Volkswagen to have new man at wheel
Paul Willis will take over as managing director of Volkswagen Group Ireland from Bob O’Callaghan on October 1 2008.
Off-road driving centre up and running
The first off-road driving centre has hit the ground running in county Kildare.
Truckers be warned, more flooding on way
The freak monsoon like rain that caused major flooding around the country on Saturday could hit again over the next few days, according to Met Eireann.
Belfast underpass to ease congestion
Another section of the M1/Westlink was opened to the public today as the motorway underpass at Broadway in Belfast began taking traffic, one year ahead of schedule.
Boy struck by van receives settlement
A boy who suffered severe injuries to his body when he was struck by a van over ten years ago has received a settlement of €250,000 from the High Court.
Freight company director handed disqualification
At the High Court yesterday, a freight company director was disqualified from having any involvement with the management of any business for the next five years.
Motor sales to jump
The new Vehicle Registration Tax that comes into effect from today, which will see cars that produce more C02 emissions pay higher rates, is expected to begin a flourish in sales.
Clampdown on speeding in Port Tunnel
Dublin’s Port Tunnel will have speed cameras installed over the coming weeks as a joint venture by the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Gardai is being set up to detect speeding vehicles through the 4.5km route.
Light Commercial dealer refutes rumours
One of Ireland’s largest car and light commercial dealerships has stressed that despite rumours to the contrary, it is not going bust and business is trading as usual.
EU launch new measures
EU Transport ministers have agreed on new legislations that will eliminate illegal and unlicensed hauliers from operating in foreign countries.
Jeep involved in tragic accident
A fatal accident involving a jeep and car in Co Donegal has resulted in the death of a young mother and her three-month-old baby daughter on Monday night.
Foreign-registered vehicles targeted in Garda blitz
Checkpoints will be a common sight across the country over the next few days as the Gardai launch a safety campaign against provisional licence holders, while foreign-registered cars will also come under scrutiny.
UK tanker drivers to strike
Last minute talks are talking place between union and government officials over the potential strike by oil tanker drivers in the United Kingdom.
Open Day at Vinny Byrne’s
All customers have been invited along to an open day of Vinny Byrne’s new premise in Athlone, which will be held on Thursday June 12th between the hours of 4pm and 8.30pm.
Bus Eireann award contract
An eleven million euro contract to build 50 new vehicles for Bus Eireann has been awarded to a coach building firm in Co Antrim.
Quinn blasts DOT
Irish Road Haulage Association chairman Jimmy Quinn has been shocked by the government’s lack of action over spiraling fuel costs and stresses that the “Department of Transport might as well not exist.”
Diesel to benefit from tax changes
More and more diesel cars are expected to be on Irish roads once the new tax changes are introduced on July 1st as the prices of vehicles dramatically change.
Drivers forced to use M50 toll
The cheapest toll option for the new M50 barrier free tolling system means that motorists and hauliers alike will have to use the West-Link crossing more than 50 times a week for it to pay.
Test Centre found not guilty
The DOE test centre alleged to have been negligent when failing to notice that the ABS was not working on the Navan school bus has been found not guilty today (Thursday).
Truck involved in M1 crash
The M1 was a busy place in the early hours of the morning as two separate accidents occurred on the motorway within minutes of one another.
Roadside vehicle sales banned in Mayo
The sight of roadside vehicles for sale including vans and on occasion the odd truck is a common sight around the country, but it is something that will not be happening in Co Mayo from now on.
Consumers to go diesel
Even though the price of fuel is at an all time high, it has been predicted that motorists will opt to purchase diesel cars after July 1st instead of petrol vehicles.
ABS failure blamed for crash
The failure of the anti-lock braking system on the Navan school bus that saw five girls being killed was to blame for the accident according to an expert giving evidence at court.
Huge protest planned for UK
Lorry drivers in the United Kingdom will be out in force today to show their unity against rising fuel prices as a convoy of trucks will travel to protests in London and Wales.
Massive fuel bills hitting hauliers
The ever spiraling cost of diesel culminated with a slow down in the construction industry has resulted in many hauliers cutting back on their workload.
Trucks put under spotlight
The European Commission is considering implementing legislation where new trucks will have a modified breaking and lane departure warning systems fitted.
AA urges Government to act
AA Public Affairs manager Conor Faughan believes that the Government must act over the escalating cost of diesel that is crippling many hauliers.
Learner drivers face ban
A survey has revealed that 90 per cent of provisional licence holders have driven unaccompanied, a situation that will merit a ban from next month onwards.
Re-education scheme to be introduced
A programme is set to be introduced by the Government whereby drivers convicted of drink or drug driving will have to undergo a counseling re-education scheme.
No summons, no penalty points
A new report has revealed that more than one in three penalty points cases are struck out due to the failure of the gardai to issue summonses.
Suspicious device found under van
A suspicious device found under a van in Dublin last night (Tuesday) was found to be a hoax, while a similar device located under a car in another part of the city was also of no threat to the public.
Cork dealer acquires Opel contract
Following the decision from BMW not to renew its contract with Kevin O’Leary Motor Group, the Cork based firm has revealed a new deal with Opel.
Automotive factory gets reprieve
Westmeath based automotive parts manufacturer, Iralco has re-opened his doors for business much to the delight of the 420 staff that work there.
Citroen Preview the All New Berlingo at the Light Commercial Vehicle Show
Citroën are delighted to announce that the all new Berlingo will make its Irish debut at the Light Commercial Vehicle Show 2008 at Simmonscourt RDS, Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th of April.
Light Commercial Vehicle Show opens at RDS Simmonscourt, tomorrow Friday 18th April at 10.am
Ireland’s first light commercial vehicle show is set to open its doors at RDS Simmonscourt on Friday 18th April at 10am.
New Berlingo takes centre stage at commercial show
The new Citroen Berlingo range, which makes its debut at the 2008 Commercial Vehicle Show in Galway this week, has been tipped to make a major impact in the light commercial vehicle market.
Dublin traffic drops by 14%
The number of cars entering the Greater Dublin area dropped 14 per cent between 1997 and 2007, while goods vehicles have plummeted 45 per cent in the past two years, according to new figures from Dublin City Council.
Light Commercial dealership under investigation
Gardai have confirmed that an investigation has been launched following a number of complaints about one of the country’s leading car and light commercial dealerships.
Ireland goes electric
The first of ten electric cars has arrived on Irish shores and is destined for Co Galway as the fuel free motors look to take off in Ireland.
Food companies create 89 new jobs
Their trucks can be seen travelling the length and breadth of the country and they will be even more plentiful after two leading food companies announced that they would be creating new jobs.
Dublin’s clamping blackspots named
The top ten locations for vehicles to be clamped in Dublin have been revealed with the capital’s southside being the worst area for the offence.
Fans to be replaced
The situation seems to be getting worse as regards the overall cost of the Dublin Port Tunnel as the fans installed last year are to be replaced at a cost of €850,000.
Two service areas set for M1
The first motorway service stations are to be built on the M1 between Belfast and Dublin with the facilities located at Dundalk and Lusk respectively.
M50 back to normal
The M50 northbound was re-opened on Tuesday night following a serious crash involving a military convoy and motorists that resulted in up to 30 soldiers being brought to hospital.
Biofuel profile heightens
The interest in biofuel vehicles has increased dramatically in Ireland mainly due to the rising cost of diesel and petrol over the last few months.
Haulage industry hit by economy slump
Unemployment has reached its highest since 1999 and a lot of businesses are beginning to feel the pinch as the Celtic Tiger’s roar becomes more of whimper.
Haulage industry hit by economy slump
Unemployment has reached its highest since 1999 and a lot of businesses are beginning to feel the pinch as the Celtic Tiger’s roar becomes more of whimper.
Dealer agrees to reimburse customers
A Car and Light Commercial dealership has been found guilty of ‘clocking’ second hand vehicles following an investigation by the consumer watchdog.
Calling all Light Commercial enthusiasts
Anyone involved in the Light Commercial industry will be pleased to learn that a show dedicated solely to this sector has been scheduled for the RDS in April.
