Fiat Ireland recently unveiled the Grande Panda at a special launch event held at the offices of the Olympic Federation of Ireland. As the home of Team Ireland, to whom Fiat is the Official Vehicle Partner, it provided the perfect […]
Fiat Ireland recently unveiled the Grande Panda at a special launch event held at the offices of the Olympic Federation of Ireland. As the home of Team Ireland, to whom Fiat is the Official Vehicle Partner, it provided the perfect […]
In an era when many independent retailers have struggled to survive—let alone expand—the story of One Stop Motorshop stands out as a distinctly Irish success story. From modest beginnings in the late 1990s to the opening of a fourth store […]
The new £13.5 million Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) MOT test centre and administrative building at Mallusk has been handed over to the DVA by Henry Brothers. Fitting out of the test lanes is expected to commence soon. Providing capacity […]
The Ford Transit remains a popular light commercial workhorse for both private individuals and large organisations, and many commercial vehicle (CV) operators also have them as part of their wider fleet. So, carrying out a timing belt replacement should not […]
“Modern consumers expect variety, reliability, and the confidence of dealing with a trusted local retailer. These priorities are increasingly shaping decisions in a market transformed by new technologies, electrification, and evolving customer expectations,” explains Dave Sheeran, Managing Director at Donnelly […]
Charles Hurst Group is introducing two new vehicle brands – Geely and Changan – in Northern Ireland, increasing the choice and value on offer to customers at its Boucher Road retail complex in Belfast. In a major investment that will […]
’’We see ourselves as a bumper-to-bumper supplier,’’ says John Dixon, the new Managing Director of DRiV UK and Ireland. ‘Quite buoyant,’’ is how he describes the company’s start to 2026. The Welshman is delighted with the first quarter of 2026, […]
Suzuki is very pleased to welcome Cavanaghs of Mallow as a new retail partner in Ireland, bringing the total number of partners to 22 and a total representation of 25 retail outlets across the Republic. Opening its doors to Suzuki […]
In regard to the development of the belt in oil (BIO) oil pump belt in the VW 1.6-litre TDi engine used in many VAG vehicles, Dayco is able to highlight the fact that the use of BIO solutions is continuing […]
As HBA Powerstore marks the 14th anniversary of its Newry branch, the team is celebrating more than a milestone, they’re unveiling the results of a complete refit and modernisation project that underscores their ongoing commitment to excellence in automotive supply. […]

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