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MAHLE Powertrain drives the development of ammonia combustion for heavy duty engines
Date: Friday 08 July 2022
MAHLE Powertrain is leading an innovative project to develop technologies to replace diesel with ammonia in heavy duty combustion engines. Funded through the UK Government’s Net Zero Innovation Portfo…
A green oasis in the factory grounds
Date: Friday 08 July 2022
A metropolis with millions of inhabitants, Chennai is located in the south of the Indian subcontinent. Due to the important automotive companies located there, it’s also known as “India’s Detroit”. Fr…
NAPA Truck has landed!
Date: Friday 08 July 2022
The brand that is steeped in American history made its way to Europe just 3 years ago and now features 26 product lines in passenger cars. This year the brand launched NAPA Truck, a commercial vehicle…
Andy celebrates Santa Pod victory
Date: Friday 08 July 2022
Seven-time UK Pro Mod champion Andy Robinson has won a major event in his NGK-sponsored race car ‘Anger Management 2.0’. Andy won the latest round of the 2022 Motorsport UK British Pro Mod Championshi…
Exol-sponsored Marlow Armada turning tide in JSRA championship challenge
Date: Friday 08 July 2022
Exol Lubricants-sponsored jet ski racing team Marlow Armada are mounting a title challenge going into the second half of the JSRA British Jetsport Championship. The team races in the Vintage class of …
Car staked as hole-in-one prize at sell-out IAAF Golf Day
Date: Friday 08 July 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) will offer players at its annual Golf Day the chance to win a brand-new car, with a hole-in-one competition on the 18th hole sponsored by SMP E…
Kevan Wooden, Chief Commercial Officer LKQ Euro Car Parts: IAAF Blog – Second Edition
Date: Tuesday 05 July 2022
As the leading supplier of automotive parts in the UK you might not be surprised to hear that we have taken issue with the mooted plan to reduce the frequency of MOT testing from every 12 to every 24 …
Motul partners Shelsley Walsh and gears up for BRM celebration
Date: Monday 04 July 2022
Motul is delighted to announce a new partnership agreement with the world’s oldest permanent motorsport venue, Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, which sees Motul confirmed as the Official Lubricant of the Wo…
Unprecedented level of growth for North East Garage
Date: Monday 04 July 2022
Gateshead-based Team Valley Service & MOT Centre, the largest independent garage in the North East, is continuing to reap larger than expected growth figures. The company, which specialises in pro…
Professional Grade Tool Chests from Carlyle Tools
Date: Monday 04 July 2022
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer Carlyle Tools has recently released a new range of professional grade tool storage chests, as used by BTCC team Motorbase Performance. Whether you are just starting…
DENSO Aftermarket and Tetrosyl Express Ltd announce UK Distribution Partnership
Date: Monday 04 July 2022
Effective July 2022, DENSO Aftermarket is excited to announce its partnership with Tetrosyl Express LTD as a key strategic distribution partner in the UK market. By partnering with Tetrosyl Express, D…
Exol Lubricants claims three additional quality standards for Optima engine oil
Date: Monday 04 July 2022
The upgrade of the performance additive in Exol Lubricants’ Optima LSBM 0W-30 engine oil has enabled the company to claim three further quality standards, broadening the scope of the low SAPS engine o…
Ring launches 24V bulb stand for quick, trade-use reach
Date: Monday 04 July 2022
Ring Automotive has launched a new bulb stand, delivered with 174 of the most popular 24V bulbs, for quick availability at the point of installation. The eye-catching BU274 24V Bulb Stand is fully sto…
News from the Diesel Technic Parts Specialists: Workshop video on the motor belt drive
Date: Monday 04 July 2022
In the new Parts Specialists workshop video, it is all about the belt drive in the engine. The Parts Specialists Lars and Kevin take a close look at their truck and have practical hints and tips up th…
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 3.33308 Steering column switch, black
Date: Monday 04 July 2022
Two indicators on each side, one at the front and one at the rear, are stipulated for trucks and buses. When used, these must illuminate with a frequency of 1.5 Hz (± 0.5 Hz) = 90 x per minute (± 30 x…
Lucas Oil Scores Podium Finish at Silverstone
Date: Monday 04 July 2022
Ayumu Iwasa took second place in his Lucas Oil-sponsored car at the FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race at Silverstone, last weekend. It was a second podium finish of the 2022 season, for the Japanese driver. I…
Book in your IAAF activity update
Date: Friday 01 July 2022
With so much change affecting aftermarket businesses, both internally through legislation and externally through rising costs and global supply chain issues, members are encouraged to book in their “I…
Fuel costs hit new high every day for past month
Date: Friday 01 July 2022
Petrol prices have hit new record highs every day for the past month, according to motoring organisation the RAC. The cost to fill a family car now stands at about £103 for petrol, and £106 for diesel…
Formula 1 develops synthetic sustainable fuel to be introduced in 2026
Date: Friday 01 July 2022
Formula 1 has developed a synthetic sustainable fuel to be introduced in 2026 as part of its programme to be net-zero carbon by 2030. Synthetic fuels are manufactured by an industrial process and emit…
