The Navhind Times

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 ↗

?

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 ↗

?

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 ↗

?

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 ↗

?

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! ↗

?

The British Government has launched its first road safety strategy in more than a decade, which will mandate 18 new vehicle safety technologies, including autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Britain’s new road safety strategy mandates vehicle safety technologies ↗

?

CD Group has added four new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans to its Mallusk branch, increasing and refreshing its fleet in Northern Ireland. A further seven Sprinter vans are also scheduled to arrive at CD Group's Republic of Ireland business in January 2026.

Irish Bodyshop Journal

CD Group expanding delivery fleet with new Mercedes-Benz Sprinters ↗

?

A new Toyota and Lexus Motor insurance product has been launched in Ireland, aimed at offering drivers of both brands "convenient access to tailored motor insurance cover". Developed in collaboration between Toyota Insurance Services and Wrisk Europe GmbH, the launch represents "a strategic expansion of Toyota’s insurance footprint to Ireland".

Irish Bodyshop Journal

Toyota introduces new motor insurance offering in Ireland ↗

?

8⬆️