Certa has launched HVO pumps at three more of its forecourts bringing the total of HVO-ready Certa outlets to six. The leading fuel supplier’s new HVO-ready forecourts are located in Maynooth in Kildare, Dundrum in Dublin and Ballyhaunis in Mayo. They join the existing three in Liffey Valley in Dublin, Lee Tunnel in Cork and Trim in Meath.  The expansion doubles the number of Certa forecourts now supplying Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at their existing pumps alongside petrol and diesel. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil is a new second generation, low-carbon biofuel that serves as a direct r ..read more

Filling the space between the racetrack experience and soul-stirring road performance, the new BMW M4 CS celebrates racing passion with lightweight design elements for every day driving comfort. With an increased engine output of 405 kW/550 hp, model-specific chassis tuning and minimised weight – helped by numerous components made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) – the BMW M4 CS (fuel consumption, combined 8.49 l/100km; CO2 emissions combined: 232 g/km in the WLTP cycle, CO2 class: G) bring an extra edge to the BMW M4 Coupé vehicle concept of four seats, everyday prac ..read more

Car ownership in Ireland has seen steady growth over the years, and we’re now edging towards 2.5 million people across the country holding the keys to their own car. Combine this with roughly 80 per cent of the population over the age of 18 holding a driving licence (whether it’s full, provisional or issued in a different country), and it’s clear that vehicle ownership and the ability to get behind the wheel is an integral part of life in today’s Ireland. The headline figure regarding vehicle ownership is that nearly three-quarters of survey respondents (73 per cent) own a car that is more tha ..read more

King Philippe of Belgium visited Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME) Technical Centre, its research and development facilities in Zaventem, Brussels to see the leading-edge work being undertaken by the company’s engineers and scientists. As part of the Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce (BJA) 60th anniversary celebrations, both TME and BJA participated in the visit to Toyota’s centre of excellence, which was designed to highlight the importance of Japanese investments in Belgium. King Philippe was welcomed on his arrival at TME Technical Centre by His Excellency, Masahiro Mikami, J ..read more

FREENOW, Ireland’s taxi app, has revealed interesting insights into the busiest hot spots over the busy May public holiday weekend. From popular bars to late-night spots and cultural hubs, locals and visitors alike were out in force over the weekend, signalling the start of a busy Summer Season ahead. Dublin Airport and Heuston Station came out on top as the most popular drop off and pick up locations in Ireland over the whole weekend, indicating that people took advantage of the extra day and seized the opportunity to jet off for a short break. Many tourists also flocked to Dublin city over t ..read more

Mahony Fleet, one of Ireland’s leading independent vehicle leasing, fleet management and mobility provider, has  announced its support of 26-year-old Irish golfer Conor Purcell in a new sponsorship deal which will see the Portmarnock Golf Club member and Malahide native become an ambassador for the Mahony Fleet brand. Conor turned professional in 2019, is fresh off the back of his 2nd top 10 finish on the Challenger Tour, is now 17th in the Road to Mallorca rankings, with the top 20 awarded DP World Tour cards at the end of the season. Steve Mahony, Managing Director, Mahony Fleet said “W ..read more

Sailun to present up to 20 product innovations at TIRE COLOGNE The performance of tyres for conventional and alternative drive systems is becoming increasingly important not only in Europe, but also globally. The SAILUN Group, which is one of the top 12 tyre manufacturers in the world, has great ambitions in the run-up to THE TIRE COLOGNE, the leading international trade fair taking place in Cologne from 4 to 6 June 2024. This is reason enough to break new, innovative ground. SAILUN Europe is therefore going the extra mile. For the first time, six key markets will be visited during the ‘ROAD T ..read more

This major automobile exhibition will be attended by Alfa Romeo, Astara, ByD, Citroën, Cupra, DS, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Jaguar, Jeep, Lancia, and Rover, Mazda, MG, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot y Seat;, all brands that have made a firm commitment to this new experiential event. Madrid Car Experience, organised by IFEMA MADRID, will be held from 22 to 26 May at the Recinto Ferial. The Madrid Car Experience has announced the confirmed brands that will be present at the major motoring event. The event held over the five days, from 22 to 26 May, will offer the pubic a whole experimental affair built ..read more

The three main markets for electric vehicles in 2022 and in 2021, are China, Europe and the United States respectively. However, the industrial and economic results obtained are not the same: by the end of 2022, China accounted for 57% of sales, 60% of the global electric vehicle fleet and virtually unchallenged dominance of the electric battery value chain with 75% of global battery production capacity. Global players, who largely dominate ICEV technology, are now forced to catch up with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. With Marc Alochet, research associate at the Management Research ..read more

Erapid Charger Company Limited, trading as “EasyGo”, the largest private car charging network operator in Ireland, has today announced the appointment of Oliver Chatten, a former executive at the Digicel Group, as the company’s new CEO. Oliver brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the EasyGo team, having successfully directed, developed and operated businesses in the finance, technology and telecommunications sectors in Ireland and internationally for nearly a quarter of a century. The appointment further bolsters the EasyGo executive team, with the recent announcements of Mick McAtee ..read more