Author: James Dixon

The latest Industry Briefing Bitesize session was another success for the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), as members logged in to learn more about the effects of the coronavirus on the industry, as well as the potential opportunities ahead. Hosted by Mike Smallbone, head of membership development at IAAF, the Zoom session provided members with

The Government says that yesterday’s package will support those whose jobs are most at risk, and provide opportunities for those who need to reskill or find different work, as well as supporting businesses to stay open. Ireland’s economic recovery needs to sustainable and durable, not just from an economic point view, but from an environment

As part of the Garda Park Smart appeal, Gardaí are appealing to caravan and campervan owners to take extra security measures following a cluster of recent thefts. This comes as a result of 13 caravans being stolen since March, 2020. Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Ber Leetch said recently “With ‘staycations’ expected to rise this year,

Meath based Palletstorage.ie has today been announced as the title sponsor of Mondello Park’s 2020 Fiesta Zetec Championship. The series commences with a double header this weekend as the circuit reopens for circuit racing for the first time this year. The Fiesta series caters for standard Ford Fiestas powered by the 1.25 Zetec engine and

This is a useful little gadget to keep in your top pocket, just introduced by Laser Tools — it’s an all-in-one telescopic inspection mirror, magnetic pick-up tool and scriber (part number 7800). The pen-sized tool folds up neatly to just 150mm long and clips neatly in the pocket, but extends to a full 680mm. The

Specialist precast concrete transport company Driessen Speciaaltransport from The Netherlands has become the first FORS member internationally to attain FORS Gold – the highest level of the voluntary accreditation scheme.   Based in Horst, Driessen Speciaal transport works with precast concrete, for walls, slabs and building components, and have just become the first FORS Gold member in The

Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF continue to be global leaders in zero emissions vehicles, with customers presently field testing more than 60 battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid trucks in North America and Europe. And deliveries of PACCAR battery electric production model trucks are expected to begin in 2021.   The DAF LF Electric, CF

Commercial vehicles are a key component of every business and have to withstand a lot every day, so there is no room for compromise. As dedicated as you are to your fleet, Bosch says that it’s best to rely on someone who is driven by dedication. It claims that can be best achieved with parts, diagnostics and workshop

A Castlebar, Co. Mayo car dealer, James Hughes, has received a four month prison sentence, suspended for 2 years, and must pay €2,500 in costs to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) following his conviction on four charges of misleading consumers. Mr Hughes, who was convicted at Castlebar Court, was charged with three counts

NOx stands for the most important nitrogen oxides, namely nitrogen monoxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and consists of the atoms N (nitrogen) and O (oxygen). NOx sensors measure the concentration of oxygen and nitrogen oxide in the composition of the exhaust gas and can be located behind and in front of the SCR catalyst.

FTA Ireland has expressed its disappointment at the details of the EU Mobility Package, which it says flies in the face of environmental targets. Following the final adoption of the EU Mobility Package this week, Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI, commented: “As the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, FTAI is disappointed with