Over 5,000 uninsured vehicles seized during first three months of 2026

Over 5,000 vehicles were seized during the first three months of the year for driving uninsured on Irish roads, an...
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And you thought Hankook only manufactured tyres?

Represented in Ireland by Somora Motor Parts, Hankook's range of replacement batteries are gaining in popularity on the back of...
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Ballybofey Autofactors celebrates 25 years

Ballybofey Autofactors in Co Donegal is celebrating 25 years in business, having opened it 2001 to address a need locally...
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Five months to go until Auto Trade EXPO 2026

We are coming up on just five months to go to the well established 2026 Auto Trade EXPO and CV...
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Hella brake calipers now available at Somora Motor Parts

Somora Motor Parts has announced that it is now an Irish stockist of Hella brake calipers. According to Hella, its...
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New documentary series offers unique look into Donegal International Rally

TG4 has announced the upcoming broadcast of Taobh Thiar den Roth – Donegal International Rally, a new four-part documentary series....
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ALL THE LATEST MOTOR FACTOR NEWS

Top Part takes to the road

Leading Motor Factor chain, Top Part, is holding two Trade Shows next month, where it will showcase its extensive range of brands to the trade. The Trade Shows will take place at the Brandon Hotel, Tralee on Tuesday, April 17 and the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway, on Thursday, April 19 from 5.00 to 10.00pm.

Autoglym on Sunday Times list

Car care company Autoglym, is once again featured in The Sunday Times list of the UK’s ‘Best 100 Companies to Work For’. As part of parent company Altro Group, Letchworth-based Autoglym was placed 63rd in the 2012 rankings, 20 places higher than in 2011.

Trico® sponsors Santa Pod Raceway

Trico®, is set to sponsor one of the UK’s premier motorsport venues, Santa Pod Raceway in Northamptonshire.  The sponsorship will run for two seasons and sees Trico extend a proud tradition of involvement with motorsport at the highest level. Back in the 1950’s Trico supported the legendary Briggs Cunningham Jaguar racing team at Le Mans,

KYB takes on 3 Peaks Challenge

An intrepid team from KYB UK is taking on the 3 peaks Challenge in July to raise funds for automotive industry charity, BEN.  Matt Robinson, General Manager, Steve Moore, Business Manager, Romin Nassiri, Business Manager, Jordan Day, Business Manager, and Vicky Smith, Customer Service Supervisor will attempt to climb Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike