Author: Eoin Cuttle

Ford, Hyundai, Kia and Nissan all feature in the latest new-to-range bulletin published by rotating electrics specialist, Autoelectro. The team behind the UK’s largest independent remanufacturer and supplier of starter motors and alternators has released details of four new part numbers – all alternators – which cater for 10 models in all. The first reference, AEG1362, is

Filming is now under way for series seven of Car SOS, and Delphi Technologies has helped out by donating braking and steering parts to the popular TV show. “We are big fans of the show and the fantastic work that it does so we are delighted that we have been able to contribute towards it,”

Groupe PSA has launched the new generation of three vans, the Peugeot Partner, the Citroën Berlingo and the Opel Combo vans. The new vans are the fruit of a joint collaboration between the three brands, boasting high levels of equipment and comfort features. Philippe Narbeburu, Senior Vice-President, Light Commercial Vehicles, said: “This new generation of

Clutch and transmissions specialist TGL is the latest member to join the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). TGL, the global distributor and manufacturer of clutch kits and transmission components continues to grow and is now in its 35th year. With global sales of over £45m, the business continues to move into new markets and build

A fleet of self-driving vans has gone into service in Texas, USA, in the world’s first full-scale fleet trial of fully autonomous technology, according to technology company Drive.ai. The vans, based on the Nissan e-NV200 electric vehicle, are operated by Drive.ai and include information boards on the vehicles that explain to other road users what

Gowan Distributors Limited, Peugeot importers in Ireland, will unveil a trio of new models at the National Ploughing Championships, September 18-20 at Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The new Peugeot 508, the Rifter MPV and the new Partner van will each make its Irish debut on the Peugeot stand, ahead of official launches in early 2019.

In terms of the driver, one of the most important road safety elements is the ability to see clearly in adverse weather conditions, which is why when a wiper motor fails, the replacement component should be of premium quality. Amongst the various products available from First Line Ltd is a short range of direct replacement

Truck manufacturer, MAN, is to begin trials of its new all-electric eTGM model this autumn. The 26-tonne rigid, which will be one of the primary exhibits on the company’s stand at the IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show in September, will commence trials with nine companies in October. All nine of the operators will be based

A two-mile section of the M27, between junctions three and four, near Southampton, will close for three weekends over the next 12 months – September 28 until October 1 2018 – as part of a £19 million bridge renovation project. While acknowledging that the repairs are necessary to maintain the safety of the road network,

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has moved its 449-strong blue light ambulance fleet across to a 100 per cent Michelin Agilis Cross Climate tyre policy to maximize the safety of its ‘blue light’ vehicles. EMAS originally fitted Michelin’s CrossClimate+ tyres to 148 rapid response Skoda Scout cars last year and found they gave them unrivaled

Keywaste, the Walkinstown-based waste management service and leading commercial waste operator in Ireland has further expanded its Mercedes-Benz waste collection fleet with the purchase of four new Econic 2630L models. With robust Powerlink refuse collection body supplied by Logic Fleet and finished in the company’s distinct vivid green livery, the new Econic is a truck