HGV and LGV sales drops
Figures released for the first two months of the year have revealed that sales of Heavy and Light Commercial vehicles have dropped from the same period last year.
British International Motor Show to focus on vans
The latest developments in the world of vans will be featured amid the glamour and excitement at this summer’s British International Motor Show (23 July-3 August) at ExCeL London.
Volkswagen unveils Caddy Maxi specifications
Volkswagen has released specifications for the new Caddy Maxi range, a new class of compact van, between its existing Caddy and Transporter models.
Opel Antara premium commercial arrives in Ireland
The stylish and cost-effective alternative to more conventional company transport has finally arrived, in the form of the Opel Antara Commercial.
LCV sales down in January
Light commercial vehicle sales were down in January by 15.8 per cent at 8,464 units when compared with the same period last year, figure released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show.
Isuzu unveils new “Forward” series
Isuzu’s long-awaited medium and heavy truck models will make their debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham in April.
Volkswagen confirms CV Show participation
Volkswagen will have its largest stand ever at this year’s CV show at the NEC in April.
Peugeot complete renewal of LCV line up
For Peugeot, 2008 marks the completion of its strategy to completely update and increase its range of light commercial vehicles. It has taken just two years for all the models in the Peugeot light commercial range to
be replaced.
Mercedes Benz sets news LCV sales record
Mercedes Benz set a new LCV sales record in 2007, having sold 289,076 vans worldwide, compared to 256,895 units in the previous year.
Citroën Nemo to make CV show debut
The exciting new Citroën Nemo compact high-cube van will make its public debut at this year’s CV show (NEC, 15-17 April 2008).
Renault launches new Trafic Sport and Kangoo van extra
Ready to take the challenge to its rivals from the beginning of the year, Renault is launching two new Kangoo Van and Trafic versions to further broaden its already comprehensive range.
New Peugeot Partner on the way
Launched in 1996, the Peugeot Partner has been extremely successful in both its small van and MPV versions, with regular year on year increases in global sales over the past 11 years.
New Citroën Berlingo for 2008
An advanced, all-new Berlingo will be launched during 2008 which, together with the forthcoming introduction of its new smaller stablemate, the Nemo, will make it another year of development and innovation for Citroën’s commercial vehicle operations.
New Magnum to break cover at CV Show
Renault will unveil a new version of its iconic Magnum range in early 2008, with the new, maximum capacity truck making its international public debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham in mid April.
Caddy to get new range topping diesel engine
Volkswagen is introducing a new, range-topping 140 PS diesel engine for the Caddy van.
Top award for Land Rover Discovery 3
The Land Rover Discovery 3 has been voted the best 4x4 of 2007 by Planet 4x4 magazine.
Ford racks ups LCV awards
Ford’s latest commercial vehicle line-up is celebrating more than just Christmas.
Opel Corsavan scoops top award
Opel has added another trophy to its cabinet after the Corsavan was crowned ‘Small Van of the Year’ by the prestigious magazine, What Van?
Daily scoops What Van? Award
Iveco’s latest Daily range of light commercial vehicles has been voted Van of the Year 2007 by What Van? magazine, the largest dedicated van publication in the UK, read by owners, operators and transport fleet managers.
Fiat Scudo voted Semperit Irish Van of the Year 2008
The Fiat Scudo has been voted Semperit Irish Van of the Year 2008 by the Irish Motoring Writers Association.
Volkswagen Caddy DSG wins top award
For the second year running, the Volkswagen Caddy DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) has achieved honours at the What Van? magazine Van of the Year Awards.
Double delight for Citroen LCVs
Fresh from its triumph at the recent International Van of the Year awards, Citroen has now scooped two major UK honours.
Volkswagen Maxi Caddy here in January
Volkswagen has fixed January next as the arrival date in Ireland for new Maxi versions of its Caddy van range.
Volkswagen Transporter passes production milestone
A remarkable milestone has been reached as Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has now produced in excess of 10 million examples of the iconic Transporter. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the creation of the model.
Nissan’s good-to-go LCV line up
Nissan is launching a comprehensive range of “off the peg” commercial vehicle conversions offering the convenience of instant availability backed up by the reassurance of Nissan’s reputation for quality.
More awards for Ford’s LCV stable
The Ford Transit Connect and the ubiquitous Ford Transit have claimed a brace oif honours in the highly regarded ACFO awards in the UK.
Commercial vehicle fleets are overweight and under-laden
Fleet operators should review their commercial vehicle needs in order to save themselves money and improve business efficiency, according to EurotaxGlass’s.
Record sales for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles set a new sales record of 356,000 vehicles in the first nine months of the year, an increase of 11.4 per cent compared to the 319,650 vehicles sold in the same period in 2006.
New arrivals drive Fiat’s commercial vehicle sales boom
The introduction of three new commercial vehicle ranges this year has brought a dramatic sales boost for Fiat Group Automobiles in Ireland.
Euro-4 Compliant Nissan Pickup for 2008
Nissan has taken the covers off a Euro-4 compliant Pickup, following the enormous success of the Navara pick up in Europe.
Peugeot’s LCV rejuvenation
With the Peugeot Expert van range and its sister vehicles being awarded the 2008 Van of The Year award, Peugeot has never had a stronger range of LCV vehicles.
NRA to Launch Free M50 Vehicle Recovery Service
The National Roads Authority (NRA) will launch a vehicle recovery service for the M50 and M11 on Thursday, November 1st. The aim is to minimise traffic disruption caused by broken down vehicles particularly during peak travel times.
Renault unveils new Kangoo Van
Renault has strengthened its number position in the European LCV segment with the launch of its New Kangoo Van Compact, a new concept in the commercial vehicles sector, designed for urban driving.
Volkswagen unveils the new Caddy Maxi
The new Caddy Maxi has made its world debut in at the European Road Transport Show in Amsterdam, which continues this week.
International Van of the Year
The Peugeot Expert, Citroën Dispatch and Fiat Scudo family of compact vans, which were styled and developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën in cooperation with Fiat, has been named “International Van of the Year 2008”.
Opel poised to launch Antara van
The Antara Van is the commercial version of Opel´s new SUV and will be launched at the European Road Transport show in Amsterdam this weekend.
Renault ready to take covers off new Kangoo van
Unveiled recently in five-door car form at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault is now poised to take the covers off of its new Kangoo van at this week’s European Road Transport Show, held at the Amsterdam RAI.
Nissan set to launch bio-diesel LCV options
To reflect the growing demand among light commercial vehicle operators to minimise the impact of their fleet on the environment, Nissan will introduce bio-diesel powered versions of its popular Interstar and Primastar vans for fleet customers.
Further extensions to the Transit range
Following the announcement of the most powerful Transit engine (200PS), the largest Transit (4.6 tonne) and a heavy duty series, the Transit range now comes with a new six-speed transmission, more models with electronic stability programme (ESP), hill launch assist (HLA) and optional coated diesel particulate filters.
Opel adds to LCV offering
A pair of new clutchless transmissions have joined the Opel’s LCV Vehicles line-up, further broadening the appeal of the brand.
Nissan’s renewed LCV focus
Nissan’s renewed focus on its LCV business in Europe will be underlined at this year’s European Road Transport Show at RAI, Amsterdam.
CV Market Down In September
The light van market saw a marked decrease in sales in September, in stark contrast to the HGV sector, which saw a 14.6 per cent increase.
Transit range under goes raft of developments
A raft of developments in the Ford Transit range have been created to help operators meet their changing needs.
Volkswagen commercial vehicles at Amsterdam show
The versatile new Volkswagen Caddy Maxi is set to make its world debut at The European Road Transport Show in Amsterdam.
Peugeot expands Boxer range
Peugeot’s ‘heavy duty’ Boxer range is to expand with the introduction of the 435 L4 H3 120 version.
Demand strong in UK used van market
Irish companies thinking of picking up a bargain in the UK’s second hand van market, will be disappointed with the news that demand for medium-sized used panel vans has remained strong through much of 2007.
