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This September, Team Ireland will travel to Shanghai to compete on the world stage. Bringing together 17 competitors across 16 different skills, united as one team with one goal, to represent Ireland at the highest level of international skills competition.

Commercial vehicle safety systems specialist Brigade Electronics has today announced the passing of its founder Chris Hanson-Abbott OBE, who has died at the age 92.

Proper wheel alignment on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) can reduce fuel consumption and reduce tyre wear, especially on long-haul fleets. Misalignment increases rolling resistance, meaning the engine has to work harder to keep the truck moving.

Dennison Trailers recently delivered 10 new platform skeletal trailers to AW Baxter Ltd, supporting the continued growth of the company’s flatbed operations.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG secured the top ranking in the Safety category in this year’s reader poll conducted by German publications EuroTransport.de, Trans aktuell and Fernfahrer.

Haulage businesses across Europe are preparing for significant regulatory changes.

Represented in Ireland by Somora Motor Parts, Hankook’s range of replacement batteries are gaining in popularity on the back of strong brand recognition, and product quality and reliability at a price-point that is finding favour with tyre shops and fast fits.

Modern braking systems have never been more complex. Operating under extreme temperatures, high mechanical loads, and increasingly sophisticated electronic control systems, today’s brakes demand a level of technical precision that goes well beyond the habits many technicians developed a decade ago.

For heavy-duty commercial vehicles, selecting the right brake disc is essential. Vented discs deliver superior performance, enhanced safety and long-term value, making them the ideal choice for demanding applications.

In the heavy duty sector, making up approximately 95 per cent of the EU vehicle parc, turbocharged internal combustion engines remain the dominant power source, because as well as providing the necessary power, these units are also able to deliver the strict emissions standards demanded by EU regulations.

Due to their safety-relevant nature, steering systems are mostly maintenance-free and designed to last for the complete vehicle life cycle. Of course, attachment parts can be damaged or worn out and should then be replaced.