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HMRC calls on businesses to get ready to move to customs IT platform over the summer
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be writing to businesses to tell them about a change to the UK’s customs systems. The letter includes information about the work under way to move to a single UK cus…
Self-driving shuttle to take to the roads around Birmingham Airport
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
A state-of-the-art self-driving shuttle will take to the roads around Birmingham Airport, transporting passengers, as part of ground-breaking trials getting underway in Solihull. This is the latest ph…
Sales trends & predictions for 2022: the future is digital
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
2022 could bring about the start of a new exciting era, but what could this new world look like for the future of sales? Last year was a time of constant change, in more ways than one, we've seen lots…
Arnold Clark Autoparts revamps Ultratec brand
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
Ultratec oil, available exclusively at Arnold Clark Autoparts, has undergone a vast expansion to its range with a substantial brand refresh, revealing new branding and packaging, as the range continue…
First Line expands range with 52 new products
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
Automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has expanded its product offering with 52 new references. First Line Ltd. is meeting the needs of the constantly growing and aging car parc across the…
High fuel prices? How drivers can economise
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
The current prices at the filling station can bring tears to a driver’s eyes. There’s nothing we can do to change the prices per se, but there are a number of simple ways to reduce the running costs o…
Corteco - new to range products: March 2022
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
Corteco have increased our range of vibration control range and oil seals range for vehicles such as: AUDI, BMW, FIAT, FORD, MERCEDES, MITSUBISHI and TOYOTA. All products are designed to meet the high…
Autotech host inaugural Talent Recharge event in Milton Keynes
Date: Thursday 24 March 2022
IAAF attended the Autotech Group's inaugural event, Talent Recharge 2022, which was held at the Redbull Racing's HQ in Milton Keynes. James Osbourne of the Recruitment Network, led the participants th…
Same day supply deal of Borg & Beck agreed
Date: Thursday 24 March 2022
First Line Ltd. has reached a national distribution agreement with Marathon Warehouse Distribution to supply the Borg & Beck brand to motor factors on a frequent same-day delivery service. As part…
Having trouble sleeping? advice and support from Ben
Date: Wednesday 23 March 2022
If you’re struggling with sleep, it would seem you’re not the only one! According to Ben's recent health and wellbeing survey, 1 in 2 automotive people have been affected by poor sleep. It’s recommend…
First Line Ltd. voted Supplier of the Year at CAT Awards 2022
Date: Wednesday 23 March 2022
First Line Ltd. has been named the ‘Supplier of the Year’ at the CAT Awards 2022, as voted for by professionals within the automotive aftermarket via CAT’s website. Taking place at The Lowry Hotel in …
Lucas Oil cars in promising start to F2 season
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
Both Lucas Oil sponsored cars were in the points when the F2 motor racing season roared back into life in Bahrain, last weekend. Strong performances over two eventful races promised to deliver a far b…
First Line Ltd. expands Borg and Beck Classic Clutch range
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
Automotive aftermarket specialists First Line Ltd. has expanded its Classic Clutch product offering through its Borg and Beck brand, featuring further innovations to meet today’s exacting quality stan…
IAAF adds After.Marketing agency to its membership
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed Shropshire-based marketing agency After.Marketing as their latest service member. After.Marketing offers a full complement of mark…
The opening of AS-PL España!
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
We announce that another foreign branch of AS-PL has been opened. This time we invite you to Valencia in Spain. AS-PL España is the third foreign branch of AS-PL. The first AS-PL UK Ltd. was establish…
Delphi Technologies Aftermarket awarded Premier Data Supplier Status with TecDoc®
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
At the end of 2021 Delphi Technologies Aftermarket, a brand of BorgWarner Inc., was awarded Premier Data Supplier status by TecDoc. The TecDoc catalogue provides users with optimum visibility of parts…
Fourth time in a row: HELLA again recognised by General Motors as a 2021 Supplier of the Year winner
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
Automotive lighting and electronics expert HELLA was named a GM Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors’ 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards, again in two categories: Chassis Electronics and…
REPXPERT Academy LIVE is back!