Transit’s wild child
Ireland’s best-selling commercial vehicle shows its wilder side when the new Transit SportVan goes on sale later this month.
Peugeout launches new compact LCV
The Peugeot Bipper is a new compact light commercial vehicle aimed at strengthening Peugeot’s rejuvenated range of commercial vehicles.
Citroen unveils Nemo LCV
Citroën has unveiled an important new addition to its light commercial vehicle range - the new Citroën Nemo.
Fiat unveils new light van
Fiat has unveiled a new light van built in partnership with PSA Peugeot Citroën.
FTA at Coach and Bus Live 2007
Tachograph analysis, vehicle maintenance systems and the new EU Driver CPC will all be featured on the Freight Transport Association’s stand at Coach and Bus Live 2007, which will be held at the NEC Birmingham on 10–11 October.
Nissan adds diesel hybrid to LCV range
Nissan Motor Co. has added Diesel Hybrid and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) models to its Atlas H43 line up of light-commercial vehicles in Japan.
Production of the Citroën Berlingo and Peugeot Partner Tops 3m
PSA Peugeot Citroën has now produced more than three million Citroën Berlingos and Peugeot Partners since the two models were launched in July 1996.
Ford unveils high spec Ranger Wildtrak
Ford is poised to introduce a high-specification Ranger Wildtrak, a high-end double cab pick-up set to further boost a nameplate which has already enjoyed spectacular success this year in a segment showing robust growth.
NATIONAL TRUCK SHOW - Just what the trucker ordered…
So far, 2007 has been a complete wash-out for Irish truck show enthusiasts. Show-goers have had nothing positive to shout about, with a distinct shortage of quality events to keep them ticking over. But there is still one last chance to put things right as the inaugural National Truck Display has been booked into The Showgrounds in Ennis for October Bank Holiday weekend…
Transit gets iPod update
LCV drivers that love their music will be glad to hear that the Ford Transit, is now being built with an ’aux-in’ socket which allows drivers or passengers to plug their MP3 portable music devices such as iPods through the Ford audio unit.
Vauxhall commercials scoop prestigious award
For the second year in a row, Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles – badged Opel in Ireland, has carried home the title of ‘LCV Manufacturer of the Year’ in the annual Green Fleet Awards.
AA strengthens Ford partnership
Ford and the AA, the UK’s largest roadside assistance organisation, have strengthened their partnership with the announcement that 300 new Ford Transits will be used by patrols across the country.
Continental ready to unleash VancoWinter2
Continental is poised to unleash its latest cold weather tyre for LCV applications, the VancoWinter 2, next month The VancoWinter2 has been approved as OE on the popular Mercedes Sprinter van and the Iveco Daily.
Sprinter now available with ECO-Start
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is now available in Ireland with ECO-Start, importers Motor Distributors has confirmed.
Citroën at the Recycling & Waste Management Show
Citroën will exhibit three of its comprehensive range of light commercial vehicles at the Recycling & Waste Management Show (NEC, 11-13 September 2007).
Opel adds to LCV line up
Two hot new additions are joining the Opel LCV line-up, bringing new levels of stylish design and driver appeal to the commercial vehicle market.
Iveco partners FedEx Express in Pan-European Update
Iveco has become a partner of FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company, following the delivery of 60 new Iveco Daily vans.
60th Anniversary Celebration Of Volkswagen Vans
It is 60 years since Volkswagen produced the first design for a van and it is celebrating the prolific history of its Transporter by hosting an international event at the Hanover exhibition centre in Germany from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 October 2007.
Renault launches Scenic Express Van
Renault Ireland has just announced details of its innovative Scenic Express van.
Nissan to expand LCV offering
Nissan Motor has announced plans to grow its light commercial vehicle (LCV) business in Europe by 2010 by introducing new products and expanding into new markets.
Nissan launch revolutionary new light commercial
The light commercial range is set to change forever as Nissan launch a highly innovative small van concept called the NV200 at the Tokyo Motor Show in October.
M1 opens ahead of schedule
The final stretch of the development work on the M1 motorway is set to open this week four months ahead of schedule much to the delight of the National Roads Authority.
Diesel fumes cause heart disease
A warning for all hauliers, diesel fumes can lead to heart disease according to scientists who conducted a survey into the affect the fuel has on humans.
Mobile speed cameras to be delayed
Rumours are abound that the introduction of mobile speed cameras may be delayed by up to six months even though the plan was to have them in place by September.
Worn tyres a major concern
The Road Safety Authority has launched a campaign to make motorists aware of the dangers of worn tyres following the revelation that one-in-eight drivers are travelling in dangerous vehicles.
Gormley ‘hands tied’ on M3
Minister for the Environment John Gormley has announced that he does not have the power needed to reroute the M3 motorway from the Tara Valley.
Peugeot/Citroen announce profit increase
Manufacturer of cars and light commercials, PSA Peugeot/Citroen has announced a massive increase in profits for the first six months of the year.
Volvo up for sale
The Ford Motor Group is considering selling its Volvo division as part of diversion from car sales outside North America as the company gear towards the future.
NRA decide to halve Weekend Port Tunnel toll
The National Roads Authority has announced that weekend tolls are to be halved to just €3 following a review of the traffic volumes during this period.
RSA call for lower driver alcohol limit
As part of its upcoming road safety strategy, the RSA is to suggest that the legal alcohol limit for drivers should be reduced even further.
Van driver pleads guilty to €4 million drugs haul
A Co Clare van driver has pleaded guilty at Ennis District Court to charges of having €4 million worth of drugs in his possession last year.
Report backs Luas
Dublin’s Luas service has lead to a big reduction in car use around the city centre according to a report released by the Dublin Transportation Service.
Customs seize 2m cigarettes
Customs officials and gardai have seized over 2 million cigarettes that were being transported by van after arriving at Dublin Port from Poland on Tuesday morning.
Pay and display may go
A proposal by Dublin City Council to allow commuters park for free in residential areas in a bid to attract more people to use public transport in the city would be a huge boost in the bid to ease congestion in the capital.
Van waited for Cocaine haul
Gardai are searching for the driver of a van who they believe was waiting for a consignment of drugs believed to be the biggest haul every found in this country worth an estimated €105 million.
Increase in Car sales
Figures released from the first six months of the year have revealed that car sales have risen by 6% and this is attributed to the maturity of many people’s SSIA savings.
Cullen to lose Renault franchise
Glencullen Distributors have announced that it will be losing the Renault franchise at the end of the year, which ends a long association between the organisations.
New study to reveal impact of Celtic Tiger
The question on everyone’s lips is how much longer the Celtic Tiger will rein in Ireland as it affects everyone including the haulage industry.
Van driver killed in Roscommon
A 20-year-old driver of a van was killed in an accident on the N5 shortly before 9am this morning (Tuesday).
Dempsey handed transport role
Following the announcement of the new government on Thursday, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has appointed experienced TD Noel Dempsey the position of Minister for Transport and Marine.
Van driver receives jail term
The haulage industry specialises in transporting goods from one destination to another, with drivers sometimes obtaining tips from happy customers, but for one van courier, the gratitude he was looking for ended him in jail.
Ford could sell off Jaguar and Land Rover
Newspaper reports claim that Ford may decide to sell off two of its premier brands as it aims to recover from record losses of €9.5bn last year.
Price fixing charge for retired consultant
The Central Criminal Court will reside over the trial of a retired car and light commercial consultant for alleged price-fixing of Citroen vehicles over a number of years.
Mixed messages from European van and truck registrations
Data from the Association des Constructeurs Européens d’Automobiles last week shows van registrations up 7% in April to 168,889 compared to the same month last year across the EU and EFTA countries.
LCV sales figures soar
The sale of new Light Commercial Vehicles for the first three months of the year, show a significant increase on the first quarter last, new figures show.
Renault gears up for Bio-fuels
Renault has confirmed that its entire range of light commercial vehicles will be capable of running on a 30% blend of bio-diesel (B30), although the company isn’t so confident that European customers will have a plentiful supply of the fuel.
