookup

Dutch lubricants brand Kroon Oil has added an Irish vehicle registration lookup function to its website. (more…)
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MG launches Europe’s first semi-solid-state battery

Solid-state batteries have long been viewed as the pinnacle of electric vehicle technology, with claims that a full charge can...
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Ford reveals new Transit City electric van

Ford has revealed the Transit City, its new electric van designed to offer a cheaper entry-point to the brand's existing...
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