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02 Nov 2017
NGK hosts Northern Ireland Golf Day
Ignition specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd has held its 26th annual Northern Ireland Golf Day. Playing the Valley Golf Course at Royal Portrush Golf Club, the rain fortunately stayed away on what was a fun-filled day for everyone involved. Winner of the low handicap section and the NGK Shield was last year’s runner-up Nial
02 Nov 2017
NGK-sponsored M-Sport delivers dream result
NGK-sponsored M-Sport delivered the dream result at the Dayinsure Wales Rally GB – securing the FIA World Rally Championships for drivers, co-drivers and manufacturers as well as the rally win. As Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia clinched their fifth FIA World Rally Championship title, Elfyn Evans and Daniel Barritt secured a maiden victory in Wales
01 Nov 2017
NGK-sponsored Hancock announces 2018 plans
NGK-sponsored four-time World Speedway Champion Greg Hancock who was forced to relinquish his bid to retain his title in 2017 after suffering a shoulder injury has announced his plans for next season. The American, who underwent a successful operation to repair the damage in his left shoulder that cut his season short, has revealed that
31 Oct 2017
Trico ice scraper ice kits – a winter essential
Trico ice scraper kits are now available for those cold and frosty mornings. Presented in a 24-piece counter display unit, each ice scraper comes with a serrated edge for ice removal and a rubber edge to clear excess water. Motorists are being reminded that in icy conditions, it’s extremely important to properly clear the ice
31 Oct 2017
Denso adds to reciprocating compressor parts range
Denso has added eight new reciprocating compressor part numbers to its range to ensure workshops can provide more customers with OE-quality Compressor replacements. The new part numbers cover an additional 37 applications and match 19 OE references to offer enhanced coverage for popular Porsche, Mercedes and Toyota models. Reciprocating type compressors in the current range
31 Oct 2017
Champion launches new braking portfolio
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ iconic Champion brand has launched a new braking range to complement its existing aftermarket products portfolio. The expansion makes Champion a one-stop-shop by providing a full range of essential service components. Champion’s comprehensive braking range for light vehicles includes brake pads, brake discs and brake shoe kits, providing significant coverage of the European
31 Oct 2017
Duckhams set to re-launch with two mono-grades
Duckhams, the much loved oil brand, known around the world for its distinctive green hue has been inextricably linked to British motoring heritage since 1899. Duckhams invented Europe’s first ever Multigrade oil, Duckhams Q in 1951, an advancement that changed the face of automotive lubricants forever. Now, in 2017 the company will make its long
27 Oct 2017
Motor Factor Awards presented at Carton House
The Motor Factor Awards, part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards, were presented at the five star Carton House, in Co. Kildare on Thursday, October 26. The Motor Factor Awards were sponsored by TecAlliance, which provides the independent aftermarket with effective replacement parts management solutions, for wholesalers, distributors, workshops and even parts suppliers/manufacturers. TecAlliance specialises
27 Oct 2017
Shop Bodyshop Direct unveils new air powered rivet gun
Shop Bodyshop Direct has added a new, automatic, air powered rivet gun to its ever-growing product portfolio. The GYSPress 8T riveter is specially designed to perform common riveting tasks in modern bodyshops including self-piercing rivets and standard flow form rivets. The GYSPress 8T is ergonomic and efficient, comes with an integrated pressure gaugge, with maximum