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Exol-sponsored Worcester Warriors win dramatic Premiership Rugby Cup final
Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022
Exol Lubricants-sponsored rugby union side Worcester Warriors won a nail-biting Premiership Rugby Cup final after extra time on tries scored. Warriors were down 18 points to 25 against London Irish at…
For the twelfth time in a row: HELLA is voted "Best Brand" at ETM Readers' Awards
Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022
HELLA, an internationally positioned automotive supplier and a FORVIA Group company, has once again - for the twelfth time in succession - been voted "Best Brand" in this year's EuroTransportMedia (ET…
Ring scoops six accolades in Auto Express product awards
Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022
Ring Automotive’s ongoing drive for quality has resulted in the brand winning two awards categories, and a commendation in a further four, in Auto Express’ annual product awards. Ring’s Xenon200 took …
Thousands attend the inaugural UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event has received widespread praise from the automotive aftermarket community, achieving a staggering 3538 business owners over two days. The event, held from 8 to 9 June, …
LKQ reinvents its corporate identity to reflect its role as an automotive aftermarket leader
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
LKQ Europe has unveiled its new logo and branding that reflect its position as a global and innovative leader in the European automotive aftermarket. The new branding across the whole group will allow…
Successful fairs in Kenya and Italy!
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
The last two weeks have been very busy for our company - there were two major automotive events. Our employees represented us at the Autoexpo in Nairobi and Autopromotec in Bologna. We started the tra…
First trade fair appearance under the FORVIA umbrella brand: HELLA and Faurecia jointly presented technologies for the mobility of tomorrow in Japan
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
Following the successful takeover of HELLA by Faurecia, the two companies made their first joint appearance at an automotive trade fair under the new, overarching umbrella brand FORVIA. As a factual g…
GSF Car Parts adds DR!VE+ Filters to filtration offering
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
National automotive parts distributor, GSF Car Parts has become the UK’s exclusive distributor of DR!VE+ Filters, an OE-matching quality range of air, cabin, fuel and oil filters. DR!VE+ Filters are n…
Diesel Technic Italia S.R.L. at the Transpotec Logitec: real-life networking in Milan
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
From 12 to 15 May 2022, the Transpotec Logitec took place in Milan, the leading Italian fair for the transport and logistics industry. Diesel Technic Italia S.R.L., represented by Managing Director Wa…
Philips lights up the 2022 Auto Express Product Honours
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
Lumileds, the global manufacturers of Philips Automotive Lighting products, are celebrating a host of awards at the 2022 Auto Express Product Honours. The Philips Xperion 6000 Slim workshop inspection…
NEW alternator A0607S in AS-PL offer
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A0607S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - the line of products th…
OSRAM LIGHTsignal LED and HALOGEN BEACON LIGHTS shine a light in hazardous situations
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
OSRAM has introduced the LIGHTsignal LED and HALOGEN BEACON LIGHTS as part of its specialist range of warning lights to help drivers be clearly seen in dangerous situations. The OSRAM LIGHTsignal HAL …
Klarius: The Exhaust Crafter
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
Klarius has added 19 new aftermarket exhausts to its market-leading range, including replacement diesel particulate filters (DPFs) for the 2011-2015 Volkswagen Crafter van. All the latest parts, as we…
UK AFCAR seeks evidence of legislation infringements from garages
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
IAAF, through its work with UK AFCAR, is seeking evidence from independent garages on infringements around Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER) and the repair and maintenance (RMI) requir…
IAAF networking event flourishes as UK Garage & Bodyshop Event shines
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The automotive aftermarket came out in force this week, as more than 100 IAAF members attended the exclusive networking event at the Genting Hotel, Resorts World, NEC Birmingham on Wednesday 8 June. F…
DENSO Aftermarket teams up with Veterans in Action
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
As an example of the company’s outward looking nature, DENSO Aftermarket has begun to support the charity Veterans in Action, which is dedicated to the needs of former members of the armed forces and …
Alex to take on charity challenge
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
NGK employee Alex Stancombe is set to climb some of the highest summits in England to raise cash for charity. The 52-year-old is taking part in the Stephanie Simpson 2022 Lake District Challenge which…
Public consultation launched - Vehicle type approval – establishing a GB road vehicle approval scheme
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a public consultation on vehicle type approval – establishing a GB road vehicle approval scheme. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/vehicle-typ…
GS Yuasa ‘Powering What Matters’ advertising campaign launches across Europe
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
Centred around a charming video advert, the coordinated European advertising campaign explores the world of GS Yuasa through the eyes of 6-year-old Isabella and her mother as they go about their day n…
First Diesel Technic UK & Ireland Golf Day 2022
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
In May 2022 the first Diesel Technic UK & Ireland Golf Day took place at Stratford-on-Avon Golf Club in Warwickshire. The team of Diesel Technic welcomed distribution partners from Great Britain, …
The ACO cements Motul’s place in Le Mans history with naming of “Virage du Raccordement Motul”
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The most important clock of the year is ticking, and the countdown is on to the 90th running of the world’s greatest endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans (11/12th June). With a grid of the world’s …
Factor One introduce "tech magazine" concept
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
With a wealth of aftermarket motor factoring experience, Factor One Marketing has identified an opportunity for motor factors to maximise on the potential opportunity in the sales of equipment, tools,…
IAAF announces details for next Industry Briefing Session
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
Details for the next Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Industry Briefing Session on Tuesday 5th July have been announced, which will focus on Digitalisation of the Aftermarket. Taki…
IAAF membership network expands with Garage Services Online
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its membership network with Garage Services Online, a leading provider of top performing websites which works exclusively within t…
BM Catalysts adds SCRs to its product portfolio
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
BM Catalysts has expanded its product offering by adding Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) references to its range, as it continues to remain at the forefront of development and technologies to meet …
