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Women Automotive Network – Drinks Reception announced at Automechanika Birmingham
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Automechanika Birmingham has teamed up with the Women Automotive Network, who will be hosting the Women Automotive Network – Drinks Reception at this year’s show, as the event organiser continues on i…
Exol Lubricants refreshes delivery fleet for optimum service
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Leading independent lubricants supplier Exol Lubricants has renewed its delivery fleet with new Scania trucks to ensure optimised service levels and meet ongoing customer demand. The new trucks at its…
TecCom partners with ecommotors to deliver fully connected aftermarket ecommerce to the UK and Ireland
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Aftermarket ecommerce systems and services provider ecommotors has joined forces with TecAlliance to integrate TecCom solutions into its customers’ systems environment, to further automate ecommerce b…
Schaeffler continues to invest in the future of the aftermarket
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Once again demonstrating its commitment to ensuring the future health of the independent sector, the Schaeffler REPXPERT team recently visited Tameside College in Ashton-under-Lyne, to speak to studen…
Lucas Oil Products UK becomes the official lubricant and additive partner for the Time Attack, Motorsport UK Drift Pro and Racing Hondas Championships
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Championship organisers are delighted to welcome Lucas Oil Products UK into the Time Attack family as the official and exclusive lubricant and additive partner for the Time Attack, Motorsport UK Drift…
Mintex Racing expands MINI Challenge support into 2023
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has expanded its support of the Vertu Motors MINI Challenge for the 2023 season, with its high-end Mintex Racing braking brand again providing the specification fric…
Charlie’s NGK-liveried Lamborghini is unveiled
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
This is the NGK-liveried car that ambassador Charlie Martin will race in the upcoming Super Trofeo Europe season 2023 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe championship. Beginning at the world-famous Imola …
Nearly £18m allocated so far from scrappage scheme ahead of ULEZ expansion
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Since the end of January, the vehicle scrappage scheme has committed nearly £18m to low-income and disabled Londoners, and small businesses and charities to help them take some of the most polluting v…
Niterra to star at Automechanika UK
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Niterra UK Ltd – owner of the renowned NGK and NTK vehicle electronic brands – will be starring at the forthcoming Automechanika UK Show. It will have a host of attractions on stand E90 when it exhibi…
Choose quality over cost when it comes to head gaskets, warns FAI Automotive
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Premium-quality parts supplier, FAI Automotive, is urging factors and technicians not to cut corners when it comes to head gasket quality, and to ensure correct specification is met to avoid near-cert…
Flintshire garage completes record e-learning hours on Delphi Academy
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Hillcrest Motor Services in Flintshire, Wales has been recognised for completing a ‘record number’ of e-learning hours on the online learning platform, Delphi Academy. In less than four months, Hillcr…
IAAF Activity Report: w-e 28 April 2023
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
The IAAF has had a very busy week working on lobbying activities, events and the growth of the garage section. Lobbying IAAF is actively working across a number of fronts including Type Approval, SERM…
Most Popular stories in April across IAAF
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
See the most popular stories across IAAF’s platforms in print, digital and online. Garage Awards Finalists Unveiled https://www.iaaf.co.uk/news/garage-awards-finalists-unveiled/ The public has their …
SKF added to PartsinMotion.co.uk product range
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
PartsinMotion.co.uk has added globally recognised brand SKF to its product portfolio as the online parts supplier looks to broaden its offering to cover more of the growing car parc. The latest SKF pr…
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT digital team takes a countrywide road trip!
