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Author archives: Padraic Deane

Padraic Deane

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Managing Director of the Techtalk.ie

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    Nissan Ireland seeking new new motor apprentices

    Nissan Ireland launched their Apprentice Academy in 2015 with the aim to support the creation of 100 jobs over 5 years to help future-proof the motor industry and develop the ‘technicians of tomorrow’. Now, Nissan Ireland tells us that he 2017 application phase for the Nissan Apprentice Academy has opened for applications. The closing date …
    August
    18
    2017

    Truckman makes light work of pick-up tailgates

    Truckman, the UK’s largest manufacturer of 4×4 accessories and hardtops, has launched a new innovation, which takes the effective weight out of opening and closing pick-up truck tailgates. Ideal for families, dog owners and commercial users, the Tailgate Pro-Lift reduces the effective weight of the vehicle’s tailgate by 95 percent. Utilising gas struts and a …
    August
    11
    2017

    Cast your vote for Irish Auto Trade Awards

    The nominations for the Irish Auto Trade Awards are now in and will be published on AutoTradeAwards.ie, on Friday August 4. To cast your vote for your favourite companies, all you need to do is log on to AutoTradeAwards.ie from 2.00pm onwards. If your company has been nominated for an award, why not contact your …
    August
    3
    2017

    Škoda Ireland holds Apprentice Technician Induction day

    Škoda Ireland held an Apprentice Technician Induction Day at the Limerick Education Centre, on Wednesday, July 19. The Apprentice Technician Induction Day brought together 24 Apprentice Technicians, which were recruited under Škoda Ireland’s careers scheme in January and February to give them an introduction to the Škoda brand and to give them a starting point in …
    July
    27
    2017

    Fitment tips and tricks for technicians

    When replacing wipers, always remove the old wipers and then thoroughly clean the screen before fitting new ones. Pay particular attention to the top and bottom of the sweep areas as dirt collects here. If not cleaned, this dirt will immediately contaminate new wipers. If the vehicle is fitted with conventional blades, consider offering the …
    July
    25
    2017

    VW to enable vehicles to vehicle communications by 2019

    Connectivity between different vehicles as well as between vehicles and transport infrastructure in the vicinity is another important step towards connected motoring that aims to reduce road accidents, or minimise their consequences. From 2019, Volkswagen tells us that it will therefore start fitting its first models with pWLAN as standard in order to serve as …
    June
    29
    2017

    Vehicle Dynamics International Awards 2017: the winners!

    With an inspiring shortlist and a world-renowned international jury, 2017 is another great year for the Vehicle Dynamics International Awards, where Ireland is represented by Padraic Deane, our managing editor. These are the vehicle dynamics innovations, professionals and technologies that have won this year’s honors… Car of the Year: – New BMW 5 Series Dynamics …
    June
    22
    2017

    2017 International Engine of the Year announced

    In powertrain circles, it’s widely accepted that brilliant designs win the outright International Engine of the Year Award, but only truly great developments do it back-to-back. And history certainly seems to support this thinking; until this year, the exclusive ‘doubles’ club consisted of only three car makers and four engines across the Awards’ rich 19-year …
    June
    22
    2017

    Valeo Digital Tools put power in technicians’ hands

    Valeo Service UK has launched a number of digital initiatives to further support customers as part of its wider ‘We Care 4 You’ strategy. Valeo’s new aftermarket promise, ‘We Care 4 You’, covers all angles to ensure complete customer support is available. Valeo recognises that automotive technology is constantly developing and has therefore significantly enhanced …
    June
    20
    2017

    Skoda Ireland take two top 10 places at International competition

    Two Irish Skoda employees have placed in the top 10 of their categories of the ‘Skoda Challenge Competition’ which took place in Budapest earlier this month. Cavan native Darragh Smith has been placed 8th in the Parts Manager Category of the International Finals of the Skoda Challenge. Darragh started in Brady’s Skoda, Cavan four years …
    June
    20
    2017