Tractor Mother Regulations (TMR) will come into effect on all new tractors registered from 1 January 2018. There are quite a number of changes, with different manufacturers taking different routes to satisfy them. We explain what TMR means and give some pointers to prospective new tractor customers.

At an event in Stonleigh this week, we got a close look at the broad range of telescopic loaders from French manufacturer Manitou. It’s safe to say Manitou has listened to the end user and implemented a lot of clever modifications on its loaders.

In motoring, Alistair Chambers looks at new pickups for 2018, Christmas driving presents for the motoring fanatic in your life and the rise of mini SUVs across Ireland.