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Schaeffler’s REPXPERTs are well used to traveling the highways, visiting garages to deliver its quality and best practice message, but this time our digital marketing team will be out and about promot…
Schaeffler releases new Spring REPXPERT Bonus Shop promotion
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Schaeffler’s latest REPXPERT Bonus Shop promotion is up and running and the focus for Spring is tooling, with some great offers on some new and popular LASER tools. “REPXPERT members collecting bonus …
Melett returns to Automechanika Birmingham
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Melett will return to Automechanika Birmingham this year to showcase its range of precision engineered turbochargers and components on stand K26. Taking place from 6 to 8 June 2023 at the NEC, the sho…
Exol Lubricants and Chemodex continue sponsorship of Taylors Trucksport for European Truck Racing season
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Exol Lubricants and its distributor Chemodex will continue to sponsor Taylors Trucksport Racing as the team competes for the first time in the European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) in 2023. Taylor…
Exol Lubricants to support charity vintage car tours
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Exol Lubricants is to support Bognor Regis Motor Club’s latest charity classic car tours with the donation of its Optima range of engine oils. The motor club’s Cotswold Charity Classic, also known as …
First Line Ltd. issues guidance on ball joint servicing and replacement
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Aftermarket supplier First Line Ltd. has issued guidance to technicians on replacing ball joints, a safety-critical component in a vehicle’s suspension, with tips on maximising efficiency on labour ti…
WAI helps eliminate range anxiety with new top-up power bank
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Leading rotating electrics supplier and electric vehicle (EV) charging cable specialist WAI has unveiled the Recharge 2000, which can provide EV charging top-ups of up to eight miles plus device charg…
Nic Hamilton excels in front of brother Lewis
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Seven-time World F1 champion Lewis Hamilton was at Donington Park to witness his brother Nic achieve his best-ever performance when he raced at the first British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) event …
PartsinMotion.co.uk announces sponsorship of Jack Butel for 2023 BTCC season
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
PartsInMotion.co.uk has revealed its sponsorship with driver Jack Butel in the British Touring Car Championships (BTCC) for 2023, as the brand makes its first step onto the racetrack. The online parts…
Shaftec advises how to measure a driveshaft…
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
As part of its objective to inject free technical information into the aftermarket, this month, Shaftec advises how to measure a driveshaft. Furthermore, the expert supplier of remanufactured and new …
Klarius delivers for LCVs: Quality exhausts for the award-winning Mercedes Sprinter
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
With the latest update to its product catalogue, Klarius Products has released new parts for the stalwart of British roads, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. This includes a full exhaust system for the (201…
Tänak takes second place for M-Sport Ford in Croatia
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Ott Tänak and Martin Jarveoja have claimed second place for the Niterra-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team at the Croatia Rally 2023. The pair finished behind former M-Sport driver Elfyn Evans in…
LKQ Euro Car Parts reveals huge four-stand presence at Automechanika
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
LKQ Euro Car Parts is set to have a huge presence at Automechanika Birmingham this June. The leader in the aftermarket will be showcasing its extensive product range, market leading training platform …
Garages must embrace long-term business solutions
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Ferris Garage, Cornwall’s only electric and hybrid specialist has become one of the first EVA-approved independent garages in the UK. Owner Tim Ferris, the third generation of his family to own the bu…
TecAlliance release latest repair case information
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
TecAlliance have issued their latest repair case information on a Mazda 6. The information sheet can be downloaded by clicking on the attachment below.
