Commercial Vehicle Workshop News

In the latest of a string of stunts to promote the abilities of its trucks, Volvo has taken to Spanish streets to run with the bulls. ‘The Chase’ features a Volvo FL being chased by bulls through the medieval Spanish town of Ciudad Rodrigo, a small cathedral city in western Spain. “It’s incredible that you

Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has greeted the announcement that a new national postcode will be implemented in the State by 2015.

In a remarkable twist, Nissan has just lost its lucrative high profile New York Taxi deal, which was part of the ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’ initiative. 

Nissan has agreed a four-year deal to provide commercial vehicles to Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre company. The deal comes off the back of a large contract win by Bridgestone with Ulsterbus in Northern Ireland.

There has been a significant increase in the theft of Catalytic Converters, stolen for the resale value of the precious metals from which they are made. In a bid to reduce catalytic converter theft, Mercedes-Benz has launched its Catloc® Security Device, which has been developed specifically for the Euro 5 Sprinter vehicle. The metal case

The new Companies Bill is expected to be enacted by Christmas. And it is also to include other measures to reduce costs for businesses and improve enforcement of company law.

FindCarParts.ie, the online directory of Motor Factors, as part of its social media campaign, is currently running an online promotion for a Mondello Race Experience. To be in with a chance of winning the Race Experience, sponsored by Dunlop Tyres, log on to the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/findcaraccessories) and find the image of the Race Experience.

Owners of Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV) or Public Service Vehicles (PSV) – trucks and trailers over 3,500 kgs, ambulances or buses with eight passengers or more have been advised that a new requirement will be introduced in 2014 whereby they will need to self declare with the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The RSA says that self-declaration will be a way to keep

Hella Ireland understands that quality diagnostic equipment represents a significant investment for small workshops. The Mega Macs PC has been developed to offer small workshops an efficient software package that includes all the essential diagnostic functions at a very affordable price.

The Institute of the Motor industry in Ireland is calling for the establishment on register of automotive technicians in a bid to driving motor industry standards. The call comes from David O’Neill, IMI Leinster branch chairman, who says registration could follow the same format as the Professional Register in the UK. He said: “It is

TMD Friction has unveiled a new face for its iconic Mintex brand, building on the rich heritage of the Mintex name with a global roll out of new brand identity, packaging and advertising.