Author: Eoin Cuttle

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, official motoring partner of the National Ploughing Championships for the eight-consecutive year, returns to the Ploughing this week, September 18-20. With a stand in the motoring section (located at Block 3, Row 8, Stand 194), Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will have the full range of Commercial Vehicles on display including the California camper van

Joe Curran Commercials Ltd of Oldcastle, Co. Meath has been appointed as an authorised Mercedes-Benz truck sales and after-sales dealer. The appointment sees the Mercedes-Benz truck sales network extended to seven dealers with after-sales increasing to 11 and 14 outlets nationwide for HGV and LCV respectively. Operating since 2009 from a purpose built 2,500 square

Major logistics provider Grocontinental, part of the AGRO Merchants Group, has signed a three-year tyre management contract with Michelin that will see the two-time Motor Transport Haulier of the Year firm continue to fit Michelin tyres across its fleet of 180 truck and trailer assets until at least 2021. The contract covers all aspects of

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, will again participate at this year’s Ciclovia event in Belfast, to drive home its safety message and to help give cyclists a clearer perspective on road safety, particularly with respect to commercial vehicles.  Ciclovia Belfast is a community event that will see part of the city centre closed off

Volvo Trucks is now presenting a new transport solution consisting of autonomous electric commercial vehicles that can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation. The long-term goal is to offer companies that need continuous transport services between fixed hubs a complement to today’s offerings. Growing world population and increasing urbanisation are leading to significant

Renault Group Ireland will be showcasing a range of its vans (Pro+) and the all-new Dacia Duster at the Ploughing Championships from September 18-20. Renault says it will also have some great offers available for the National Ploughing Championships on new Renault vans and Dacia models and Renault selection used models. There is 4.9 per

A nice story from the north-west of England – Fallon Hignett has graduated as the UK’s first female Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle breakdown specialist. The 19-year-old from Liverpool works as a commercial vehicle technician at North-West Dealer Roanza Truck & Van. She joined the company after finishing school three years ago, earning a place on the Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Programme.

Western Motors, one of Galway’s leading motor dealerships, has been appointed after-sales dealer for Mercedes-Benz vans and light commercial vehicles. Operated by managing director, James McCormack, Western Motors is already familiar with the Mercedes-Benz brand having been an after-sales dealer for its passenger cars range for a number of years. The appointment, made by Motor

Renault Trucks UK and Ireland has appointed Carlos Rodrigues to the role of Managing Director with effect from October 1 2018. Previously Chief Financial Officer at Volvo Group Trucks UK, Carlos will leverage his extensive knowledge of the business to focus on the strategic and commercial areas that are fundamental to delivering the long-term success

Bedfordshire-based HE Payne has switched to a three-year all-Michelin price-per-kilometre (PPK) tyre contract for its 158-strong fleet of heavy trucks and trailers. The haulier wanted to streamline its previous policy which saw competitor rubber being fitted and turned to a Michelin Effitires policy as a one-stop-shop to supply, fit and manage its tyres. Owner Richard

More than 1,000 Michelin Tyre Pressure Management System Light Fleet kits will have been fitted throughout a number of major fleets by the start of 2019 by Bri-Stor Systems, a leading manufacturer of light commercial vehicle conversions and van storage in the UK. The Wheely-Safe-developed system, licenced by Michelin, is an intuitive, low cost, and