Mitsubishi L200 gets Best Pick Up award
Mitsubishi’s L200 has been judged ‘Best Pick-up’ in this year’s Van Fleet World Honours.
Nissan scoops prestigious award
The Nissan Primastar has won the award for Best Medium Van in the 2007 Van Fleet World Honours.
Renault Trafic scoops prestigious award
Renault scooped a top award at the Van Fleet World Honours 2007 with its Trafic van proving it’s still the LCV to beat after winning ‘Best Medium Van’ for the fifth consecutive year.
New Nissan Cabstar Wins First Award
Following its recent UK debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show, the new Nissan Cabstar has been voted “Ultra Light Truck” at the Professional Van and Light Truck Awards 2007.
Ireland bottom of league for ESC
Irish motorists are the least likely to drive cars fitted with Electronic Stability Control despite paying more than the European average price for their vehicles.
Land Rover reaches significant milestone
Land Rover reached an historic milestone earlier this week when the four millionth vehicle rolled off the production line, 59 years after production began at the company’s factory in Solihull.
Mitsubishi picks up top honours
For the second year in succession, Mitsubishi’s L200 pick-up and Shogun 4-Work models have been voted top of their categories in the Professional Light Truck and Van magazine awards.
Renault Trafic scoops prestigious award
Renault’s new Trafic has only been on sale for a matter of months and already it has collected its second magazine award.
Volkswagen unveils refreshed Touareg Business
Volkswagen has launched a refreshed version of its Touareg Business - the commercial version of the popular family SUV.
New Canter on the way
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter chassis has added a high-mobility 4x4 Canter 7.5-tonner to its model line-up.
Wide single rear tyres boost Sprinter payload and loadspace
Buyers of the 4.6 tonnes gvw Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van can now specify single in place of twin rear wheels.
Volkswagen commercial vehicles scoop double award
The Volkswagen Caddy was awarded the best small van honour and the Crafter won the hard fought best large panel van title at the prestigious Professional Van and Light Truck Awards, held in Birmingham recently.
LCV urged to reduce carbon footprint
LCV operators can reduce their carbon footprint and make a positive contribution towards the environment, by fitting speed limiters to their vehicles, that’s the opinion of Ford.
Volkwagen’s record sales
Thanks to deliveries across the globe of 110,100 minivans, leisure vehicles, light commercial vehicles and heavy trucks, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has achieved another sales record in the first quarter of 2007.
Piaggio launches 4x4 model variant
The small and sturdy Piaggio Porter micro van range has now got even tougher, with the introduction of a brand new 4x4 model variant, launched this week at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the Birmingham NEC.
Transit gets new safety features
Ford of Ireland has added ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) as standard equipment to the new Ford Transit’s comprehensive package of both active and passive safety features for 2007.
Nissan spotlights versatile LCV’s at CV Show
The CV Show 2007 plays host to the full constellation of Nissan’s light commercial stars including the premiere of the new Primastar Crew Van.
Driver CPC Guide for training providers now available
A new guide for training providers of LGV, bus and coach drivers in Northern Ireland has now been published by the Driving Standards Agency together with GoSkills, the Sector Skills Council for Passenger Transport, and Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council for Freight Transport.
Ford scoops prestigious award
Ford has won the highly regarded Fleet Manufacturer of The Year accolade at the19th annual Fleet News awards.
Land Rover scoops prestigious award
Land Rover has been presented with the coveted ‘Best Small SUV’ title for its all-new Freelander 2 at the prestigious 2007 Fleet News Awards in London.
Telematics is the answer to making van drivers safe, says Norwich Union
Norwich Union says fleets need to consider taking steps - such as introducing telematics into vehicles - to be sure that drivers are complying with their firm’s health and safety policy
New Iveco Stralis to take centre stage at cv show 2007
Iveco is preparing to exhibit a full range of vans and trucks at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2007 in Birmingham next month.
Citroën eyes up CV opportunities
Three new Citroën commercial vehicle ranges make show debuts at the CV Show 2007 (NEC, April 24-26).
New generation Expert in showrooms soon
The new generation Peugeot Expert, which arrives dealer showrooms this month combines high levels of standard comfort equipment, usually found on modern cars, together with image-enhanced styling and much-improved versatility.
All new Corsavan on its way
The all-new Corsavan will arrive at Irish dealerships later in the month, Opel has confirmed.
Mitsubishi L200 Dakar Edition For The Irish Market
Mitsubishi Motors Ireland has unveiled a limited edition of its L200 DoubleCab pick-up exclusively for the Irish market.
New €2 million Showrooms for Ford LCV specialist
Rialto Motors Ltd, Ford’s leading LCV dealer, has officially opened its new €2million showrooms at Herberton Road, Rialto, Dublin.
Category Winners in the Semperit Irish Van of the Year 2007 Announced
The Nissan Navara and Opel Astravan were voted Category Winners in the Semperit Irish Van of the Year 2007 by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) Van Jury.
Dyna gets engine upgrade
The Toyota Dyna has been given more power and torque with the introduction of a new 3.0-litre D-4D engine for 2007.
EU CO2 plans will impact on vans and light trucks
The European Union’s plans to reduce CO2 emissions will impact on the van and light truck markets.
A load more vans help Easilift meet continuing sales rise
Leading loading bay equipment supplier, Easilift Loading Systems, has taken delivery of 15 Vauxhall Vivaro panel vans in a deal worth in excess of 250,000 as business continues to boom.
Goods vehicle registrations up
More than 43,000 goods vehicles were registered in the Ireland last year, an increase of 13.6 per cent on 2005.
New generation Navara reaches significant milestone
Tuesday January 23, represented a significant milestone for Nissan and its manufacturing facility in Spain, when the 100,00th new generation Navara rolled off of the production line.
Nissan Navara best selling European pickup in 2006
Nissan’s Navara was the best-selling pickup in Europe in 2006, its first full year of sales, with a total of 45,200 units registered. It commanded an incredible 25% of the European market for pickups.
Commercial Vehicle Show on the horizon
The Commercial Vehicle Show returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 24-26 April, and will have a combined floor space of more than 90,000 square metres.
Toyota unleashes upgraded Hilux
Toyota’s presence in pick-up market is set to become even stronger with the launch of its new 3.0-litre D-4D 170 and higher-output 2.5-litre D-4D 120 engines.
All roads lead to Glassex
Supertrucks Ltd, the UK’s largest manufacturer of specialist glass transport systems, is setting the pace at this year’s Glassex Show, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 4-7 March.
Ford tops 2006 LCV sales charts
Ford is again the undisputed LCV market leader, capturing more than 17 percent of all van sales to lead the way for the 17th record-breaking year in a row.
Ford’s XXL Transit
Ford of Europe’s Commercial Vehicle development team, based at the company’s Dunton Technical Centre in the UK, is celebrating the Ford Transit’s status as International Van of the Year 2007, by creating an unusual one-off special – the Transit XXL.
Renault goes green
Renault has just launched its first biodiesel-compatible vehicles with the unveiling of the Trafic 2.0 dCi B30 and Master 2.5 dCi B30 in France.
IRHA warns of chronic traffic congestion
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) says it is willing to work with Dublin City Council’s HGV Traffic management plan, but has warned that councillors will have to change their “mindset” to avoid chronic traffic congestion.
All new Opel Corsa van due next spring
The new Corsa has made a massive impact on the car market, and now it’s time for Opel’s stylish new contender to make its mark on the world of commercial vehicles.
Partner gets revised engine line up
Continuing its leading position of offering low emission vehicles, Peugeot has revised the engine line up in the Partner van range.
Peugeot Boxer Arrival Signals Renewed Van Range
Peugeot’s new Boxer van, due to be launched in Ireland on the 18th of December, heralds the arrival of a completely renewed van range from Peugeot.
New speed limiter rules in the UK
All new Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) weighing more than 3.5 tonnes will have to be fitted with speed limiters, when new rules come into force in the UK on January 1.
Double triumph for Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi has scooped two prestigious awards at the What Van? Awards emerging as winners in two vehicle categories: Best Pick-up – for its new L200 and Best 4x4 Van – for its Shogun 4Work.
