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1 week ago | 
factorfocus.ie | Eoin Cuttle
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1 week ago | 
tyretrade.ie | Eoin Cuttle
Goodyear Farm Tires reports that it has almost doubled the size of the warehousing space at one of its key European sites. The Titan France headquarters, based in Flers, Normandy, has added more than 1,500 sq ft to its capacity, ensuring it can reduce both transit times to major European cities and delivery lead times to farmers. The move has been made due to the increasing popularity of Goodyear Farm Tires across Europe and to accommodate the products of the recently-acquired Carlstar Group.
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1 week ago | 
tyretrade.ie | Eoin Cuttle
End-of-life, off the road (OTR) mining tyres in Western Australia’s Pilbara region will now be recycled instead of buried, thanks to the opening of the county’s first, purpose-built facility in Port Hedland. Opened by Tyrecycle, the new facility will have the capacity to process over 30,000 tonnes of OTR mining tyres annually, providing an efficient mine-to-processing service, and enhancing sustainability credentials for operators in one of the world’s busiest mining regions.
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1 week ago | 
cvworkshop.ie | Eoin Cuttle
The Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial is set to arrive in Ireland this June with order books now open, Toyota Ireland has confirmed. This is first Land Cruiser model in 15 years, with the commercial version priced in Ireland from €57,192 ex VAT. The new Toyota Land Cruiser is fitted with a 2.8-litre diesel engine, a redesigned turbocharger, and an advanced eight-speed automatic transmission. Together this returns 204hp, 500Nm of torque and a quoted fuel consumption of 10.6 L/100km.
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1 week ago | 
autotrade.ie | Eoin Cuttle
LKQ Euro Car Parts has expanded its product range with the addition of new Mitsuboshi belts and ERA bulbs. Mitsuboshi, one of the world’s largest transmission belt manufacturers, brings with it a 100-year legacy of quality and innovation. As an original equipment manufacturer for many leading vehicle brands, Mitsuboshi is known for its high-quality standards and cutting-edge technology. LKQ Euro Car Parts is now the largest distributor of Mitsuboshi products across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
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1 week ago | 
autotrade.ie | Eoin Cuttle
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland has announced full pricing and specification details for the new Transporter and Caravelle. The new generation Transporter, which replaces the T6.1, is said to have been improved in all areas; offering a significant increase in space, more body styles, higher payload, significantly optimised efficiency and state-of-the-art car-like features.
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1 week ago | 
autotrade.ie | Eoin Cuttle
Gowan Auto, the Irish importer and distributor of a number of leading auto brands, has commenced an eight-week project that will see 330 solar panels installed on the expansive rooftop of its distribution centre in Citywest, Dublin. The project aims to reduce energy usage by 20 per cent, which Gowan Auto expects will save just over 60-tonnes of CO2 per annum.
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1 week ago | 
autotrade.ie | Eoin Cuttle
Founded in 1999, Galway-based Donnellan Auto Services has become a trusted name in vehicle servicing. What started as a one-bay operation servicing rental cars has grown into a full-service garage with seven bays, catering to a broad customer base. John Donnellan, who took over the business entirely in 2009, has always embraced innovation to improve operations. In 2019, that pursuit led him to Garage Hive, a decision he believes has transformed how the workshop operates.
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1 week ago | 
autotrade.ie | Eoin Cuttle
O’Brien Motor Group in Mullingar, Co Westmeath has joined the MG Motor Ireland authorised dealer network, expanding the brand’s presence in the Midlands. Established in 1963, O’Brien Motor Group has over 60 years of experience in the automotive industry. Located on the Lynn Road in Ballinderry, Mullingar, customers can now visit O’Brien’s showroom to explore the latest MG models, benefit from tailored financing options, and experience comprehensive after-sales support.
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1 week ago | 
tyretrade.ie | Eoin Cuttle
Kumho Tire’s newest product, the Ecsta Sport has achieved a ‘Very Good’ rating in Die Reifentester summer tyre test of 225/40R18 tyres. This hotly contested size category is common to many popular performance cars. Die Reifentester assessed products from eight tire manufacturers, including Continental; Bridgestone; Michelin; and Goodyear. Kumho shared the overall top spot with Continental and Bridgestone.
