The Economic Times

Here, Abcon Industrial Products Ltd. has highlighted how its Rupes LHR21 & LHR15 Mark III random orbital polishers have many advanced features which make them the ideal tools for polishing large surface areas.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Abcon highlights benefits of Rupes random orbital polishers ↗

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The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland, Kevan Wooden, has outlined the key trends set to shape the independent aftermarket in 2026, with debate on the 2030 ICE ban, the growth of Chinese car brands and greater urgency to tackle skills challenges emerging as defining themes for the year ahead.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

ICE ban debate and Chinese brands set to shape aftermarket in 2026, says LKQ boss ↗

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Irish Truck Body Builders Ltd recently completed two Mercedes-Benz Trucks Atego tipper body fit-outs for Mutec Mercedes-Benz on the Long Mile Road. Finished with Hardox floors and sides lined with Hardox steel, the Ategos feature two rear tar chutes in the tail board along with two plastic tool boxes mounted under each body.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Busy start to the year at Irish Truck Body Builders ↗

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There are now just nine months to go until the highly-anticipated 2026 Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO - Ireland’s auto and transport industries aftermarket exhibition. It will be the biggest aftermarket exhibition across Ireland and the UK this year.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

First exhibitors list published for 2026 Auto Trade EXPO / CV Workshop EXPO ↗

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British motor factor group, GSF Car Parts has revealed its expansion plans for 2026 which promises a number of new sites in Northern Ireland. The company said it aims to open an additional 20 new branches across the UK this year, with Northern Ireland said to be "a major part" of these plans.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

GSF Car Parts set to expand in Northern Ireland ↗

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BYD is extending the warranty of its Blade Batteries to eight years or 250,000km, which will apply to all new-car customers and existing BYD owners in Ireland and across Europe. The Blade Battery technology is at the heart of all BYD's fully-electric and 'Super Hybrid' models.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

BYD extends Blade Battery warranty to eight years or 250,000km ↗

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The Cedar Group, one of Ireland’s largest motor distributors and retailers, has been acquired by the Salvador Caetano Group which is entering the Irish market for the first time. Headquartered in Portugal, the Salvador Caetano Group has automotive operations in 48 countries across Europe, Africa and South America.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Cedar automotive group acquired by Salvador Caetano ↗

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It is officially Auto Trade EXPO year, with the largest automotive aftermarket exhibition in Ireland returning to the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin from 10th-11th October 2026. This year’s Auto Trade EXPO promises to be the biggest of its kind to ever take place on the island of Ireland, when its takes place alongside the ever-successful CV Workshop EXPO.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

It’s EXPO year! ↗

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