Ireland’s HGV aftermarket is entering a period of significant change. For decades, the formula was relatively straightforward: trucks needed servicing, mechanical repairs, tyres, brakes, batteries and replacement parts, while workshops relied on experienced technicians to keep them moving.
With almost nine weeks to go to the established and record breaking 2026 CV Workshop EXPO and Auto Trade EXPO, remaining indoor exhibiting space continues to be limited, with a full sell-out now imminent.
Bridgestone reports that its new Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) platform attracted strong interest at this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX) in the UK, as fleet operators visited the stand to see how tailored data insights could support more efficient fleet decision-making.
European trailer manufacturers are currently uniting against, what they term, “flawed” legislation. In Europe, 30 leading CEOs signed a petition against the EU’s Regulation 2024/1610 and its VECTO simulation tool.
Some exciting news today, Monday regarding the official launch of the 271 Truck & Trailer EXPO, which will run alongside the CV Workshop EXPO / Auto Trade EXPO at the RDS, Dublin on Saturday & Sunday 10-11th October 2026.
The popular Jaltest University training returned to Ireland this month for 2026, offering universal and quality training across two days for professional technicians using the Jaltest range of diagnostic equipment.
With only four months to go to the established and record breaking 2026 CV Workshop EXPO and Auto Trade EXPO, remaining exhibiting space is limited, with a full sell-out imminent.
Light commercial vehicle (LCV) owners are being reminded that smart tachograph rules are about to change. From the end of this month (1st July 2026), LCVs over 2.5 tonnes in international transport or cabotage (the right to operate sea, air, or other transport services within a particular territory) need a smart tachograph.
Towing capacity has become an increasingly important requirement for many businesses across Ireland. From plant hire and construction to landscaping and equipment transport, more operators are regularly towing heavier loads — and choosing the right vehicle specification has never been more important.
Clarity is being sought into how fleet “walkaround” safety checks will be completed as autonomous vehicles (AVs) start to arrive on European roads, an issue Ireland could one day be faced with.
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