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Melett hails resounding success of Automechanika Birmingham exhibition
Date: Wednesday 14 June 2023
Melett has hailed its attendance at Automechanika Birmingham a success, following the three-day event at the NEC in Birmingham from June 6th-8th. Members of the entire automotive aftermarket, from sup…
Why concept garages will help independents take on the future: Kevan Wooden, chief commercial officer, LKQ Euro Car Parts
Date: Tuesday 13 June 2023
If you’ll allow me to briefly touch on some news from LKQ Euro Car Parts, we have recently launched a third concept garage platform, 1TEC Auto Hub, to complement our existing partnerships with Bosch a…
Klarius helps power the performance market
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
Klarius Products has expanded its range with new exhaust parts tailored for the legendary Honda Civic Type R, a favourite amongst driving enthusiasts who value a sporty and engaging experience in a pr…
Exol Lubricants continues support for Thailand distributor in local touring car racing series
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
Exol Lubricants is once again taking to the track in Thailand in the Super Turbo S.E.A Zone Challenge for 2023 via its local distributor, Shinsiri Ltd. The Exol-supported, 1.5-litre engine Toyota Vios…
Mintex introduces new-to-range brake pad, disc, and drum parts
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced nine new brake pad, disc and drum references to its iconic Mintex brand product ranges, providing garages with the option of fitting renowned Mintex q…
Textar releases two new premium brake discs in range expansion
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced two new brake disc references to its premium Textar brand product range, as the company continues to develop new products to meet the needs of the con…
FAI offers timing chain kit installation advice
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
FAI Automotive has the largest range of VVT hubs in the aftermarket, manufactured in a sealed, controlled clean room to ensure precision engineering at OE level specification. FAI’s TCKs contain the l…
Latest First Line Ltd. range expansion delivers 49 new parts
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
Aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has revealed details of the latest expansion to its First Line and Borg & Beck product ranges, with 49 new references introduced. New additions have been int…
FAI announces valve cover range expansion providing wide vehicle coverage
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
FAI Automotive has expanded its range of valve covers to now include 34 references, which have been specially developed to be applied to thousands of popular vehicle makes and models, giving high dema…
Avia Autos extends capabilities with Delphi
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
Bridgend-based Avia Autos is reaping the benefits of the next-generation diagnostic tool from Delphi Technologies. Both the DS180 BlueTech vehicle communication interface (VCI), and Delphi’s free diag…
NSK bearings deliver macro benefits in micro applications
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
With the micro-mobility market set to soar in the years through to 2030, NSK is in prime position to help OEMs take advantage of this significant demand. The company’s bearings have all the strength, …
Leading aftermarket group Alliance Automotive are excited to announce the launch of the Global EV network NexDrive in the United Kingdom
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
Already active in Canada, Germany, and the Benelux, the NexDrive programme provides workshops with IMI-certified training, lead generation, exclusive branding, and technical support to ensure they are…
Hella Gutmann begins its next chapter
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
With its eyes firmly set on the future, Hella Gutmann, the workshop equipment division of global original equipment (OE) supplier HELLA, has reinvigorated and strengthened its UK team to ensure it can…
Servicesure Autocentres and Recharge Rescue partner to support EV drivers
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
NATIONAL garage programme Servicesure Autocentres has announced a new partnership with Recharge Rescue, the only insured product specifically designed for EV drivers providing 24/7 emergency roadside …
GS Yuasa relaunches ‘Powering what matters’ advertising campaign across Europe
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
GS Yuasa, the leading Japanese global battery manufacturer with a local presence across Europe, is proud to announce the return of their high-profile advertising campaign, ‘Powering what matters’. Cen…
TRICO warns of UV damage to blades
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
