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Auto Trade EXPO 2026 opens for business next Monday

3 days ago | autotrade.ie | Padraic Deane

Stand space for Ireland’s Automotive Aftermarket EXPO 2026 will become available from next Monday, 19th May. Don’t miss your opportunity to reach all of the mechanics, technicians and apprentices from independent garages and main dealerships alike from all over Ireland on October 10th-11th, next year. This opportunity arises just every second year and the exhibition is bigger and better every time.
New website celebrates Ulster group’s 50th anniversary

4 days ago | autotrade.ie | Padraic Deane

The year 1975 saw the launch of the Ferrari 308, the Triumph TR7 and the Vauxhall Cavalier. It also saw the launch of the Ulster Motoring Writers Association (UMWA). Over the past 50 years, UMWA, as it became known, has covered all the major happenings in the motor industry with members supplying copy to all the top papers, magazines, television and radio stations in Northern Ireland.
TMD Friction introduces ‘Virtual Brake Sets'

5 days ago | autotrade.ie | James Dixon

TMD Friction says it has made it easier than ever to find brake components for its aftermarket braking brands Textar and Pagid with the launch of its Virtual Brake Sets. Available in the product catalogue TecDoc as well as the Textar and Pagid Brakebooks, a Virtual Brake Set allows users to find all the parts necessary for a complete brake replacement in a single search.
MechanExpert Technical Roadshows return in June

1 week ago | autotrade.ie | James Dixon

The full list of June dates and venues have now been confirmed for the second set of MechanExpert Technical Roadshows of 2025, which will take place across three venues: Fermoy (Tuesday 17th June), Gaelscoil De HÍde School, 6-9pm Cork (Wednesday 18th June), Talbot Hotel, 6-9pm Portlaoise (Thursday 19th June), Killeshin Hotel, 6-9pm This year’s MechanExpert Technical Roadshows sees two new brands coming on board as partners – MEYLE and febi Bilstein – who are featuring alongside technical...
It starts with Ring

1 week ago | autotrade.ie | James Dixon

Ring Automotive is highlighting its battery support units and the fact that these pieces of equipment are not just for battery care. While still called SmartCharge Pro, Ring is actively promoting its professional range of SmartChargers by their other main function of battery support units. These units are designed to deliver more functionality, more reliability and more value for the modern workshop.
Bosch Car Service centre moves with the times

1 week ago | autotrade.ie | James Dixon

A long-established family-run garage in Watford, England is celebrating 60 years in business with plans for expansion. Over the last three years, S&B Motors, a Bosch Car Service centre, has seen a 20 per cent increase in turnover following investment in staff, main dealer equipment, training, and a specialist website from Garage Services Online (GSO). Six years earlier, the garage had also transitioned from outdated paper-based admin procedures to a Techman garage management system (GMS).
Schaeffler geared up for TechFest

1 week ago | autotrade.ie | James Dixon

Schaeffler will be exhibiting and presenting at all three of this year’s TechFest aftermarket technology shows in the UK. Organised by GSF, the three shows are scheduled to take place at Manchester O2 Victoria Warehouse on 21st May, the second at the CBS Arena in Coventry on 19th June, and the final event will once again be at Wembley Park on 18th September.
Jeep Compass now electric

1 week ago | autotrade.ie | Eoin Cuttle

Jeep has revealed the latest version of its Compass SUV, a vehicle that has been sold over 2.5 million times worldwide since its debut in 2006. Built in Italy for the European market, the new Jeep Compass will sit on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform and will be available in mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric version with a claimed range of up to 650km.
Continental adds replacement chassis components

1 week ago | autotrade.ie | James Dixon

Continental has expanded its product range with the addition of new replacement chassis components, which feature durable rubber/metal bonds. The new product range from Continental already offers professional workshops a wide choice of robust stabilizer links for a large number of models from major manufacturers and brands – from Volkswagen to Mercedes-Benz and BMW to Stellantis. It also includes articles for electric vehicles such as the Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf.
T.P. Waters joins Fiat and Jeep dealer network

1 week ago | autotrade.ie | Eoin Cuttle

T.P. Waters of Kildare Town has been appointed by Gowan Auto as a main dealer for the Fiat, Fiat Professional and Jeep brands. T.P. Waters is a family-owned and operated business which has been serving Kildare Town for 54 years, holding the franchise of Mazda and having previously held the franchise for Seat.