Leading Irish logistics company, Dungarvan Transport has welcomed in the New Year by taking delivery of 10 new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, with a further five to follow later in the year. With the arrival of the new units, 2448 models with Streamspace 2.3 metre cabs and 6×2 tractor units,the Actros accounts for more
Sava Tyres, southeast Europe’s leading tyre brand, is launching the Sava Cargo 4 HL trailer tyre for greater load capacity. The new 385/65R22.5 tyre has a 5,000 kg load capacity allowing 10 tonne axle loads to meet the increasing permitted weights in Europe. As well as the benefit of payload optimization, the new tyre is
An Artificial Intelligence technology which will support future autonomous driving features is in development following an agreement between DENSO and Toshiba corporations. The AI technology, called Deep Neural Network (DNN) will be used in image recognition systems independently developed by the two companies to support the steady introduction of advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving
The UK government is set to fund a project that promises to catapult the UK to the forefront of the global race to develop a supply chain for the manufacture of hydrogen-enabled drivetrains for large vans and trucks. The funding, part of the Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial, funded by the Department for Transport
Tech’n’Tools has added GYS battery chargers, starters and testers to it’s ever increasing range of products. Created in 1964, GYS is a family-owned company with over 500 employees around the world. Built around continuous investment in research and development and the acquisition of knowledge, the company is now a major player in the design and
Mobility solutions specialist, easytrip, Ireland’s only electronic parking and tolling tag provider, is reminding motorists to update their easytrip account details when buying and selling a vehicle this January. New car registrations surpassed 146,000 in 2016, the highest since 2008 and it’s expected that cars sales for 2017 will exceed this. Final sales figures for
Interstate Tire & Rubber Co is seeking to appoint an exclusive distributor in Ireland for its new truck tyre line, which has been launched with over 32 sizes. The Interstate commercial truck programme helps customer save money, reduce operating costs and make the right business decisions. For example, the unique Interstate Fleet services offers large fleet
The Cummins family from Thurles, Co. Tipperary, winners of Ireland’s Fittest Family on RTE 1 before Christmas has has a long association with the motor trade. The family, led by dad Jim, sons Mark and Henry and daughter Ciara are all involved in the family business, Cummins Repairs and Tyres in Rahealty. The family business
When it comes to spark plugs, the section most people are aware of and the part that without it the plug would not function – is the insulator. The familiar white ‘ceramic’ is a part that cannot be taken for granted. It has to prevent the escape of in excess of 30,000 volts writes, Ron
To celebrate unemployment falling to its lowest level since August 2008, why not avail of a special free jobs listing on Ireland’s specialist auto industry jobs website – RecruitAuto.ie in the month of January. RecruitAuto.ie is welcoming the good news that the unemployment rate has hit its lowest level since August 2008. The rate has
Driver comfort and fuel efficiency were key factors in Virginia Transport Limited’s decision to once again select Renault Trucks for its replacement vehicles. The family-owned transport and logistics specialist has taken delivery of three 44-tonne Range T480 4×2 High cab tractor units, which join 22 Renault trucks on the 90-strong fleet that includes Range T460
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