As the warm weather looks like it’s here to stay, TRICO is warning of the damage UV rays can do to wiper blades, which will present sales opportunities to factors and workshops. Ultraviolet light from…
NAPA Truck Launches Steering and Suspension
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
Commercial vehicle aftermarket manufacturer NAPA Truck has released its new comprehensive steering & suspension range in the UK. This range from NAPA Truck features over 200 active parts including…
OSRAM continues to shine a light on its extensive range of bulbs
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
Renowned lighting specialist, OSRAM, has a vast range of bulbs to suit every driver, so to make sure they are recommending the right replacement to their customers, it would be wise for workshops and …
ZF Health Check by ZF Aftermarket increases the uptime of buses on the road
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
With its ZF Health Check, ZF makes the "Next Generation Aftermarket" accessible to users of its automatic transmission for buses. Based on live read data from the driving operations, an individualised…
Toyota creates career opportunities for young technicians through Autotech Academy partnership
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
During this week’s Automechanika Birmingham show, The Toyota Motor Company announced an exclusive collaboration with Autotech Academy to help create a future pipeline of young automotive talent. The p…
Charlie makes the podium in France
Date: Monday 12 June 2023
NGK Ambassador Charlie Martin started her maiden Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe campaign strongly with a class podium and points haul at Circuit Paul Ricard in France. Behind the wheel of their Lambo…
TecRMI: What the fix?! - Hyundai i30
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
TecRMI have issued their latest repair case for a Hyundai i30 where the engine sporadically fails to start. HYUNDAI i30 (FD); 1.4 LPG; kW: 80Model: i30 (FD) Fault symptoms: Engine does not start spora…
DENSO extends its wiper blade range with new rear wipers references
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
To ensure independents across Europe have access to the OE quality replacement parts they need, DENSO Aftermarket is constantly bringing additional references into its ever expanding product portfolio…
NAPA launches new braking accessories range
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
Following the recent launch of NAPA Braking, automotive aftermarket manufacturer NAPA has released its new range of Braking Accessories in the United Kingdom. Brake fitting kits and wear leads endure …
LIQUI MOLY inks multi-year partnership with Supercars
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
LIQUI MOLY has been a regular name in Australian motorsport over the past decade, primarily through its presence as naming rights partner of the Bathurst 12 Hour since 2013. In a strategic move for th…
Trusted by Technicians: Klarius' Expert CAT Support
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
As the average age of vehicles on UK roads increases, the demand for professional technical support and high-quality automotive parts is on the rise. Standing at the forefront of meeting these evolvin…
Landmark aftermarket revisions in new motor vehicle block exemption order (MV-BEO) now in UK Law
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
UK AFCAR, the lobbying coalition comprising UK trade federations and commercial organisations, has secured critically important gains in the revised Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MV-BEO) ensuri…
Automechanika Birmingham Garage Award winners revealed
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
The winners of the Automechanika Birmingham 2023 Garage Awards, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, have been announced at …
VARTA® to host commercial vehicle-focused conference on battery technology
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
VARTA® is to host a conference at the British Motor Museum for transport managers and fleet engineers, investigating the latest market trends in commercial vehicle (CV) battery technology. The free, o…
Automechanika Birmingham 2023 draws massive crowd
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
IAAF would like to thank show organisers Messe Frankfurt UK and members who visited the event, IAAF stand, IAAF Networking Event and Garage Awards for their support this week at Automechanika Birmingh…
Banner announces expansionary move In Chinese market
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
As part of its ‘Agenda 2030’ corporate development strategy, Banner has taken the decision to establish a major presence in China. Representing an opportunity to realise significant sales penetration …
Honda and GS Yuasa sign JV agreement to establish new company named Honda・GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd.
