Padraic Deane

Ireland

Publisher and Managing Editor at FactorFocus.ie

Publisher and Managing Editor at Tyre Trade Journal

Publisher at Autotrade

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Articles

Sean Kearns retires after glowing career at Gowan Group

1 week ago | autotrade.ie | Padraic Deane

Sean Kearns, the Head of Aftersales at Gowan Distributors has decided to retire after a remarkable career spanning an incredible 46 years with the Gowan Group. After completion of his apprenticeship in the army, Sean joined Gowan in March 1979 and is today part of a very elite club of people with over four decades of service to the Gowan Group Limited.
Peter Cox RIP - Autotrade.ie

2 weeks ago | autotrade.ie | Padraic Deane

It was with great sadness that I learned today of the sudden passing of Peter Cox, the Commercial Manager of FG7 Factor Group. I met Peter a few times in recent years and he was always a true gentleman with a great knowledge and a positive outlook. Peter joined the FG7 Group three years ago, and with his extensive industry experience he helped the business go from strength to strength.
John Connolly RIP

3 weeks ago | factorfocus.ie | Padraic Deane

HomeNewsLubricantsJohn Connolly RIP Irish News, Lubricants, News The death has occurred of John Connolly, Cloniston, Clones, Co. Monaghan, Tuesday 25th March 2025, suddenly, unexpectedly and peacefully in the Mater Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Our sympathy goes to his wife Celine, daughter Lorraine, son Mark. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, daughter, son, his extended family and many friends and work colleagues. A statement from Gem Oils...
Trump imposes 25pc tariff on foreign car imports

4 weeks ago | bodyshop.ie | Padraic Deane

US President Donald Trump has is carrying out his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all foreign car and van imports, and it is expected that tariffs on imported vehicle components into the United States. This threatens European producers in their largest single export market. Mr. Trump signed the executive order yesterday. The new “permanent” tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, what Mr. Trump is calling ‘liberation day’.
Trump imposes 25pc tariff on foreign car imports

4 weeks ago | autotrade.ie | Padraic Deane

US President Donald Trump has is carrying out his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all foreign car and van imports, and it is expected that tariffs on imported vehicle components into the United States. This threatens European producers in their largest single export market. Mr. Trump signed the executive order yesterday. The new “permanent” tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, what Mr. Trump is calling ‘liberation day’.
Ministers tackle fraudulent claims for disabled parking permits

4 weeks ago | autotrade.ie | Padraic Deane

From today (27 March), it is an offence to provide false or misleading information while applying for, or renewing, a disabled parking permit. Disabled parking bays are a scarce resource and are provided on public roads and car parks for drivers and passengers who have severely impaired mobility. The permit is intended to benefit people who are most directly disadvantaged by parking that does not meet their needs.
John Connolly RIP

4 weeks ago | autotrade.ie | Padraic Deane

The death has occurred of John Connolly, Cloniston, Clones, Co. Monaghan, Tuesday 25th March 2025, suddenly, unexpectedly and peacefully in the Mater Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Our sympathy goes to his wife Celine, daughter Lorraine, son Mark. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, daughter, son, his extended family and many friends and work colleagues.
Textar achieves 39 first-to-markets in 2024

1 month ago | autotrade.ie | Padraic Deane

Textar, the premium braking brand from global friction manufacturer TMD Friction, had a strong year in 2024 with 157 new products introduced to the aftermarket, including 39 first to market achievements. As a global OE braking brand, Textar has the knowledge and expertise to bring new products quickly to the aftermarket.
75 years of the VW Transporter Buses

1 month ago | bodyshop.ie | Padraic Deane

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is celebrating the birthday of its biggest icon – 75 years of the VW Bus. It is the commercial vehicle with the longest production run in Europe. On 8th March 1950, the first Transporter – or T1 for short, left the production line in Wolfsburg. Since then, more than 12.5 million more VW Buses have followed – produced in Hanover from 1956. This makes it the most successful European commercial vehicle of all time.
75 years of the VW Transporter Buses

1 month ago | autotrade.ie | Padraic Deane

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is celebrating the birthday of its biggest icon – 75 years of the VW Bus. It is the commercial vehicle with the longest production run in Europe. On 8th March 1950, the first Transporter – or T1 for short, left the production line in Wolfsburg. Since then, more than 12.5 million more VW Buses have followed – produced in Hanover from 1956. This makes it the most successful European commercial vehicle of all time.