Kangoo goes from strength to strength
The Renault Kangoo continues to be one of the most popular practical vehicles around, so to maintain its enduring appeal it is being subtly revised for the 2007 model year.
New Peugeot Expert early next year
The new generation Expert, which will be launched in Ireland in February 2007, is the result of Peugeot using all its expertise to produce two new ranges of vehicles: one a commercial vehicle range, the “Peugeot Expert” compact van and the other within the car range, the Peugeot Expert Combi.
Renault Trafic bags top award
Renault’s revised Trafic has taken the highly coveted ‘Best Small Panel Van’ title at the What Van? Awards 2006.
A Star is reborn
Nissan’s latest Primastar range gets a fresh look, even more convenience features, and most significantly a range of engines that not only enhance driveability, but are also Euro 4 compliant.
Meet the family
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Fiat, unveiled a new family of compact light commercial vehicles at the Sevel Nord plant in Northern France.
RSA issues lights warning
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has warned that vehicles with one headlight pose a major threat to road safety, and have the potential to cause fatal accidents.
Mercedes Benz Sprinter voted Semperit Irish Van of the Year 2007
The Mercedes Benz Sprinter has been voted Semperit Irish Van of the Year 2007 by the Irish Motoring Writers Association.
Semperit Irish Van of the Year 2007
The Irish Motoring Writers’ Association (IMWA) has announced the five contenders for the Semperit Irish Van of the Year 2007 Award.
More than 60,000 vehicles bought abroad in 2005 - report
More than 60,000 vehicles purchased last year by Irish motorists were imported models, a report has highlighted.
Toyota to end Corolla brand name
Toyota is set to announce on Thursday, September 28th, that the Corolla brand name is to come to an end throughout Europe.
Toyota unveils plan to increase sales
Toyota have launched plans to add enough manufacturing capacity over the next two years in order to build an extra one million cars and overtake GM as the world’s biggest car firm.
Ford Transit receives award
Ford’s new Transit has received the prestigious accolade of ‘International Van of the Year 2007’.
TLS places £5 million order for New Transits
An order for new Ford Transits worth £5 million at showroom prices has been placed by TLS Vehicle Rental.
All-new Transit boasts better value and wider range
Ford has announced prices for the all-new Transit, Ireland’s best-selling commercial vehicle. The vast standard line-up comprises no fewer than 117 models, starting at €20,874*.
cfc offers 25% discount to fleets with a quarter of greener vehicles
A 25% discount on all products is being offered by fleet software market leader cfc solutions to organisations that operate more than a quarter of their fleet as alternative fuel vehicles.
New fuel card from GE Fleet Services offers complete solution
A new fuel card launched this week aims to place petrol and diesel expenditure at the heart of whole life cost management.
“Disappearing” pool vans trend continues as duty of care message spreads
Pool vans are continuing to disappear from fleets as increased duty of care pressures make their operation difficult, according to TLS Vehicle Rental.
Information on vehicles not being passed to Gardai
The NCT centre has claimed that a large volume of data made available on vehicles to the Department of Transport is not being passed onto the Gardai.
Non-roadworthy An Post vans being used - claim
A claim has been made that An Post is using a number of delivery vans which are not roadworthy.
Van fleets move more towards specialist van rental companies
Van fleets are moving more towards using specialist van rental companies, according to research by TLS Vehicle Rental.
Roads
keep busy as car sales grow
Irish roads continue to become busier as new figures show that car
sales in Ireland are over twice the rate of the European new car
market.
Cheats
conning drivers with false sellers
Drivers selling cars and light commercials on websites are being
targeted by cheats in Britain, who are promising possible buyers
in return for money.
Driving
up EU car rental standards
MEP, Robert Evans, in his campaign to drive up rental standards
across the EU has released a bland but ill-informed political declaration
to the European Parliament calling for regulation of the 45-50 million
rentals that take place across Europe each year.
Driver
hours warning issued to car and LCV fleets after successful company
prosecution
A warning to companies that they must start tracking the working
hours of their drivers is being issued to car and light commercial
vehicle fleets after the first successful UK health and safety prosecution
of its type.
Cardiff
is first TLS branch to benefit from refurbishment programme
The Cardiff branch of TLS Vehicle Rental has become the first to
benefit from a refurbishment programme that will include a number
of the company s branches across the country.
Public
sector fleet seminar from GE Fleet Services tackles duty of care
issues
Sale, Manchester. 28th of June. A one-day seminar about duty
of care responsibilities in public sector fleets is being held by
GE Commercial Finance, Fleet Services.
Fleet
fundamentals guide issued by GE Fleet Services
The latest edition of a guide providing at-a-glance legislative
and tax information for fleet decision makers has been issued by
GE Commercial Finance, Fleet Services.
Fine
Gael attempt to increase penalty points for commercial firms
Fine Gael has tabled a change to the Road Traffic Bill in an effort
to clamp down on commercial companies who use vehicles through residential
parts of the city.
Investment
in customer service paying off the TLS vehicle rental
An investment programme over the last 12 months designed to increase
its levels of customer service is paying off for TLS Vehicle Rental.
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AutoRestore
added to range of services available through 1link
Mobile body repair has been added to the range of services available
through the 1link Service Network e-commerce platform with the signing
of AutoRestore this week.
British
Government should be aware of the negative green and safety impact
of taxing ECOs, GE Fleet Services to warn
The British Government should be aware of the results of taxing
employee car ownership (ECO) schemes because of the likely negative
impact on environmental and safety aspects, GE Commercial Finance,
Fleet Services, is to warn
New
Van2go web site sees TLS aim at retail van rental market
A new web site aimed at the retail van rental market - www.van2go.co.uk
- has been launched by TLS Vehicle Rental this month.
CSO
figures show vehicles contributing to greenhouse gas
An increase in the number of vehicles on Irish roads and a growth
in the services sector have helped bring about an overall increase
of 7% in greenhouse gas use between 1997 and 2004.
Southern
Europe market assault from cfc solutions now underway
Fleet software market leader cfc solutions is continuing its expansion
into overseas markets with the appointment of a major distributor
to cover Southern Europe.
Trend
towards longer term CV rental on the rise, TLS research shows
The use of rental as a long-term solution to commercial vehicle
acquisition is increasing, with around 60 per cent of vehicles on
rent now falling into this category, according to new research by
TLS Vehicle Rental.
Fast-fits
evolving into "fast-service centres' - forecast
Traditional dealer fast-fit centres are starting to evolve into
"fast-service centres", according to motor industry consultancy
Forester Grant Associates.
New
19 van Aston Insulation (Southern) Limited deal for TLS Vehicle
Rental
A rental deal to supply 19 new vans has been agreed with Aston Insulation
(Southern) Limited by TLS Vehicle Rental.
A$550
million custom fleet acquisition provides boost for GE fleet operations
in the UK
Manchester, UK, May 5, 2006 GE Commercial Finance, Fleet Services,
today announced that it has agreed to acquire the Custom Fleet business
of the National Australia Bank.
Mitchell
calls for random spot checks at NCT centres
Speaking at an Oireachtas Committee hearing with the Irish Drivers
Association, Fine Gael Transport Spokeswoman Olivia Mitchell TD
has said: "The level of monitoring of the operation of the
NCT is unacceptably inadequate.
LDV
launches Maxus Platinum range to combine style with practicality
Recognising that for many owners of small businesses their van can
often be an extension of the lifestyle they aspire to, LDV, the
UK's specialist light commercial vehicle manufacturer, have moved
their products up a gear with the introduction of the Maxus Platinum
range.
Load-adaptive
ESP from Bosch for light commercial vehicles
A load adaptive ESP safety system developed by Bosch is being fitted
to two new light commercial vehicles this year - the Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter.
LDV
Group scoring well both at home and away
First quarter UK registration figures for light commercial specialist
LDV Group show the company making good progress towards its goal
of a 50 per cent increase in sales during 2006.
