Author: Eoin Cuttle

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton T.D. has signed a Statutory Instrument (S.I.) which will increase the level of biofuel in the fuel mix. The obligation will increase to 11 per cent by volume with effect from January 1, 2020. This follows a public consultation on the proposed increase which

Denso-sponsored teams achieved great success at the Dakar Rally last month, dominating both classes they entered. Both teams recorded impressive victories with commanding leads at the finish, as the Toyota Auto body Team secured the top two spots in the car production class, while Hino Team Sugawara took victory in the under 10 litre truck

Continental has appointed Gilles Mabire as the new head of the Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Business Unit (CVAM). Mabire, 46, will take over his new position on April 1, 2019. He succeeds Dr. Michael Ruf, who is pursuing new opportunities outside Continental after having successfully led the business unit over the last 10 years. CVAM,

Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles division will be amongst the leading exhibitors attending the forthcoming 5th Annual National Construction Summit, taking place at Citywest, Dublin on March 14. Coupled with a manned trade stand, models showing from its light commercial vehicle range will be the popular mid-sized Vito van and X-Class pickup. With an expected attendance of

Goodyear is featuring its flagship products and solutions for fleets operating in the world of construction at the 2019 Bauma exhibition in Munich. In addition to the recently-announced Goodyear Omnitrac mixed service tyre range, which makes its exhibition debut at the show, the manufacturer will also showcase its Goodyear Proactive Solutions TPMS Heavy Duty, EMTrack

At SIMA 2019, Alliance Tire Group (ATG) will add another highlight its Multiuse tyre range: The “ice and snow specialist” Alliance 551 Multiuse Professional. Reliable traction and optimum road safety of vehicles used for winter services are crucial. Under these circumstances, maximum grip is paramount for efficiently and safely clearing roads and walkways – and that

Birmingham-based haulage and distribution specialist, OnPoint Logistics, has taken delivery of two top-of-the-range DAF XF530 FTG three-axle tractors – the first ever DAF products in the company’s fleet. The introduction of the new XFs signals OnPoint’s intention to benchmark DAF Trucks’ premium-duty model against its existing marques.

Goodyear has launched a new addition to its light truck portfolio. The Vector 4Seasons Cargo is a fuel-efficient, all-season tyre, offering excellent performance and extended mileage compared to the previous model.

Launched in 2018, the Kangoo Z.E. 33 quickly became Ireland’s best-selling electric van, priced from €28,190 after the SEAI grant of €3,800 for businesses. The van’s 7kW AC charger can take its 33kWh battery to a full charge in just six hours, with the ability to ‘top-up’ the vehicle by up to 33km in just

Hand gestures, head nods and thumbs-up signals all help to ensure drivers, pedestrians and cyclists know what each other is doing. But how will self-driving vehicles, with no human driver, communicate with those around them?

The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD has reminded businesses that if they source products from the UK, they will take on additional responsibilities as an importer after Brexit.