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21 Jun 2019
Volkswagen video explains the stricter WLTP test procedure
Euro 6d TEMP EVAP ISC – this is the complicated name of the emission standard that will be mandatory for all newly registered vehicles with the second stage of the WLTP type test from September 1, 2019.
11 Jun 2019
Draper Tools sponsors stillbirth and neonatal death charity
Draper Tools are now one of the sponsors for Sands United FC Solent, a unique football team fielding only dads who have directly been affected by the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. The club aims to bring bereaved dads together in a safe environment to play football, socialise and most
06 Jun 2019
New car and van monthly sales are up
Official statistics just released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new car registrations for the month of May are up 4.7 per cent (6,341) when compared with May 2018 (6,055). New car registrations year to date are however still down by 7.6 per cent (at79,343) on the same period
06 Jun 2019
New Ferodo composite brake rotors launched for BMW Aftermarket
The braking specialist brand from DRiV, has launched a new composite rotor range that reduces weight by up to 30 per cent, helping to enhance vehicle efficiency and improve braking performance. The new range promises enhanced performance, reduced emissions and greater refinement.
04 Jun 2019
Automechanika Birmingham opens this morning
The UK’s largest aftermarket event, Automechanika Birmingham (4th-6th June), opens its doors to visitors this morning. The Aftermarket Section of the exhibition is the largest and promises a new ‘Retail Accessories Village’; a ‘Commercial Vehicle Showcase’; Aftermarket seminars/ Workshop Training Hub – Technical talks; and ‘Internationsl pavilions’. The exhibition also features what the organisers have
04 Jun 2019
Sealey’s new 2019 Summer Promotion
Sealey launched their new 56 page Summer promotion on 1st June. It is packed with around 600 great deals on their tools & equipment and also contains discounts up to 55% off list price. The promotion includes some superb new lines. There are 25 sections in total, including Hand, Power & Air Tools, Toolchest Combos,
04 Jun 2019
Autodata acquires AutoMate Training
Solera Holdings, the owners of Autodata and a global leader in automotive technical information, has just confirmed the acquisition of AutoMate Training, which it describes as the automotive industry’s foremost provider of online technical training and professional development platforms. Founded and based in Sydney, Australia, AutoMate has rapidly expanded from a fledgling start-up to become
04 Jun 2019
Eight tips to protect tools in vans from thieves
Tradespeople have been urged to fit their vans with CCTV and a safe to protect valuable tools and equipment from pesky thieves. This is now also a big problem in Ireland as evidenced by all the calls from victims to Joe Duffy on RTE Radio Ones’s Live Line show. Van experts across the Irish Sea
04 Jun 2019
July delivery here for first all-new Tesla Model 3
Tesla has just opened their Irish order book for their all-new Model 3. The Irish configurator launches with Model 3 AWD ‘Performance’ and RWD in ‘Standard Range Plus’. The entry level Model 3 starts at €48,900. First deliveries for reservation holders will begin in July, and will be on prioritised based reservation date and configuration