BM Catalysts reveals latest new-to-range DPF, catalytic converter and pipe references
Date: Wednesday 26 April 2023
Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts, has started 2023 with a bang by expanding its product range with 24 new references. BM Catalysts has introduced 1…
Aftermarket ready to keep aging UK car parc roadworthy
Date: Wednesday 26 April 2023
The average age of a car on UK roads is 10 years old, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has revealed in its Vehicles In Use 2023 report. While this makes it one of the youngest…
Launch Tech UK reveals latest high-end ADAS calibration equipment
Date: Tuesday 25 April 2023
Vehicle diagnostics and garage equipment specialist Launch Tech UK has revealed its new passenger car advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibration equipment, ADAS PRO+ and ADAS Mobile. Innova…
Voting now open for Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023
Date: Tuesday 25 April 2023
Voting is now open for the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023, hosted by IAAF, which will take place on Wednesday 7 June at Hilton Metropole NEC. Voting will close on 24 May 2023. The awards …
Complaints regarding service & repair rose in 2022
Date: Friday 21 April 2023
The latest IAAF monthly Market Intelligence Report in partnership with GiPA for April has dropped and it is packed full of useful information for members. In addition to year to date passenger car sal…
Who will control the aftermarket? VMs will dominate independent aftermarket if detailed legislation not in place
Date: Friday 21 April 2023
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching its consultation on the critically important draft guidance to accompany the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MV-BEO - previously the MV-BE…
Comedian revealed for IAAF hosted Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards
Date: Friday 21 April 2023
The IAAF has announced that popular comedian, Ian Moore, will be providing the evening entertainment at the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023, hosted by the federation and headline sponsored…
First Line Ltd. introduces 30 new references in range expansion
Date: Friday 21 April 2023
All-makes aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has introduced 30 new references, in the latest range expansion of its popular First Line and Borg & Beck product lines. The company constantly dev…
FAI Automotive announces 28 new-to-range references
Date: Friday 21 April 2023
FAI Automotive has released 28 new references across its steering and suspension and engine management ranges, as part of its commitment to regularly adding highly relevant parts to its product portfo…
Carwood becomes latest IAAF member
Date: Thursday 20 April 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) continues to bolster its membership for 2023, through welcoming remanufacturer, Carwood, to its list of members. With more than 50-year’s exper…
General Motors names Schaeffler as 2022 Supplier of the Year for the third time
Date: Thursday 20 April 2023
General Motors has recognised Schaeffler as one of their Suppliers of the Year for 2022, during an event to celebrate and honour the award winners, which took place at GM’s 31st annual Supplier of the…
HSE Annual Science Review
Date: Thursday 20 April 2023
HSE has published its eighth Annual Science Review. This year they have given a particular focus on activities enabling the safe deployment of net zero energy technologies. The review provides case st…
IMI set to represent the motor industry in All-Party Parliament Group on the Future of Employability
Date: Thursday 20 April 2023
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has been appointed as an Advisory Board member to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Future of Employability. The appointment places the IMI in t…
JURATEK announces hattrick of football team sponsorships
Date: Thursday 20 April 2023
One of Europe’s leading suppliers of braking equipment, JURATEK, has renewed its sponsorship of League One football team Barnsley FC’s Oakwell stadium, plus new partnerships with two local squads. For…
New BDM To Deliver Banner Power In South West & Ireland
Date: Wednesday 19 April 2023
Helping to drive forward its already prominent position within the automotive aftermarket across the South West and Ireland, Banner – leading European original equipment manufacturer of batteries and …
Driving you forward with Apec Drivetrain
Date: Wednesday 19 April 2023
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer Apec continues to drive the way with a comprehensive range of OE drivetrain products. By tapping into over 50 years of experience as an industry specialist, Apec pr…
Title defence starts well for Lucas Oil driver
Date: Wednesday 19 April 2023
Lucas Oil’s rallycross driver Tony Lynch leads after Round 1 of the Retro Rallycross Championship at Kent’s Lydden Hill track. The brace of podium finishes provides an ideal start to his defence of a …
Transmission with ambition: The NAPA drivetrain range
Date: Wednesday 19 April 2023
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer NAPA boasts a comprehensive drivetrain range, Transmission With Ambition, that provides certified quality under even the harshest driving conditions. The surcharge-…
The importance of flexible worklamps
Date: Wednesday 19 April 2023
Renowned lighting specialist, Ring, has introduced three new worklamps that deliver on providing light solutions for all professions. All three worklamps are lightweight, durable and flexible, so the …
Further additions bolster DENSO’s common-rail diesel range
Date: Wednesday 19 April 2023
Despite the growth in hybrid and electric vehicles, diesel powered cars and light commercial vehicles still make up a huge part of the European vehicle parc, so original equipment (OE) replacement com…
It’s a win win with NGK spark plugs
Date: Wednesday 19 April 2023
NGK is the world’s No.1 ignition brand and there‘s never been a better time to fit its Laser Iridium and Platinum precious metal spark plugs. In a fantastic new promotion, members of Niterra UK Ltd’s …
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