NGK Spark Plugs to change company name to 'Niterra'
Date: Friday 01 July 2022
Following the 122nd Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders on 24 June 2022, NGK SPARK PLUG announces major news with its decision to change its English language company name to ‘Niterra’. World-…
Introducing BenWell – a new wellbeing platform designed for the automotive community
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
To mark the beginning of World Wellbeing Week, Ben, the automotive industry charity, is proud to announce the nationwide launch of BenWell – its pioneering new wellbeing platform, developed specifical…
Latest advice from Lawgistics
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
The federation's legal helpline provider, Lawgistics, has recently issued advice on three subjects which should be of interest to IAAF members. Image use without permissionTo be entitled to use the im…
Image use without permission
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
Recently, Lawgistics have had several enquiries about letters being received referring to a demand for payment on the basis of images being used without authorisation/no license obtained for the image…
From sick notes to fit notes
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
From April 2022, a new form of sick note was introduced entitled the statement of fitness for work or “fit note”. Unlike the previous sick notes, fit notes do not require a doctor’s signature in wet i…
Can a notice to terminate employment be withdrawn?
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
Occasionally, an employer may come across circumstances when previously served notice to terminate employment, for whatever reason, may need to be withdrawn before termination becomes effective. In th…
Vampire jet car returns to showcase events with Arnold Clark Autoparts sponsorship
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
The Vampire jet car, holder of the UK land speed record, is returning to exhibition events nationwide with sponsorship from Arnold Clark Autoparts. Leading national motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts…
Local students in motorsport challenge
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
Llangefni-based Coleg Menai and Anglesey Based Lucas Oil Products (UK) have agreed a joint-venture project designed to fine-tune many of the practical skills being learned by the next generation of ve…
BorgWarner Releases 2022 Sustainability Report, Highlights Substantial ESG Progress
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
BorgWarner has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, “Charging Forward Together,” highlighting the significant steps taken toward meeting its environmental stewardship, social responsibility and go…
Autonomous transport: some thoughts from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
Autonomous vehicles seem to be a special species of robot. The differences cannot be justified on either technical or commercial grounds. In “The Love Bug,” when a Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie was p…
Young Speedway stars shine in Poland
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
England’s Dan Bewley and Robert Lambert were the pick of the NGK-sponsored riders at the 3W FIM Speedway GP of Poland. They both made the semi-finals of the meeting in Gorzow finishing third in their …
Schaeffler expands aftermarket range of innovative thermal management modules
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
The Aftermarket division of the global industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler is expanding its range of thermal management modules (TMM) under the INA brand. Schaeffler has supplied these innov…
New data shows vital improvements in lorry safety in London
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
Transport for London (TfL), working with the London boroughs, the freight industry and campaign groups, has delivered a radical improvement to road safety in the UK with the introduction of the pionee…
Marathon adds Braking Splash Shields to range
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
Marathon Warehouse Distribution have announced a new range of NK Braking Splash Shields. Traditionally considered a main dealer component, splash shields are fitted behind the brake disc & caliper…
Ring expands versatile inspection lamp range further
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
Ring Automotive has expanded its range of inspection lamps with the launch of the hands-free RIL0265 Detachable Neck Light and RIL0115 Flexible Head Torch, offering complete versatility when shining a…
First Line Ltd. showcases stringent Clutch quality control in new YouTube promotional video
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
Automotive aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has showcased its bespoke Borg & Beck Clutch Technical Centre in a new promotional video on its YouTube channel. The technical centre features hig…
Ring Automotive renews focus on importance of tyre care as fuel prices soar
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
As petrol and diesel costs rise to record levels, Ring Automotive has prompted drivers to consider the importance of properly inflated tyres, which can affect their vehicle’s fuel consumption. Rolling…
Haven’t found the right replacement exhaust Yeti? Go to Klarius!
