Author: Eoin Cuttle

Some exciting news this week regarding the official launch of the 271 Vans for Business EXPO, which will run alongside the Auto Trade EXPO / CV Workshop EXPO at the RDS in Dublin from Saturday and Sunday, 10th-11th October 2026.

NAPA Auto Parts has opened a new branch in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, marking the company’s 14th store in the Republic of Ireland.

A metal recycling firm in Northern Ireland has warned the vehicle dismantling industry of the hazards posed by lithium-ion batteries after it discovered a substantial number of vape pens concealed inside a scrapped car bale.

Phinia, owner of the Delphi brand, has announced the appointment of Richard Masters as UK diesel business development manager and Mike Parker as business development specialist as it continues to strengthen its sales team and support future growth.

Launched in 2020, the Suzuki Swace is based on the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, making it a smart choice for motorists looking for dependable hybrid performance.

The second phase of MechanExpert Technical Roadshows for 2026 have concluded, having took place last week across Northern Ireland in Omagh, Portadown and Ballymena.

GSF Car Parts has opened its third Northern Irish site of the year in Portadown, bringing its overall number of branches in the region to four.

Evolve Ireland, the amalgamation of GT Group and Ted4Parts, has taken over operations at Condron Car Dismantlers having integrated the Tullamore-based business into its national circularity network.

The inaugural conference of the new trade association – ReParts, representing Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) that sell reused automotive parts, was held in Tullamore last Thursday, 4th June, and was sponsored by ELVES and FindaPart.ie.