LDV
Maxus minibus comes top of its class
Whether for school or club transport or for professional operation,
the new Maxus minibus launched today by light commercials specialist
LDV Group is a product that clearly comes top of its class.
LDV
Maxus comes with five-year, 100,000 mile warranty - flexibility
and fast response underpin after-sales support
Specialist light commercial vehicle maker LDV has introduced a market-leading
five-year, 100,000 mile non-transferable manufacturer's warranty*
on its award-winning Maxus range of vans. For a limited period it
will be offered on all Maxus sales.
LDV's
new Centre of Excellence mean business
LDV -
the UK's light commercial vehicle specialist - is to further raise
the standards of its dealer network to provide a much sharper focus
on meeting the needs of its customers.
Man
faces jail over car price-fixing cartel
A man has been charged at Cork District Court with the illegal fixing
of prices for Ford cars in Ireland, which carries a sentence of
five years in jail if convicted.
Fears
grow over fuel hike
The global rise in oil prices has become a major concern for all
motorists and hauliers in the country as prices remain above $70
a barrel.
New
report to show Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions up 130% - O'Dowd
Fine Gael Environment Spokesperson, Fergus O Dowd TD, revealed that
a new EU report out on (Tuesday 28th March) will show that, between
1990 and 2002, Ireland s greenhouse gas emissions from transport
increased by 130%, six times the EU average.
MOT
charges in North rise
The failure of test centres in Northern Ireland to meet their targets
despite heavy investment could see a rise in MOT charges, it has
been revealed.
Calls
for stolen buses to be returned
The thieves that stole two special needs’ buses from KVC Manufacturing
Ltd have been urged to return the vehicles by a father, whose son
has a severe muscle wasting condition.
Truck
and van drivers in line for extra protection
Truck and van drivers engaged in the cash-in-transit business are
to be better protected from 'tiger' kidnappings and violent attacks,
it has been reported.
Motor
sales soar
There has been a huge increase in new cars on Irish roads after
it was revealed that sales have increased by nine per cent from
this time last year.
Further
growth in online shopping during 2006 set to fuel van rental
Continuing growth in online shopping during 2006 looks set to fuel
increasing demand for van rental from parcel delivery and retail
company fleets, according to TLS Vehicle Rental.
Car
firms annoyed at new policy
Car firms have been told that they must pay for the free facilities
being established for motorists who are getting rid of their old
vehicles.
Rental
push aims to meet conflicting economic news
Commercial vehicles rental could benefit from a wave of conflicting
news about the UK economy, according to TLS Vehicle Rental.
Ford
sales causes plunge in profits
Motor company Ford has said that their sales has brought a loss
in the third quarter of the year with chief executive Bill Ford
Jr warning of significant plant closings to aid slashing costs in
North America.
Government
look to increase tyre depth
The Government is to look at increasing the minimum legal tread
depth of tyres of 1.6mm to at least 2mm in a bid to reduce accidents
and improve road safety.
Plan
to reduce off-peak port tunnel tolls
Dublin City Council is to ask the National Roads Authority (NRA)
to reduce the proposed toll for cars and small commercial vehicles
which use the port tunnel at certain off-peak hours
LCVs
to be hit with E12 tunnel toll
Light commercial vehicles will be charged up to E12 for the privilege
of using Dublin Port Tunnel when it opens next April, it has been
confirmed.
Challenge
facing commercial vehicle hire companies is to reposition rental
as the "third way" for acquisition
Commercial vehicle rental companies must work hard to continue the
process of repositioning hire as the "third way" in acquisition,
says TLS Vehicle Rental.
Softening
CV RVs making rental more attractive
Softening van residual values seen in the first part of this year
are making commercial vehicle rental a more attractive option, says
TLS Vehicle Rental.
Corporation
Tax Review
The long-awaited and much debated British government plans for changes
to the tax treatment of leasing, have finally been published. Reform
of the present system was first proposed in August 2003 with a consultation
document being published in December last year.
Ford
Transit celebrates 40th birthday
The Ford Transit, synonymous with the van scene in Ireland celebrates
in 40th anniversary this week.
HGV
sales up 25% on 2004
Despite spiralling fuel prices and worries over virtually stagnant
rates, sales of HGVs for the first six months of the year, were
up 25% on the corresponding period in 2004.
Man
dies in Cork truck accident
A man has died in a collision between a lorry and a parked van on
the main Cork to Innishannon road.
Five
million not out
The five-millionth Ford Transit rolled off the assembly line on
Monday (July 18).
Commission
gets tough on gas guzzlers
The European Commission has sounded the death knell for gas guzzling
luxury cars and so-called SUVs
Ford
consolidates its position in van market
Ford consolidated its leading position in Ireland’s booming
van market in June topping the charts in three commercial segments.
Commission
issues warning over vehicle registration certs
The European Commission has written to Denmark, Luxembourg, Portugal,
Cyprus and the Czech Republic over their failure to transpose European
legislation on the introduction of a harmonised vehicle registration
certificates into national law.
Gold
medal for tourism and rental
London's successful bid for the 2012 Olympics will mean boom times
for both tourism and rental. So says John Lewis, the BVRLA's Director
General.
New
Canter range arrives
Mitsubishi has unveiled its all-new Canter range, which will be
available at main dealers next month.
UK
motorists face E300 an hour garage bills
Motorists in the UK face the prospect of forking out E300 an hour
for garage repairs in the near future because of a shortage of qualified
mechanics.
New
Focus van
Ford’s leading position in the commercial market in Ireland
is likely to be boosted with the introduction of the all-new Focus
van.
The
Citroen C4 van arrives on the Irish market
Following the very successful launch of the new Citroen C4 on the
Irish market, the Citroen C4 van makes its debut at Citroen Dealerships
throughout the country this June.
Commercial
vehicle sales up 41 per cent
Sales of new light and heavy goods vehicles in April was up a staggering
41.5 per cent in comparison to the same month last year, the Central
Statistics Office has confirmed.
E200,000
cigarette robbery
Gardai have appealed for witnesses to an armed robbery of E200,000
worth of cigarettes in north Dublin on Wednesday (May 11).
Vito
scoops another award
The Mercedes Vito has scooped the prestigious CEP Van of the Year
Award, while its big brother, the Sprinter has been honoured in
the up to 3.5 tonne category.
Ford
unveils Hytrans concept
With home shopping on the Internet leading to a rise in urban deliveries,
a special Ford Transit ‘Hytrans’ concept has been developed
to minimise fuel consumption in towns and cities.
Dublin
Port Tunnel will be toll-free for HGVs
Heavy goods vehicles will be exempt from tolls at the Dublin Port
Tunnel, when it opens early next year, Junior Minister at the Department
of Transport, Ivor Callelly has confirmed.
Irish
manager appointed director of manufacturing quality at Ford
John Fleming, President, Ford of Europe, is announcing the appointment
of Pauline Walsh as Director, Manufacturing Quality, Ford of Europe
based in Cologne.
Rover
and out
MG Rover and its Powertrain engine business are incurring “very
significant” losses of between £20 and £25 million
a month, administrators have revealed.
Conheady
takes sales helm at Mercedes
Fergus Conheady has been appointed to the position of commercial
vehicle sales manager at Mercedes-Benz, in succession to Billy O’Neill
who has retired after 37 years with the company.
New
Ford Focus van is launched
Ford’s leading position in the commercial market in Ireland
is likely to be boosted by the introduction this month of the all-new
Focus van.
Damsels
in distress
A recent survey by tyre company Semperit has shown that 92% of Irish
males would stop to assist a lady changing a wheel, but real-life
research suggests a different reality.
Cash
in transit drivers are "fall guys" - SIPTU
Cash in transit drivers are being treated as “fall guys”,
according to the SIPTU trade union.
National
Lottery uses courier firm for ticket distribution
An Post has admitted that the National Lottery is using the services
of a private courier firm to deliver lottery tickets to post offices.
SIPTU
seeks McDowell talks following van heist
Trade union, SIPTU is seeking an urgent meeting with Justice Minister
Michael McDowell to discuss the threat to security van staff following
a raid in Dublin on Monday (March 14) morning.
