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AALG presents new lobbying position

The Automotive Aftermarket Liaison Group (AALG) presented its new lobbying position on European issues that affect the aftermarket in a post-Brexit Britain at a press launch at Silverstone race track, on Tuesday, May 23. The event began with a speech by the longest standing member of the group, Dave Garratt (GEA), where he announced that: 

Mullingar Autos appointed main Fiat Professional dealer

Fiat Professional Ireland (Fiat light commercials) has added Mullingar Autos to its dealer network as its newest sales and aftersales partner. The family-run business has been appointed to represent Fiat Professional across the Midland counties. They will stock a range of Fiat Professional vehicles including the Fiorino, Doblo, Talento and Ducato vans. Also, the anticipated

Offaly Road Haulage Operator fined €4,000 for breach of Road Safety regulations

Following an investigation by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), John Tierney of Frankfort, Dunkerrin, Birr, Co. Offaly was before Tullamore District Court on 24 April 2017. Mr Tierney who operates a road transport business, was convicted on a charge for false or misleading records for several vehicles operated by him. There were further charges for

Gavin Hydes elected SIMI President

Gavin Hydes has been elected President of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), yesterday at the organisation’s AGM held in (Killashee House Hotel,) Naas, Co. Kildare.

The Motor Industry is a significant business sector in Ireland, contributing over €1.5 billion to the Exchequer in taxation and providing over 41,000 jobs nationally. As CEO of

Arocs add muscle for Crane Hire Limited

Leading Irish crane rental firm Crane Hire Limited is a company that  knows the importance of having the right tools for the job. As they celebrate 50 years in business, the Dublin-based firm is marking the occasion by adding some extra muscle to their fleet of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles with the recent addition of two

Diamond Trucks delivers the whole package

A leading player in Northern Ireland’s waste management industry, McKinstry Skip Hire Ltd, has turned to Mallusk-based Renault Trucks dealer, Diamond Trucks for its latest vehicles – two 18-tonne Range D High 4×2 R 250 E6 with VDL skip loaders. Joining McKinstry’s 50-strong mixed fleet, the Range Ds will work across Belfast, Greater Belfast and