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and GS Yuasa International Ltd. (GS Yuasa) have announced that they have signed a joint venture agreement toward the establishment of a new company. As announced on Janua…
JURATEK expands product team with new appointment
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
Braking brand JURATEK has strengthened its product management team with the appointment of Ross Williams, who will oversee the development and launch of new brake disc and drum products. Williams join…
Shaftec takes on charity challenges for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
Five Shaftec employees are set to test themselves - and in some cases face their fears - as they take on a series of sponsored challenges in 2023 to raise money for the Coventry branch of Zoë’s Place …
DENSO Aftermarket backs Veterans In Action’s bid for £70,000 National Lottery grant
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
DENSO Aftermarket is an enthusiastic supporter of the charity Veterans In Action, and is therefore asking people also moved by the work it does for former members of the armed forces and others suffer…
Automechanika 2023 - Autotech Group showcases all FOUR company divisions in industry first
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
Automechanika Birmingham provided a platform for Autotech Group to launch its new division – Autotech Connect - bringing all FOUR of its company divisions together for the first time. As the automotiv…
TMD Friction expands into new territories with brake relining accreditation
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
PartsXpert Wijlhuizen BV Arnhem is the first company on the mainland of Europe to receive the commercial vehicle brake relining accreditation from TMD Friction, with other countries following soon, in…
Companies of all sizes rely on TecAlliance to succeed in the IAM
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
Whether a company is a small, specialised business or a large, multinational corporation, TecAlliance is committed to help it succeed in the rapidly evolving IAM world. The long-standing partnership w…
BorgWarner unveils new logo, marking its transformation to eMobility
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
BorgWarner unveiled its new logo underscoring the company’s progress in its eMobility transformation through the execution of its Charging Forward strategy. The new logo is a visual representation of …
LPG forklift truck fire risk: safety notice issued
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
HSE has issued a safety notice after becoming aware of a number of fires on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered forklift trucks and other similar vehicles that have occurred during start-up. The bui…
Automechanika Birmingham: a success in the UK
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
Our stand in Automechanika Birmingham featuring our blue and yellow brand colours is welcoming visitors for the first time... and it's a great success! Customers were able to see our range of spare pa…
WAI sponsors Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards prize
Date: Friday 02 June 2023
Leading rotating electrics supplier, WAI, has sponsored the Best Marketing Award in the first Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards, with the awards ceremony taking place on 7 June at Hilton Birmingh…
TechMan partners with BookMyGarage.com at Automechanika Birmingham 2023
Date: Friday 02 June 2023
TechMan will be exhibiting at this year’s Automechanika Birmingham, from 6 to 8 June at the NEC demonstrating its latest integrations, including a new collaboration with the UK’s leading garage bookin…
GS Yuasa set to showcase expanded market-leading auxiliary battery range at Automechanika Birmingham
Date: Friday 02 June 2023
Global battery manufacturer GS Yuasa are set to showcase their expanded auxiliary battery range at Automechanika Birmingham between 6 – 8 June. Also on display at the hugely popular trade exhibition w…
Becker is back with a bang
Date: Friday 02 June 2023
Speedway star Luke Becker, who is backed by the NGK brand, has made a dream comeback to racing by successfully making it through to the GP Challenge. The American has been out of action since the begi…
CCM garage welcomes new technology from TechMan
Date: Friday 02 June 2023
CCM garage based in Surrey has welcomed a new garage management system from TechMan, as it looks to embrace technology in its modern workshop. TechMan’s specialist service offers garage owners, manage…
Mercedes Benz approval for Exol Lubricants
Date: Friday 02 June 2023
Exol Lubricants has announced that its Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 (M520) has received approval from Mercedes Benz to its 229.72 specification. This is the latest in Exol’s vehicle manufacturer approvals, as…
Ring dominates in the Auto Express 2023 Product Awards!
Date: Friday 02 June 2023
Ring received two wins and three commended awards from the Auto Express Product Awards, not just with its lighting range, but also being recognised for its tyre care and dash cam products. The Ring br…
TechMan sponsors Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards to honour the best in the industry
Date: Wednesday 31 May 2023
Garage management provider, TechMan, has announced it will be sponsoring the Best Customer Service award at the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023, hosted by the Independent Automotive Afterm…
7000 votes cast in garage awards
Date: Friday 26 May 2023
More than 7000 votes have been cast in the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards, hosted by IAAF and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts. The now full event takes place on Wednesday 7 June at Hi…
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