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Motul has announced the appointment of Mike Hansford as its UK and Ireland national sales manager for PCMO, motorsport and HD products.

Autoglym has launched a new exterior trim restorer that it claims transforms dull and faded plastics back to their original factory-fresh condition and protects against fading for at least three months.

Liqui Moly has entered a long-term partnership agreement with the Black Falcon motorsport team, starting from the 2026 season.

Like every other component in a vehicle, transmission oil is subject to natural aging and wear. Depending on the load on the vehicle and the manufacturer’s recommendations for automatic transmissions, the transmission experts at ZF Aftermarket advise regular oil changes to prevent wear-related damage or failure.

Monbatt, trading as International Tool Industries, has added two new Autoglym-branded Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans to its sales fleet, which will be used to visit motor factors and main dealers across the country.

febi has introduced its new fluid testing device, said to be an intelligent rapid-testing solution for oils and fluids, enabling quick analysis of engine, transmission, hydraulic and brake fluids.

The accessory drive is becoming increasingly important in modern vehicles with their numerous accessory components – such as the coolant pump, servo pump and AC compressor. All of those components are subject to the same loads and should be replaced at the same time.

The 2026 Auto Trade EXPO, which takes place alongside the CV Workshop EXPO from 10th -11th October at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin, will play host to Ireland’s largest ever showcase of automotive tools and diagnostic equipment.

Draper Tools as launched its new workshop promotion, which has been created for motor factors to display and offer to their customers.