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While Ring Automotive is primarily known for its renowned lighting range, the company covers a vast array of accessories and components. An offering that has recently been expanded is its towing range.

The automotive aftermarket is built on choice, competition and collaboration. Unlike vehicle manufacturers, it does not rely on a single data source or closed ecosystem. Instead, it brings together information from thousands of manufacturers, brands and suppliers, all working to support independent workshops and motor factors.

Motul and Caterham have renewed their partnership, bringing together Caterham’s lightweight sports car expertise and Motul’s long-standing know-how in high-performance lubrication, built on more than 170 years of experience.

Alliance Automotive Group UK and Ireland (AAG) has announced the acquisition of GC Auto Parts in Co Cork.

Continental has officially completed the sale of its ContiTech business unit, Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) to American private equity firm, Regent L.P.

Nearly 133,000 vehicles that were assessed in 2025 by National Car Test (NCT) inspectors were deemed to be unroadworthy to a dangerous level.

Hengst Filtration is consistently expanding its portfolio in the independent aftermarket and adding two new product groups to its range: cylinder head covers and intake manifold modules.

When the Volvo XC40 arrived on the premium compact SUV market, it was an instant hit. Named European Car of the Year 2018 and Irish Car of the Year 2019, it has been one of the manufacturer’s most important models ever since.

Shaftec Automotive has added 18 new products to its New To Range collection for January, featuring seven brake calipers and 11 driveshafts.