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
It has been a very long time since the last free REPXPERT Academy Live training day, when Basingstoke College of Technology hosted the Schaeffler technical team back in January 2020. With the pandemic…
IMI publishes Diversity Task Force Report
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has published the final Report from its wide-ranging Diversity Task Force. Led by IMI President, Professor Jim Saker and IMI Chief Operating Officer, Lesley W…
MAHLE releases technical bulletin on importance of cleaned cooling systems
Date: Monday 21 March 2022
Thermal management specialist, MAHLE, has reminded technicians of the importance and benefits of cleaning cooling systems following contamination. In its latest technical bulletin, MAHLE points out th…
A new launch of air springs added to the Apec range
Date: Monday 21 March 2022
Apec leaps into a new season with the launch of air springs to its flourishing range of non-braking components. Apec Air Springs are designed with comfort and excellence in mind, and by using premium …
Repair kit, brake caliper: suitable for Scania
Date: Monday 21 March 2022
Art. no.: 1.35057 replaces 1906779 The main task of the brake caliper is to convert the pneumatic pressure in the braking system into a mechanical force – in order to reduce the vehicle's speed. In th…
Hayley Pells, Avia Autos, joins IAAF Council
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
The IAAF has formed its new look council including distributors, suppliers, buying groups, service providers and garages, who come together regularly to debate industry issues and IAAF policy, ensurin…
Autotech Training appoints first Managing Director dedicated to the brand
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
Autotech Training has appointed Colin Gleghorn as Managing Director. The decision to create a Managing Director position responsible solely for Autotech Training, which is a division of Autotech Group…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 18 March 2022
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
IAAF Dinner Sponsorship sales launch next weekSponsorship of the IAAF Conference and Annual Awards Dinner, sponsored by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) will open next week! To support members further …
Tony East RIP
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
The IAAF has just learned that Tony East, founder of ARE and also founder of the ARE Classic Motorcycle collection in Kirk Michael on the Isle of Man, passed away peacefully on Saturday 26 February 20…
BM Catalysts appoints new purchasing manager
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
UK manufacturer of catalytic converters, DPFs and front pipes, BM Catalysts, has appointed David Chester as its new purchasing manager. With 12 years’ experience in UK manufacturing, Chester’s main ob…
Brake check with the Parts Specialists from Diesel Technic
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
In the new workshop video by the Parts Specialists, the brake system of a transporter is examined more closely and then repaired by the workshop professionals Lars and Kevin. As always, viewers get to…
Yuasa return to Porsche Carrera Cup as title sponsor of Duckhams Yuasa Racing
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
GS Yuasa have announced that their Yuasa battery brand, the UK market leader for automotive batteries, are to continue in the fast-paced Porsche Carrera Cup GB as joint title sponsor of Duckhams Yuasa…
NEW alternator A5447S in AS-PL offer
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A5447S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - the line of products th…
MAHLE releases technical bulletin on unique servicing requirements of BMW radiators
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
Thermal Management specialists MAHLE has issued specific guidance on working with BMW radiators in its latest technical bulletin. MAHLE has reminded technicians that when installing a new radiator on …
Global supply chain takes further hit as China widens covid lockdowns
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
Multinational companies have halted some operations as China widens its Covid lockdowns - among its biggest since the start of the pandemic. Tens of millions of people across the country face restrict…
Exol Lubricants sets new standards in engine oil performance
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
Exol Lubricants’ new Optima C3 LS 0W-30 is the latest in a line of fully synthetic, low SAPS engine oils to set new standards in engine oil performance. The new generation Optima engine oil boasts out…
Textar to join forces again with Newell and Wright Motorsport for 2022 British Truck Racing season
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
TMD Friction will once again partner Newell and Wright Motorsport in the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) via its Textar brand. Newell and Wright Motorsport is headed up by veteran driver John…
OESAA launches garage forum profile series – first up, Oldfields Garage Services!
Date: Friday 18 March 2022
The OESAA Garage Forum profile series kicks off with Tim Benson, Oldfields Garage Services director. An independent garage in Leominster, a rural town in Herefordshire, Tim reveals his journey from be…
CMA has published details and timeline for review of Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
The CMA has now published the timeline and details for its review of the retained Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation to inform its recommendation to government on whether to replace or vary it w…
CMA launches investigation into recycling of cars and vans
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the recycling of old or written-off vehicles. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reason to sus…
Businesses to benefit from extension to plug-in van and truck grants
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
Businesses will be supported to make the switch to electric as the government commits to a 2-year extension of plug-in van and truck grants. The move is expected to support the purchase of tens of th…
Exhibitors give a glimpse of what’s on offer at inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, presented by Automechanika Birmingham, provides the first opportunity for the industry to meet face to face on this scale since 2019, and get hands-on, learn, network…
Reman group's UK arm appoints administrators
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
The Coleshill-headquartered UK arm of Remy Automotive UK Ltd. has appointed administrators who are hopeful that "significant parts" of the wider group can be rescued. The motor parts remanufacturing b…
AS-PL donated 100,000 PLN to help Ukraine
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
For almost 20 days we have been observing the situation in Ukraine with great regret and anxiety. In order to support humanitarian activities that are organized in our country, we decided to transfer …
DENSO group supports the humanitarian effort to help the emergency situation in Ukraine
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
DENSO is deeply saddened by the situation in Ukraine, where many Ukrainians have been forced to flee to neighbouring countries such as the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary. It has therefore started …
LKQ Euro Car Parts concludes International Women’s Day celebrations with Automotive 30% Club patronage announcement
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
Annick Jourdenais, CFO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, has become a patron of the Automotive 30% Club, to conclude the business’ busy week of International Women’s Day celebrations. The Automotive 30% Club was…
NGK receives new industry environmental award
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK has been presented with a prestigious new industry accolade. The company received the inaugural Environmental Award at leading UK magazine CAT’s 2022 Awards, sponsor…
Talent Recharge aims to “keep vital recruitment conversation going” at Autoinform Live Dublin
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is thrilled to host Talent Recharge, powered by Autotech Group, at Autoinform Live Dublin, which takes place at the RDS on the 2nd and …
Building success together
Date: Thursday 17 March 2022
Correct, comprehensive and up-to-date catalogue data is crucial for success in the independent automotive aftermarket. That is why TecAlliance is introducing a series of measures to ensure excellent d…
New to range parts from Corteco: March 2022
Date: Tuesday 15 March 2022
Corteco have launched new parts for Renault, Toyota, BMW and Citroen. LOOKING FOR A PARTICULAR SEAL? With findyourseal.com you will find your seal fast and easy. Simply enter the dimensions in the…
Exol oil meets latest ACEA C5 and C6 specifications
Date: Tuesday 15 March 2022
Exol Lubricants’ new Optima C5 C6 LSFE 0W-20 is the latest in a line of fully synthetic, low SAPS engine oils delivering improved fuel economy, and meets the latest ACEA specifications. The next-gener…
LIQUI MOLY makes changing the oil for automatic transmissions even easier
Date: Tuesday 15 March 2022
Just a few years ago, changing the oil in automatic transmissions was time-consuming and complicated. With Gear Tronic, the German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY paved the way for workshops to…
Nutexa promote benefits of mountain biking on mental health
Date: Monday 14 March 2022
Manufacturer of braking friction material Nutexa Frictions has joined forces with Total MTB, a not-for-profit community centred around the benefits of mountain biking on mental health. Nutexa Friction…
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