During a panel discussion at IBIS Ireland 2018 focusing on the industry skills gap it was claimed the industry ‘forgot the future’ with regards to developing future generations. The session featuring Colin Hagan MBE, managing director, Riverpark Training and Development (NI) Ltd; Michael Massey, vehicle paint and refinishing technician, Alton Cars Ltd; and Dave Reece, [...]

The new ABI code of practice in relation to the management of salvage was proposed as ‘worthy of a conversation’ at IBIS Ireland 2018. With the Irish salvage market still, in many cases, operating the ‘old’ code of practice, the session highlighted the potential benefits of the ABI code and how it could ensure salvage [...]

David O’Connor, head of aftersales, KIA Motors Ireland told IBIS Ireland 2018 delegates that the 2020 climate and energy agreement is a key driving force for vehicle manufacturers’ development programmes. Highlighting a number of EV developments and models, David suggested the demand for KIA’s Niro plug in hybrid exceeded all expectations – ‘consumer demand is [...]

Barry Sheehan, PhD researcher, Limerick University told IBIS Ireland 2018 delegates that autonomous driving vehicles are coming – like it or not. Returning to speak at the event for the second consecutive year, Barry opened his presentation by suggesting in the past 12 months, ‘a lot has happened and nothing has happened’. He pointed at [...]

Fix Auto and Novus Auto Glass are set to enter the Irish market. The news was delivered during at IBIS Ireland 2018 during the session ‘The business of repair’ which saw Roy de Lange, head of business, Fix Auto Deutschland GmbH reveal that both Fix Auto World brands would be entering the local market. The [...]