Commercial Vehicle Workshop News

Citroen could fully revive its classic 2CV van in the future, having revealed the Fourgonette Concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.

Following record attendances at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin last weekend, and the sell-out of all available space for 2026, the Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO will return in 2028, confirmed for Saturday and Sunday, 14th-15th October of that year.

Klipboard, the industry-specific business software company, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. October 2026 marks five decades of working alongside and supporting businesses with highly specific sector software and knowledge to help them adapt, grow and make the most of changing technology.

The prestigious Irish CV Workshop Awards returned again this year for 2027, which were fiercely contested across both national and regional categories.

The 271 Vans for Business EXPO took place for the first time last weekend as part of the established Auto Trade EXPO / CV Workshop EXPO, giving trade visitors to the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin an opportunity to discover the latest light commercial vehicle (LCV) offerings from a large number of leading brands.

Schaeffler has said that its participation at the 2026 CV Workshop EXPO was a resounding success, with the event providing a vital one stop destination for aftermarket professionals across the Irish automotive industry.

Vans have joined the Warrantywise Reliability Index for the first time, extending the company’s proprietary repair request data to used light commercial vehicles.

Prometeon Tyre Group is continuing to expand the range of commercial vehicle tyres carrying the Prometeon name, with the introduction of three updated product lines covering regional transport and demanding mixed on/off-road operations.

Continental’s truck and bus tyre portfolio spans a wide range of applications, each with its own demands. From long-haul and regional transport to construction, urban buses and coaches, tyres need to deliver the right balance of performance for the job.

Ireland’s commercial vehicle workshops are entering one of the most demanding periods the sector has experienced. While there is no shortage of work, the challenge is finding the skilled people, equipment, technical information and financial resources required to complete that work efficiently and profitably.

EAF Group has strengthened its vehicle maintenance facilities with the installation of a Totalkare in-ground brake tester, providing the business with a dedicated solution for carrying out accurate and efficient brake testing in-house.