The global telematics market is poised to grow with approximately 104 million new cars expected to have some form of connectivity by 2025, according to a recent study from Ernst & Young. European drivers will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of advanced, secure and affordable cloud-based telematics.
Mercedes-Benz has introduced its new Sprinter van on the Irish market. Equipped with a number of standard and optional safety features that Mercedes-Benz claims are appearing in this category of vehicle for the first time, it will be available in dealer showrooms from Saturday 21st of September.
Delegates at a major two-day conference in Dublin on transport heard that the country faces ‘long-term serious consequences’ if the rate oi investment in our transport infrastructure is not doubled.
With the ever increasing environmental and safety requirements placed on tyres in the passenger sector, Continental has for the first time created a range specifically for that market. The new tyres, Conti Urban, Conti CityPlus and Conti Coach have been designed to meet all the requirements within their specific application as well as help operators
Dubliner, Derek Tohill has been crowned FIA European Touring Car Rallycross RX Champion following his victory at the PS Racing Center at Greinbach, in Austria over the weekend (Sept 14 – 15).
Paint from PPG has been wowing crowds at the British Superbike Championships this year, after PPG was chosen as the ‘Technical Paint Partner’ for Team WD-40, run by Yorkshire-based GR Motosport.
A Dartford-based garage owner has driven off with a brand new Mini Cooper 122 HP after winning one of the UK and Ireland aftermarket’s biggest ever garage promotions. The owner of Volkwagen and Audi specialist garage Volkscar – a customer of multi-branch motor factor Motor Parts Direct – received the major prize courtesy of Sogefi
Johnson Controls has given a debut to its first-generation Micro Hybrid battery at the IAA Frankfurt Auto Show. The 48-volt Lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery is part of the company’s full spectrum of advanced energy storage solutions for automobiles. “We expect this technology to play an integral role in meeting aggressive fuel economy and emission reduction
Irish drivers still cannot seem to put down their phones, according to a survey from the AA. Almost 80% of motorists witness someone using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving at least once a day. That’s according to the survey of over 16,000 people. Despite this figure, less than 17% of motorists admitted to using
Valeo is inviting students from engineering, technical, science schools and universities from around the world to take an active role in automotive innovation by designing equipment that will help build smarter and more intuitive cars. Students will have the opportunity to develop daring and revolutionary solutions for the future.
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