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The number of newly registered electric vehicles in Ireland is back on the incline. As a result, electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles are becoming an increasing significance for workshops.

With its brake brand ATE, Continental offers a complete ecosystem for professional automotive services – making workshops fit for the future. This is not only a comprehensive and highly available range of spare parts in OEM quality, but also the right tools, expert support and entrepreneurial advice.

TRP Parts Ireland has added Spiral Anderson Connectors to its comprehensive product range. This new product is three-metres in length and comes complete with two 175A Grey Plugs. Contact your local TRP store or stockist for more information.

Interparts Drumalee Ltd is fast gaining a reputation for supplying Genuine and OE equivalent parts in the greater Dublin area, from its premises in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

TyreSafe and Ring Automotive are celebrating five years of working in partnership to promote tyre safety and awareness.

Maxus is one of several leading global brands owned and manufactured by SAIC, among the world’s largest EV producers. SAIC acquired LDV (formerly Leyland DAF Vans) in 2010, when it began manufacturing commercial vehicles under the Maxus name. In 2020, LDV fully rebranded as Maxus and vehicles were distributed Europe-wide, including in Ireland by the

LKQ Euro Car Parts has expanded its product range with the addition of new Mitsuboshi belts and ERA bulbs.

Lighting specialist, Ring and its parent company, Osram, will be hosting a seminar at Automechanika Birmingham at the NEC on 5th June.

An ageing car parc spells profit opportunities for the independent aftermarket, a survey conducted by GIPA UK on behalf of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has concluded, writes John Loughran.