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Somora Motor Parts has announced a partnership with German automotive parts specialist, the Vierol Group, to become the official Irish distributor for three of its brands – Vemo, Vaico and Ackoja.
Exhibitor stand space for Auto Trade EXPO 2026, which takes place next year at the RDS Dublin on Saturday & Sunday 10-11th October, has now gone on general release.
Automotive aftermarket brand NAPA has launched its new range of brake drums in Ireland and the UK as part of the brand’s expansive NAPA Braking catalogue. This follows the successful introduction of NAPA Brake Shoes earlier in 2025.
The National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is offering drivers who pass their NCT the option of having their vehicle inspection report issued via email, eliminating the need for paper.
It is against the natural order of life for a parent to lose a child. It saddens us all when it happens to someone we know. But for the parents, I can only imagine that such a loss must be be unbearable and heart-breaking beyond repair.
Following the passing of the 19th August 2025 deadline, all heavy-duty vehicles registered in the EU and operating in Member States other than their Member State of registration must be fitted with G2V2 tachograph devices.
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