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
Klarius has further grown its market-leading range of aftermarket exhausts by introducing 27 new products, including diesel particulate filters (DPFs) for the Skoda Yeti 2.0. As is standard with all K…
Leading automotive distributor LKQ Euro Car Parts increases support for Irish aftermarket with Waterford branch expansion
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts, the leading UK and Republic of Ireland automotive parts distributor, has moved its existing Waterford branch to a larger site in order to expand its offering to the Irish aftermark…
Win two hospitality tickets to an upcoming BTCC 2022 race with sales-i
Date: Wednesday 29 June 2022
sales-i, the data analytics and CRM software for product sales teams, is offering one lucky IAAF member the chance to win two free hospitality tickets to an upcoming BTCC 2022 race. sales-i has a long…
Volta Trucks completes first customer evaluation of the full-electric Volta Zero
Date: Wednesday 29 June 2022
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has completed its first customer driving evaluation and feedback sessions of the Volta Zer…
Exol Lubricants takes to the stages with KH Hire Rallying
Date: Wednesday 29 June 2022
Exol Lubricants and its distributor JP Oils have teamed up with Leyland-based KH Hire Rallying for selected rounds of the 2022 British Trial and Rally Drivers Association (BTRDA) Rally Championship an…
Garage technicians, you can help vehicle owners keep fuel costs down when replacing exhausts…
Date: Wednesday 29 June 2022
Are you ordering a replacement exhaust for a customer? Choosing a fully type-approved Klarius system, compared to a lower quality alternative, could save the driver up to the initial purchase cost in …
NOCO Boost X. Extreme Power.
Date: Tuesday 28 June 2022
Introducing a new kind of jump starting experience featuring our latest PX Lithium Technology that delivers incredible power, ultra-fast charging, and unmatched versatility. This isn't an upgrade— it'…
Race ace Brayden out in front in motorcycle championship
Date: Monday 27 June 2022
NGK-sponsored motorcycle star Brayden Elliott leads the 2022 Pirelli National Superstock championship after an eventful meeting at Knockhill. The Australian came second for the CFS Filtration No Bull …
Hubs and bearings pick of the bunch as Comline releases NTR bulletin
Date: Monday 27 June 2022
While families may be gearing up for their holidays, Comline Auto Parts (Comline) isn’t taking it easy, with the award-winning British brand releasing a host of hubs and bearings for popular family mo…
GSF Car Parts completes rebrand and standardises opening hours
Date: Monday 27 June 2022
National motor factor GSF Car Parts has completed the total rebrand of its estate and rolled out standardised opening hours across its entire branch network. GSF Car Parts transitioned from a dozen lo…
Alex completes Lake District challenge
Date: Monday 27 June 2022
NGK’s intrepid walker Alex Stancombe has successfully climbed some of the highest summits in England to raise cash for charity. Alex, who is OEM Assistant Manager for NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd, took pa…
Tim Ward completes USA cycle marathon
Date: Monday 27 June 2022
Former NGK senior manager Tim Ward has completed an epic 500-mile bike ride in the USA to raise money for Rugby League Cares. Tim, who retired as Deputy General Manager – Key Accounts for NGK Spark Pl…
TMD Friction hosts Jaguar land speed record shakedown
Date: Friday 24 June 2022
An attempt to break the Jaguar land speed world record took a step closer as TMD Friction hosted a successful shakedown of Kevin Bourne’s Jaguar XJ6 Series III at its Seaton Ross site. TMD Friction’s …
Don’t cut corners on emissions, warned BM Catalysts this Clean Air Day
Date: Friday 24 June 2022
With Clean Air Day taking place on 16th June, BM Catalysts once again stressed the need for the automotive aftermarket to clean up its act and clampdown on the use of poor-quality emissions control de…
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