Author: Padraic Deane

European enforcement authorities, in cooperation with customs, are investigating whether companies are fulfilling their import duties under the REACH Regulation.

Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) are an integral part of our society. In 2017, HGVs transported 147.2 million tonnes of goods around Ireland. They are vital to our economy, however due to their size and design, they can pose a very real danger to pedestrians and cyclists.

In Ireland where the arrival of sunny weather is celebrated, the risks posed to outdoor workers must not be overlooked. Outdoor work remains commonplace across various sectors like construction, agriculture, and landscaping.

There have been 70 fatalities on Irish roads this year, 17 more than the equivalent period last year. That is a national crisis!

Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin, one of Ireland’s most well-known mental health advocates, has ‘plugged in’ to the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eVito van as he continues his multi-award-winning live podcast tour of Ireland.

HGV trailer connectors: you can wrestle with the electronic connectors on Knorr-Bremse EBS modules to get them apart, but you’ll very likely damage them.

An Garda Síochána has instructed all uniformed Gardaí to do a mandatory 30 minutes of road safety policing per shift.

Nominations for the 2025 Irish Auto Trade Awards are now open. You can nominate entries for both multiple businesses in the comprehensive Distributor Awards and/or the Retail Awards here.

Volkswagen Commercials has revealed the new 2024 Crafter van, which will see pre-sales start in most European markets in a few weeks’ time.

Time is really moving along. There are now seven months to go to Ireland’s one and only auto and transport industries aftermarket exhibition.

This news caught my attention. A leading UK facilities transformation company, Mitie, has ordered 650 converted all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo vans, which will join its growing fleet of 4,000 electric vehicles.