Author: Eoin Cuttle

UFI recently secured a supply contract with the Renault Group to supply original equipment (OE) engine oil filtration modules for the Renault Trafic and Master commercial vehicles equipped with the 2.0-litre Blue dCi engine, production of which commenced at the end of 2025.

Virgin Media O2 in the UK has put 101 new Renault Master E-Tech electric vans into operation. The new vans will be used across the UK by the operator’s network engineers who are responsible for maintaining its broadband network.

MechanExpert has confirmed the dates and venues for the first set of its popular Technical Roadshows of 2026, taking place next month across Cork.

Meyle has appointed Karl Varley as head of sales for the UK and Ireland as part of the German aftermarket parts manufacturer’s aim to grow its presence across both regions.

Mercedes‑Benz Trucks is to deliver 500 Actros L ProCabin trucks to European transport provider Girteka.

Coal and heavy fuel oil have been fully phased out across all of Continental’s tyre production sites, the manufacturer has confirmed.

John Dixon has been appointed managing director of DRiV Incorporated for the UK and Ireland for Tenneco’s DRiV aftermarket business.

Iveco UK has appointed Mike Cutts as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland, effective 2nd March 2026.

Kia Europe has appointed Erhan Eren as director of its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) commercial vehicle business unit, effective 1st March 2026.

GSF Car Parts has opened a brand new branch in Mallusk, Newtownabbey, the first of several new sites planned across Northern Ireland this year.

Farizon Ireland has announced the appointment of its first authorised dealers, with Frank Keane Farizon in Ballymount, Dublin, and M50 Truck & Van Centre, located off Exit 5 on the M50 in Dublin, now representing the brand in the Irish market.