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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AS-PL launches new corporate video

AS-PL sp. z o.o. (www.as-pl.com) the Poland based rotating electrics company, currently on a major growth curve including the UK & Ireland, has launched its new corporate video. The video allows the viewer the opportunity to see the whole extent of the company business, from the inside out. The content clearly highlights some of the

A breath of fresh air from Behr Hella Service

In common with many of the intricate systems now incorporated into their design, the heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) of the modern commercial vehicle (CV) is an enormously complicated piece of engineering, which, in order to continue to operate at its optimum efficiency, requires regular maintenance carried out by competent, trained technicians. Thermal management

Dayco introduces new references

As a demonstration of how the market is shifting to include new products developed to tackle the technical challenges of ever-changing engine design, original equipment (OE) manufacturer and system supplier, Dayco, has introduced several new references into its aftermarket programme, including the auxiliary belt tensioner and water pump friction wheel drive for the PRINCE BMW

Capus appoints new Commercial Manager

Capus (UK) Ltd has recently added to its wealth of industry expertise by appointing Martin Willis as its new Commercial Manager. Martin, an accomplished senior level manager in financial and operations management in the automotive sector, brings to the role a wealth of experience across a diverse set of functional, industry and international roles. He

New HGV wheel separator from laser Tools

Struggling to separate seized and corroded twin wheels on HGV and LGVs? Laser Tools has the solution. A familiar problem in the HGV or LGV workshop: twin wheels stuck together due to corrosion and dirt contamination. This new twin wheel separator set from Laser Tools offers a speedy solution to the problem. The tool is

Autoinform LIVE returns to Scotland

This April, Autoinform LIVE takes place at Glasgow’s GTG Academy on the weekend of April 14-15. Autoinform LIVE is once again powered by OESAA, in association with Frank Massey’s ADS. The event features three distinct training programmes, including lots of new topics and sessions, allowing attendees to book the selection best suited to their needs.

Mahle’s new 2017/18 catalogue shines spotlight on A/C expertise

Mahle Aftermarket has launched its new 2017/18 A/C Compressors catalogue, featuring part numbers specifically for Passenger Cars, Vans, Buses and Trucks. The 177-page brochure is listed alphabetically by vehicle make, to enable technicians to source the matching air-conditioning (A/C) compressor part number quickly and easily with confidence. The in-depth guide covers all top applications in