Category: News

A total of 659 vehicles were detected speeding in Ireland in the first pan-European 24-hour enforcement marathon. In the 24-hour period Gardai and GoSafe checked 98,560 vehicles. Most notably a motorist in Co. Kildare was caught travelling at 37 km/h above the speed limit on a national route, while a motorist on a regional road

New cars sold in 2014 emitted on average 2.6 per cent less CO2 than those sold in 2013 and almost 7 grammes of CO2/km below the 2015 target, according to provisional data published last week by the European Environment Agency. At 117g, Ireland has the 7th lowest average CO2 emission output in Europe – ahead

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), have launched a van maintenance campaign to help UK operators take better care of their vehicles and improve safe driving. It comes after a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) survey found that almost two-thirds (63 per cent) of the 10,800 vans it stops each year have

BOC, the UK & Ireland’s largest supplier of industrial gases and medical gases, has launched its new eco-friendly Frostcruise truck and trailer refrigeration system at the Commercial Vehicle Show. A cryogenic alternative to diesel-powered refrigeration, BOC says Frostcruise offers a zero operating carbon footprint and zero emissions (particulate, NOx and CO2) at the point of

The Comline brand has continued its development blitz by introducing new numbers to its rapidly expanding steering and suspension range. Comline first entered the steering and suspension category back in 2013 and has quickly established itself by delivering high-quality product and genuine value-for-money across the European aftermarket. In addition, a constant, fast-paced development programme serves

All roads lead to the Druid’s Glen Golf Club in Co. Wicklow on Friday May 8 for the Motor Factor Golf Society’s Golf Outing (Captain’s Prize) This year’s Captain Frankie Nolan of Nolan Motor Factors in Limerick is expecting a big turn out on the day. The four ball competition gets underway at 9.45am. For

Gemco Sales & Service, the garage equipment specialists is exhibiting its full range of service and test equipment at the CV Show in Birmingham this week. The company specialise is DVSA / ATF Lanes, Heavy Lifting Equipment, Lubrication, Pipework, Workshop Furniture and much more. Gemco specialises in the supply, delivery, installation, training, calibration and maintenance of

TRW Automotive Aftermarket has released details of its new multi media campaign. ‘The Perfect Match’ campaign explains that fitting TRW’s pads and discs together is both the safest way forward for garages and motorists and the most efficient and sensible business option for motor factors. Ben Smart, marketing services manager, global Parts & Service explained:

Sogefi, one of Europe’s leading automotive parts suppliers, has showcased its advanced commercial vehicle filter brand, Sogefi Pro, for the first time at this year’s CV Show (NEC Birmingham). The OE quality filter brand has been exclusively tailored for heavy duty, trucks and buses, and incorporates all commercial vehicle filter products that Sogefi had previously