Eircom
Connects with Ford
Telcommunications company, Eircom has purchased 100 short-wheel-
base Transit Connects from Ford.
DaimlerChrysler
set for Birmingham
DaimlerChrysler is set to exhibit two special tractor units at the
Commercial vehicle Show in Birmingham in April.
SMMT
calls on British Government for tax stability
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in Britain
has called on Chancellor of The Exchequer Gordon Browne to bring
stability to taxation policies and greater clarity on promoting
cleaner fuel and vehicle technologies ahead of next week’s
budget.
LCVs
make a buoyant start
LCV sales in 2004 suffered a 1.9 per cent decline, according to
figures just released, but that trend should be reversed if January
registrations hold up for the year.
RAC
appoints new chief
Motoring services provider, RAC Ireland has appointed Jerry Purcell
as head of the organisation.
Roadworthiness
test reform on the way
The Vehicle Standards Division, at the Department of Transport has
confirmed that new regulations governing roadworthiness testing
for commercial vehicles will come into force in October.
Light
Good Vehicles change
Light Goods Vehicles will have to be tested every year, under new
regulations, which come into effect on September 1.
South
Dublin Ford Centre announces Eur8.5m expansion
One of Ford's largest dealerships in Ireland, South Dublin Ford
Centre in Rathfarnham, has announced it is to embark on a Eur8.5
million expansion plan in the south west Dublin area.
New
HGV testing rules on the way
Junior Minister at the Department of Transport Jim McDaid has announced
that new rules for the testing of commercial vehicles will be introduced
next January.
Roadworthiness
reforms announced
A roadworthiness disc will have to be displayed on all commercial
vehicles from next year, under new reforms announced by Junior Minister
at the Department of Transport Jim McDaid yesterday (August 14).
"LDV
celebrates 10 years with investment in new website"
Light commercial vehicle operators, drivers and enthusiasts can
now log on to a brand new website from specialist manufacturer LDV.
Gardai
smash 'ringing' racket
Gardai have smashed an elaborate "ringing" scam in north Kildare,
which involved the theft of hundreds of thousands of euro worth
of 4x4s, light commercial vehicles and private cars.
Hyundai
release latest 4x4
On July 1 Hyundai launch their latest off-roader - the Terracan.
A much improved version of the Santa Fe and reasonably priced at
£18,495 sterling.
Transit
picks up further awards
Ford’s new Transit connect is building on the success of it’s
‘International Van of the Year’ award by taking two more
prestigious accolades in major European markets.
Transit receives upgrade
The Ford Transit will be available with a new 85 PS engine from
June, in response to growing demand by customers for more power
in their commercial vehicles.
Gang steal three
Ford Transits
Audacious thieves in Co Cork stole three Ford Transit vans from
a garage in Castlemartyr at the weekend.
Mitsubishi
tackle light commercial range
Mitsubishi Motors have launched a new version of their Pajero
Commercial to further build on the success of their light
commmercial range, which has achieved 8% market share to date.
LCV sales
plummet
Sales of new light commercial vehicles fell by nearly 1,000
last month in comparison to February 2002, sparking fears
that the sector is on the verge of a collapse.
Peugeot
307 van zooms into dealer showrooms in Ireland
Peugeot have announced the arrival of their much-awaited 307
car derived van in Ireland.
Bosch reach
10 million mark
The diesel engine has just gone from strength to strength
over the last few years and leading company Bosch have announced
that they have produced 10 million Common-Rail diesel injection
system to further enhance the popularity of diesel engines.
Transit
makes television debut
The all-new Ford Transit Connect appears on TV for the first
time this week as it emerges from behind a team of workers
to the sound of pounding music.
Ford launch
new Ranger
Ford Ireland has announced the extension of it’s line-up
for January 2003 with the introduction of the versatile, dual
purpose, four wheel drive Ford Ranger pick-up.
Peugeot launch
advertising campaign
The advertising campaign launched by Peugeot this month has
earned itself a place in the Guinness Book of Records for
having the World’s largest billboard site.
Ford add
to their transit range
Ford are extending the transit nameplate to include the light
commercial sub 1-tonne segment of the market. The new Transit
Connect is aimed midway between the LCV and the MVC, as is
the transit itself.
Mitsubishi
tackle light commercial range
Mitsubishi Motors have launched a new version of their Pajero
Commercial to further build on the success of their light
commercial range, which has achieved 8% market share to date.
Clampers to target
commercial vehicles
Dublin's clampers are set to target commercial vehicles from the
beginning of next month, traffic chiefs have warned.
Ford release new engine for
Transit this Summer
Ford will unveil it's new common rail turbo-diesel engine, the Duratorq
TDCi on the Transit this summer.
Fiat launch new
Ducato van
Motor giants Fiat have recently launched their new Ducato van which
is a stylish, spacious, comfortable and generously equipped load
lugger.
Volkswagen Economy
Special
Volkswagen Economy Special is the name given to the company's 1.9
litre, 68bhp turbo diesel Transporter which is currently the focus
of a major marketing drive.
Ford develops systems
to protect the most vulnerable
In recent years, the focus of road safety has expanded from occupant
protection (seatbelts, pretensioners, airbags) to that of the most
vulnerable road user - the pedestrian.
All new Opel Combo:
Compact Cargo Carrier with passenger car qualities
The new Combo’s technology is largely based on the third-generation
Corsa. It benefits, for example, from the Corsa’s DSA (Dynamic-Safety)
suspension with front axle subframe.
VW Combi promises 'Best
of both worlds'
Volkswagen has launched a drive to promote their new T4 Combi Cargo
- a recent introduction to its Transporter range which sales manager
Philip Sheridan claims will offer owners ‘the best of both
worlds.
New IVECO retail van
centre at Fox & Geese, Naas Road
The Harris Group of companies has added to its already extensive
involvement in the Irish Motor Industry with the launch of the Harris
Iveco Retail Van Centre located on part of the group’s highly
visible site at Fox & Geese, Naas Road, a 100 meters or so from
the Red Cow M50 roundabout.
Three Cab line up for
B-Series pick up
Mazda has introduced an extended range of models in its line up
of B-Series pickups. The highly versatile and powerful B-Series
pick-up is now available with a comprehensive choice of cabs, engines
and drive-types, all at very competitive prices.
LCV sales down for February
The most recent official vehicle registration figures showing how
many new light commercial vehicles were registered here, indicate
that already this year the LCV market is down by 12 per cent compared
to 2001.
Trafic - Van of the
Year
If you're looking for a compact van for quick deliveries in town
choose the Short Wheelbase Trafic with an overall length of nearly
4.80 m, 5 cubic meters of usable volume, 1000 or 1200 Kg maximum
payload and 2.40 m usable length.
The Travel Master
Kilbeggan Vehicle Conversion’s all new Travel Master, gives
you the best of both worlds! With its ability to carry up to Five
passengers and the driver, in comfort while still achieving over
120 cubic feet of stowage space you have the comfort of an MPV combined
with the practicality of a Van all at a very affordable price.
Vivaro and Traffic
voted joint van of the year
The Opel Vivaro and the Renault Trafic have been voted joint winners
of the Semperit Irish Van of the Year 2002 by the Irish Motoring
Writers Association. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony
in the Berkley Court Hotel.
Fiat cut a dash in
LCV market
Fiat Auto Ireland increased its sales in the LCV market by a whopping
45 per cent in 2001 from 2,077 to 3,014 units, increasing its overall
market share into the bargain.
Ford top dog in light/medium
commercial market
Figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI)
have confirmed Ford a the country's leading light and medium commercial
vehicle distributor in 2001.
Partner still a
force to be reckoned with
Voted International Van of the year 1997, demand for the Peugeot
Partner is still as strong as ever, according to importers Gowan
Distributors.
Toyota Hilux
The new, sporty appeal of Hilux is highlighted by the dynamic and
modern new look which expresses a sense of vigour and new contemporary
quality.
