Author: Eoin Cuttle

Ring Automotive has announced that managing director, Andy Gratton, will step down from his role following a successful tenure leading the business.

Ecobat has entered into a binding agreement to sell its battery recycling and specialty lead operations in Germany and Austria to Clarios, a leading advanced energy storage solutions provider.

Leading parts distributor, Imexpart Ltd (IMEX), has announced it will be rebranding as UPG UK & Ireland.

Back in May, a group of 16 climbed Carrauntoohil in Co Kerry to celebrate the 10th anniversary and the success of the original ‘Climb4Cancer 2015’ and to once again raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

Family-run motor factor Car-L-Parts, has rebranded to NAPA Auto Parts Dundalk following its acquisition by Alliance Automotive Group back in March, the parent company of NAPA Auto Parts.

Ireland’s used car market has witnessed healthy growth of late, with CSO figures showing the total number of used private cars licensed in June rose by four per cent compared with the same period in 2024 (5,448 vs 5,228), while the latest SIMI figures show year-to-date used imports increased by 8.1 per cent on 2024

A vehicle weight-based tax for cars and SUVs, similar to that already active in France, has been proposed ahead of Budget 2026, according to tax strategy papers published this week.

The dates and venues have been confirmed for the third and final round of MechanExpert Technical Roadshows of 2025, taking place across three venues in late September:

Bosch eXchange products, including starters and alternators, will no longer feature the plastic seals starting from this summer.