Author: Eoin Cuttle

Commercial vehicle aftermarket brand, NAPA Truck has launched a new range of OE-Quality wheel studs and nuts across Ireland and the UK.

With the introduction of its new range of OE-compliant air suspension components, Meyle says it is filling a gap in the independent aftermarket.

The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland, Kevan Wooden, has outlined the key trends set to shape the independent aftermarket in 2026, with debate on the 2030 ICE ban, the growth of Chinese car brands and greater urgency to tackle skills challenges emerging as defining themes for the year ahead.

British motor factor group, GSF Car Parts has revealed its expansion plans for 2026 which promises a number of new sites in Northern Ireland.

Klipboard has appointed Chris Tocher as chief customer support officer, succeeding Chris Owen who steps down from his role to retire.

The Renault Trafic has once again claimed the title of Ireland’s best-selling medium van, finishing number one in 2025 for the second year in a row. Beating strong competition from rival brands, the Trafic continues to prove itself as the go-to choice for Irish businesses.

Before the Christmas break, Draper Tools received its first ever annual solar report, which revealed the workshop tools and equipment supplier generated 517,373 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean, renewable energy across 2025.

Fleet operators have been urged to take note of moves in China to ban electrically powered car door handles, following horror accidents that have seen people trapped within burning vehicles.

New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations in 2025 saw an increase of seven per cent (32,779) compared to 2024 (30,669), according to the latest figures published by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).