Toyota Hiace - by
listening we learned then we delivered
You might be the man in the suit, a fleet operator looking for a
better solution for his business. Or you might be an individual
owner/operator looking for the ideal working partner. Either way,
we know that what you need from your van because you told us.
Ford launch Fiesta
XRV
Ford Ireland has introduced a new limited edition model based on
its best-selling Fiesta van. The Fiesta XRV combines the creature
comforts of a car with the practicality of a commercial van.
Suzuki launch new
Carry 1.3 commercial van
The new Suzuki Carry 1.3 litre commercial van has been launched
on the Irish market by Suzuki Cars (Ireland) Ltd., importers and
distributors of Suzuki cars, vans and 4x4 vehicles.
Toyota Dyna
The new distinctive cab-forward design offers a number of practical
and operational advantages ranging from increased load carrying
length to easier access to the engine.
A new force in asset
finance
The Royal Bank of Scotland have brought together Lombard, one of
Europe's leading providers of asset finance, and Lombard and Ulster
Banking Ltd to create a new force in asset finance.
ADE appointed as Sachs
strategic partner
Sachs, one of the world’s leading automotive component suppliers
has signalled its intention to continue to develop as a major force
in the Irish aftermarket with the appointment of ADE (Auto Diesel
Electric) as a new strategic partner for Ireland.
Daewoo Ireland to
double its dealers
Daewoo Ireland is planning to double its dealerships to 40 following
an announcement that General Motors has bought a 67 per cent stake
in the Daewood Motors, Korea.
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Kia
keeps getting better and better
Naas Kia has become one of the most successful dealerships
in the North East and while the company has been established
ten years, the growth of the business resulted in a
move to a new premises just over a year ago.
Standing
the test of time
Tullamore Vehicle Test and Repair Centre specialise
in heavy and light vehicle testing, repairs and servicing,
just as the name obviously suggests.
A
new service in the Midlands
Trucks have changed considerably over the years and
the days of just needing a tool box to fix a problem
have well and truly gone, even the term mechanic has
now been replaced by technician.
Coolmoyne
goes from strength to strength
Since its establishment over 20 years ago, Coolmoyne
Couriers has gained a reputation as one of the most
professional, reliable and efficient courier operators
in the country. Here, Irish Trucker profiles the thriving
family-run Co. Tipperary-based company.
Flemings
Motors offering Maxus satisfaction
With immediate effect, Flemings Motors has been appointed
main LDV Maxus van dealer for the Cork/Kerry region.
Flemings Motors has forged a stellar reputation in the
4x4/commercial vehicle sphere since its inception at
Boherbue in the mid-‘seventies and this exciting
new partnership should ensure continued prosperity for
a growing legion of satisfied customers
Kavanagh's
move with the times
The days of when mechanics relied on their toolbox to
fix a mechanical problem is almost at an end as the
changing face of the industry sees that a good knowledge
of diagnostics is needed to repair all vehicles.
A
dealership with a difference
McConnell Bros Ltd. is a family-run operation that has
been active in Waterford city since 1928, holding a
Toyota main dealership since 1973.
Iveco
wins pan-European Daily deal with FedEx Express
Iveco has become a partner of FedEx Express, the worlds
largest express transportation company, following the
delivery of sixty new Iveco Daily vans.
Van
World - a new dawn
There are a number of van dealerships around the country
supplying a huge customer base and new to the motor
industry is Van World based on the Long Mile Road in
Dublin. Sales Representative Ian Murray spoke to Irish
Trucker about the new business and revealed that customers
need not fear over a lack of experience on the company’s
behalf as its sister company is the renowned GSM Automotives.
Setting
the standard for others to follow
Wexford Renault Van Centre deservedly hit the headlines
by capturing the coveted Renault Van Dealer of the Year
award for 2006. Managing director Yvonne Sidney made
a huge financial commitment when establishing the standalone
commercial dealership under the management of Conan
Shanahan in 2004, but the investment is paying off handsomely
as Wexford Renault Van Centre has established itself
as an innovative trendsetter and a true market leader.
Westplant
Contracts - for all your transport requirements
Westplant Contracts Ltd is a thriving company based
in Roscommon town specialising in transport, civil engineering
and plant hire. It is part of the Doran Bros group which
was set up nine years ago by brothers Davy and Tommy
Doran whose background is in plant maintenance.
Coughlans
create thriving car trade
With several car models available, Coughlan’s Garage
in Co. Clare has been one of the foremost car sales
garages in the county for over three decades writes
Cian O Raghallaigh.
The
life of an LCV driver
Those hard working van drivers, who apparently get up
everyone’s noses, because of their supposed aggressive
driving style, are loved and loathed in equal measure
depending with whom you speak.
The
Garden's finest
Under the expert supervision of founder Jimmy Sinnott,
Wicklow town based Volkswagen dealership Sinnott Autos
Ltd. has made remarkable strides in the two decades
since its inception. Irish Trucker went to the Garden
County to glean further insight into a company with
unstinting faith in the VW brand. Commercial sales specialist
Alan Clarke and sales manager Tony Breslin afforded
us a warm welcome
The
ideal partner
Dublin-based Terry Lilly Commercials is the ideal partner
for anybody in the market for a commercial vehicle of
any make or specification. Perfectly located on North
Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, 500 yards off Exit 5 from
the M50, this is Ireland’s largest independent
commercial vehicle dealer
Kavanagh's
cater for all
Simon Kavanagh Motors is a main Isuzu dealer based in
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford and has been supplying top
quality luxury 4x4’s to a large customer base for
the past twenty years.
A
flourising business
The name Joe Norris Motors is synonymous in the Meath
area for providing top quality cars and light commercials
to a large customer base for the past 21 years.
Tom
Raftery Car Sales - for all your Peugeot needs
Looking for a new or used light commercial to suit your
needs? If so, main Peugeot dealer Tom Raftery Cars Sales
outside Ballinasloe is certainly worth a visit.
Bringing
the Maxum to the midlands
Garryhinch Motors in Portarlington has been appointed
main LDV dealer for the midlands, an exciting development
that’s sure to have extremely beneficial effects
on a company entering its 21st year in business. Irish
Trucker caught up with director Tom Nolan to get the
details on this new partnership as well as an update
on all other aspects of the County Offaly-based dealership.
Kelliher's
continue to amaze
Kellihers’ Toyota is Kerry’s leading Toyota
dealer since 1975, based in Tralee where they offer
their customers the full range of Toyota vehicles and
services in a professional and competitive manner.
Donegal
dealer takes prestigious LDV agency
Having already forged a stellar reputation providing
an exceptional car sales and back-up service for over
25 years, Teague Diver & Sons Ltd. has entered the
commercial vehicle market by taking on the much-sought
LDV vans agency. Irish Trucker visited the highly-regarded
Letterkenny dealership and discovered that hopes are
high for LDV’s multi-award-winning flagship Maxus
van.
New
Maxus arrives at Healy's
LDV recently launched their new range of Maxus light
commercial vehicles which are set to take the Irish
market by storm. The full range is now available from
Jimmy Healy & Sons Commercials Ltd, main LDV and
DAF dealers in Wicklow.
Flying
the Ford flag in Carlow since 1989
Dooley Motors Ltd. is the main Ford dealer for County
Carlow and also operates an ultra-efficient commercial
vehicle testing and tachograph calibration centre.
Murphy's
Motors - for all your Isuzu needs
Since securing its Isuzu dealership in 1996, Murphy’s
Motors in Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny has become known as
one of the most successful suppliers of commercial vehicles
in the South-East. Now plans are afoot to double the
size of the company’s existing premises as managing
director Richard Murphy explains.
Irish
Towing services lead the field
Breakdowns are unfortunately a part of every day life
and worse still, they always seem to happen at the most
inconvenient times, but companies like Irish Towing
Services have made it their business to ease the stress
of breaking down.
Mallow
Commercials look to the future
Mallow Commercials Ltd has been providing a reliable
and efficient service to their large customer base for
over 20 years and company managing director James O’Sullivan
spoke to Irish Trucker about the success of the Cork
based firm.
Quality
you can trust
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