Category: Irish News

NAPA Auto Parts UK and Ireland managing director and MINI Challenge driver, Lewis Selby, is embarking on a four-day, 410-mile bike ride from Milton Keynes to Knockhill, as part of a fundraising initiative to support Race Against Dementia, a charity dedicated to accelerating dementia research.

Gerry Gill Motors Ltd has partnered with Top Part Motor Factors to launch a fully kitted-out parts store and a newly upgraded oil bay at its premises in Fuerty, Co Roscommon.

Due to continued expansion, the Top Part Group is recruiting for a new senior role as product manager.

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

It might be the biggest trade deal ever made but I don’t think we have much reason to be pleased. In fact, compared to where we were a year ago, it’s a very bad deal. While no trade war and less uncertainty are good, one-sided tariffs are bad news for trade.

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:

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland has opened a new branch in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, marking the company’s twelfth store in the Republic of Ireland.

Schaeffler has appointed experienced aftermarket professional, Alan Bodfish, as sales manager for its UK and Ireland commercial team.