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Friday, November 18, 2011
Kia Rio takes Continental Irish Car of the Year crown
The Kia Rio has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2012, by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association (IMWA). The announcement was made at an awards ceremony yesterday in the Convention Centre Dublin, attended by leading figures from the motor industry. It marks the first time that a Korean car brand has taken the title in the 35-year history of the awards. ...more>
Kia Rio takes Continental Irish Car of the Year crown

Friday, November 18, 2011
VW Crafter Irish Van of the Year
The Volkswagen Crafter has been voted Continental Irish Van of the Year 2012, by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA). ...more>
VW Crafter Irish Van of the Year

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Green Flag (RBS) drop loyal operators
Rumours had been circling for months that changes were a foot in regards to Green Flag (RBS) contracts, but when area managers for Green Flag toed the party line to allay the fears of their loyal operators at the recent Tow Show in Telford, people carried on with their business. ...more>

Thursday, November 17, 2011
2-Year warranty for Mapco at East Coast Car Parts
Unlike many car manufacturers, who give just 6 months warranty on their replacement spare parts, Mapco the German parts producer, give a no-quibble 2-Year warranty on all their parts. ...more>

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Euro Car Parts sold
The largest aftermarket car parts distributor in the UK, Euro Car Parts, has been sold to US company LKQ for £225m. ...more>
Euro Car Parts sold

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Counterfeit Ford parts alert
Ford Ireland wishes to advise that it has been brought to their attention, that Independent Motor Traders are being offered Ford parts that are either counterfeit or unauthorised/de- branded Ford parts. ...more>
Counterfeit Ford parts alert

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Ashley Motors take the reins in Rialto
Ford Ireland welcomes the agreement reached whereby Ashley Motors will assume ownership of Rialto Motors. This sees the Ford retail and servicing presence at the site on Herberton Road maintained, and jobs secured. ...more>
Ashley Motors take the reins in Rialto