Garda-Operation Thor had a very successful multi-agency checkpoints at the M1 Motorway at Balbriggan on Sunday last, the 19th February. As part of Operation Thor, under the direction of Detective Superintendent Colm Fox, Gardaí, Revenue Customs officers and compliance officers attached to the National Transport Authority, carried out a planned multi agency operation in the
The SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards in partnership with sponsor Bank of Ireland Finance were held last night at a glittering ceremony at the Clayton Hotel, Dublin 4. The awards now in their seventh year were attended by over 700 of the motor industry’s senior figures and guests. The accolades adjudicated by an independent panel
Kevin Burke Tyres (KBT), the official distributor of the Magna range of Off-the-Road (OTR) tyres in Ireland has launched a 0% finance offer, which enables the customer to spread repayments over a 12 month period. In what is arguably a first for the tyre trade, Kevin Burke says the company’s 0% finance offer comes about
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), Health & Safety Authority (HSA) and An Garda Síochána have launched a joint TV led campaign to underline the importance of putting proper measures in place to ensure the safety of all employees who drive for work. This includes both professional drivers and those who drive as part of their
Kumho had high hopes of success on last weekend’s (February 4/5) Corrib Oil Galway International Rally, but exceeded all expectations by equipping not only the outright winning WRC Subaru of Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy, and the Ford Fiesta of new signings Alastair Fisher and Gordon Noble that annexed the all-important R5 class, but cars
Kevin Burke Tyres’ (KBT) Athenry depot has been awarded Exelagri dealer status for its agricultural tyre work by Michelin, joining a select group which hold this accolade in Ireland and becoming the first to service customers along the west coast. To join the Michelin Exelagri dealer partnership programme, the depot had to pass a stringent
Techplus and Universal Tools is looking forward to an exciting 2017, on the back of big wins at the Irish Auto Trade Awards. Universal Tools, the manufacturers of the Aircat range of power tools was named as the Power Tools Manufacturer of the Year, at the Irish Auto Trade Awards last October, Represented exclusively in
If you’re lucky enough to visit the pit lane at the world renowned Le Mans 24 hour motor race in France you will see at least one top team working with Bahco tools. Since 2013 Bahco has been the official hand tool partner and supplier to the Signatech-Alpine team, which competes in the World Endurance
Kumho had high hopes of success on last weekend’s (February 4/5) Corrib Oil Galway International Rally, but exceeded all expectations by equipping not only the outright winning WRC Subaru of Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy, and the Ford Fiesta of new signings Alastair Fisher and Gordon Noble that annexed the all-important R5 class, but cars
Auto industry jobs website RecruitAuto.ie welcomes the new Action Plan for Jobs 2017, which is to target 45,000 new jobs this year, and that it puts a strong focus on Brexit measures in this year’s plan. However, RecreuitAuto.ie reminds the Government that creating a level playing field for small and medium businesses, including reduced red
Workshop equipment specialists Techplus, has added an new alloy wheel straightener to its impressive product portfolio. The Atex Professional Pro Rim Repair System can repair rims from 10 to 26 inches, and features a digital measuring system, gear box, lathe and joystick control. The Atex Professional Pro Rim Repair System is easy to use and
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