OSRAM TRUCK FLARE helps to warn drivers of dangerous situations
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
In the event of an accident, being seen on a busy road is of paramount importance, and therefore lighting specialist OSRAM has launched the OSRAM LEDguardian®TRUCK FLARE Signal. The LED warning light …
Schaeffler strengthens bearings business and develops bearings for e-mobility
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
Innovative bearing solutions play a key role in sustainable mobility by making powertrains and chassis systems more energy efficient. In electrified vehicles, every bit of energy saved translates into…
FST takes a closer look at climate and cost
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
If you fly from Berlin to the northwest and briefly look out of the window of the plane, you find yourself looking down on a blue surface, glittering like a lake and embedded in the landscape. But at …
Exol Lubricants’ Optima oil gains Jaguar Land Rover approval
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
Exol Lubricants’ Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 engine oil has been formally approved for use by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) across the majority of the manufacturer’s vehicles. The British vehicle manufacturer has …
NSK and thyssenkrupp evaluate automotive joint venture
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
NSK Ltd and thyssenkrupp AG have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a potential joint venture between NSK Steering and thyssenkrupp Automotive. Both companies will now enter an asse…
OSRAM secures Auto Express awards commendation for Night Breaker 200
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
OSRAM’s Night Breaker 200 has received a commendation in the Headlamp Bulb category in Auto Express’ annual product awards. The OSRAM Night Breaker 200 proved popular with its 150-metre-long beam and …
ZF [pro]Tech offering takes centre stage at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
ZF Aftermarket, under its ZF [pro]Tech initiative, is gearing up to arm garages and bodyshop technicians with the technical skills and know-how required to service and maintain the vehicles of today a…
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 4.69580 Glow plug
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
The glow plug is an electrically heatable heating element and protrudes into the cylinder. Since the fuel injected into the combustion chamber ignites poorly when the diesel engine is started cold, gl…
LKQ Europe is committed to becoming a net-zero emissions company
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
LKQ Europe, Europe’s Automotive Aftermarket leader, has reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a net-zero emissions company by 2050. LKQ Corporation recently revealed its 2021 Sustainability Report out…
Exol-sponsored cycling team to tackle Ride London
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
The Exol-sponsored WSCC cycling squad will aim to complete Ride London Essex this weekend (29th May), a 100-mile mass participation cycle sportive. WSCC will take to the roads of London and Essex over…
Latest ICON tool now available from SERENCO
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
ICON from Swedish diagnostic manufacturer; Autocom® is the latest diagnostic tool for cars, vans, trucks, buses and trailers. It is one of the newest and most advanced VCI’s on the market with integra…
Double hydraulic stops comes to the aftermarket
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
At a time where active suspension is becoming a reality in passenger cars and semi-active solutions are present in more segments than ever before, a collaboration between KYB and Citroën introduced a …
GSF Car Parts opens new Wigan branch
Date: Wednesday 01 June 2022
Growing motor factor GSF Car Parts opened the doors to its new Wigan branch last week. The opening is the latest in a flurry of new GSF branches across the UK, with sites in Yeovil, Avonmouth, the Wir…
Keeping together what belongs together (1)
Date: Wednesday 01 June 2022
Lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions – the road that stretches before the automotive industry is clearly mapped out. Whether the journey to climate-friendly is taken with the combustion or electric…
DVSA notification on MOT testing
Date: Monday 30 May 2022
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is writing to all MOT testers today around any potential changes to the MOT test frequency. It will say that "Prior to introducing legislation, the Gover…
Last chance to register for member networking event on 8 June
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Members wishing to attend the IAAF’s exclusive networking event on 8 June must register by no later than 1 June. If you haven’t yet registered, please email anns@iaaf.co.uk for the link. IAAF is host…
“Save the date” – Industry Briefing Session 5 July
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
The next IAAF Industry Briefing Session will take place on Tuesday 5 July at sales-i Solihull. The theme this time around is “Digitalisation of the Aftermarket” and will reflect the changing nature of…
IAAF Service Provider Hive Insurance to exhibit at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Maggie Norris, from IAAF Service Provider Hive Insurance has advised that they happy to be exhibiting at the forthcoming UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at the NEC on the 8th and 9th June. Maggie will be…
It’s ‘Conversation Week’ and Ben announces new UK roadshow – ‘Ben on the Road’
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
This week is National Conversation Week here in the UK – an opportunity to pause and take some time to connect with our family, friends and colleagues. To mark the occasion, Ben, the automotive indust…
Exol Lubricants and Chemodex join forces with Taylors Transport for British Truck Racing Championship
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Exol Lubricants and one of its distributors Chemodex are sponsoring Taylors Transport Racing in the new season of the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC). Taylors Transport Racing is headed up by…
Max wins in MINI CHALLENGE at Brands Hatch
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Racing driver Max Coates – who is sponsored by ignition and sensor specialist NGK – grabbed his first win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season in a dramatic final race of the weekend at Brands Hatch. I…
School of Thought partners with UK Garage and Bodyshop Event to fight skills gap issues
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will feature education initiative School of Thought, as statistics reveal that the automotive aftermarket industry is facing the imminent retirement of up to 40 percen…
IAAF members at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Many IAAF members will be exhibiting at the forthcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event which is taking place on 8 and 9 June at the NEC Birmingham. Among those who will be present are the following co…
IAAF Activity Report: Events begin in earnest
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
It’s been a busy week for events as Head of Membership Development Mike Smallbone attended the CV Show in Birmingham before exhibiting at MechanExpert in Northern Ireland, while also presenting to FG7…
Cost of living measures unveiled
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a package of measures intended to ease the impact of the rising cost of living. These include: Every household in the UK will be given £400 by the government in O…
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