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Highway Code changes set to take effect this weekend
Date: Friday 28 January 2022
Changes to The Highway Code designed to enhance safety for all road-users – particularly those most at risk – are set to come into effect from 29 January 2022, as the government continues to build bac…
HSE online training - February 2022
Date: Friday 28 January 2022
HSE is continuing to deliver a wide variety of innovative and relevant training courses and events online. Their training is built around current real-world expertise and expert science, and it is ful…
Help to shape the understanding of COVID-19 transmission
Date: Friday 28 January 2022
It has been announced that the PROTECT COVID-19 National Core Study on transmission and environment will continue for another year. The PROTECT COVID-19 National Core Study is a UK-wide research progr…
UK CV manufacturing recovering as home delivery boom drives demand
Date: Friday 28 January 2022
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 11.3% in 2021, following the worst year on record (dating back to 1933), with 73,600 of the latest vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lin…
Law Commission publishes report on autonomous vehicles
Date: Friday 28 January 2022
Work began on the report in 2018 when the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) asked the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission to undertake a far-reaching …
IAAF AGM 2022 and Council nomination reminder
Date: Friday 28 January 2022
Members are reminded that the Annual General Meeting of Members will be taking place at 10:30am on THURSDAY 17th February 2022. This meeting wiill be a hybrid event; due to social distancing measures …
IAAF Activity Report w-e 28 January 2022
Date: Friday 28 January 2022
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during what has been another extremely busy week. IAAF Aftermarket Careers …
IAAF shines a light on recruitment and skills issues in new webinar
Date: Friday 28 January 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has successfully hosted its first service provider webinar, looking at the major issues around recruitment and skills in the automotive afterma…
LKQ Euro Car Parts extends partnership with Kawasaki and Storm Stacey for the 2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship
Date: Tuesday 25 January 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts, the UK’s leading automotive parts distributor, has extended its title partnership with Kawasaki for the next Bennetts British Superbike Championship - the leading road racing super…
Most complete high-end garage diagnostic tool now available
Date: Tuesday 25 January 2022
Technicians can now get their hands on a newly developed, high-end vehicle diagnostic tool, the X-431 Euro Tab III, introduced by Launch UK, featuring the new Smartlink® C VCI, an advanced module allo…
TecDoc now includes tyre data
Date: Monday 24 January 2022
Finding the right tyre quickly and easily – that's now possible with the new tyre product category in the TecDoc Catalogue. The summer, winter and all-season tyres suitable for the vehicle are display…
New Partbusters website makes finding high-quality parts quick and easy
Date: Monday 24 January 2022
Tech innovator and automotive parts and crash repair products supplier, Partbusters, has launched a slick new e-commerce website, helping technicians and enthusiasts find required parts easier and fas…
Kon'nichiwa Tokyo! GS Yuasa launch competition to win the trip of a lifetime to Japan
Date: Monday 24 January 2022
Building on the hugely successful launch of their Power What Matters campaign, Japanese-based battery manufacturer GS Yuasa have launched a competition to win a trip of a lifetime to Tokyo. The prize,…
Hybrid system from Schaeffler subsidiary Compact Dynamics, revolutionises the World Rally Championship
Date: Monday 24 January 2022
During the Monte Carlo Rally (January 20–23), the hybrid era in the International Automobile Federation (FIA) World Rally Championship (WRC) began and through its subsidiary Compact Dynamics, Schaeffl…
OSRAM and Ring will be hitting the road with new Workshop Solutions Van
Date: Monday 24 January 2022
Automotive aftermarket specialists, OSRAM and Ring, will be launching a joint initiative, teaming up with distributors across the country to bring the latest in automotive lighting and garage and work…
Comline inspires automotive industry: award-winning British brand hits 20,000 followers on Facebook!
Date: Monday 24 January 2022
Comline Auto Parts (Comline) is thrilled to share that it has reached 20,000 Facebook followers and in recognition of reaching the milestone, the award-winning British brand has received glowing feedb…
First Line Ltd. kickstarts 2022 by bolstering its sales team
Date: Monday 24 January 2022
First Line Ltd. has kickstarted the new year by further strengthening its sales team announcing a new appointment and promotion, as it gears up for another successful and productive 12 months. Chris P…
TMD Friction shortlisted for IMI ‘Partner of the Year’ award
Date: Friday 21 January 2022
TMD Friction has been named amongst the nominations for the Institute of Motor Industry’s (IMI) 2022 awards, in the Partner of the Year category. The braking friction specialist has been recognised in…
Support from HMRC: SSP
Date: Friday 21 January 2022
HMRC has recently advised that the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate (SSPR) service is now open. Your business could be eligible for support if you employed fewer than 250 employees on 30 November 2021, and y…
Optimal changes name to UKS Distribution
Date: Friday 21 January 2022
Halesowen-based distributor Optimal UK has changed it’s name following a management buy-out last year; the business will now be called UKS Distribution and has a new website: www.uksdistribution.com U…
Covid restrictions lifted in England
Date: Friday 21 January 2022
The Prime Minister has announced that plan B restrictions are to be lifted in England. With immediate effect, the government is no longer requiring people to work from home if they can. Employers shou…
LKQ Euro Car Parts launches MAD springs range to help garages cater for specific needs of high-load drivers
Date: Friday 21 January 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts has expanded its offering for independent garages by adding auxiliary and reinforced springs from suspension systems specialist MAD to its product range. Customers of LKQ Euro Car P…
HELLA Black Magic LED series: Auxiliary lights now available in the European market
Date: Friday 21 January 2022
HELLA, the lighting and electronics expert has launched the new Black Magic LED series to the European market. The dustproof and waterproof housing and robust construction is specially designed for of…
Launch of Help to Grow Digital
Date: Friday 21 January 2022
The Help to Grow: Digital scheme to support smaller businesses in adopting digital technologies has now opened for applications. Under the scheme, eligible businesses can receive discounts of up to £5…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 21 January 2022
Date: Friday 21 January 2022
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during what has been another extremely busy week. European Commission plans…
European Commission plans to extend MVBER
Date: Thursday 20 January 2022
The European Commission is proposing to extend the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER) until 2028 – and revise slightly the accompanying guidelines – following a review process. The five…
LIQUI MOLY with a quantum leap and massive growth
Date: Wednesday 19 January 2022
They are doing it again: LIQUI MOLY reaches yet another all-time high. The German oil and additive manufacturer boosted its turnover to 733 million euro, an increase of 20 percent compared to 2020. “T…
Ben launches self-referral to free Life Coaching service for automotive community
Date: Tuesday 18 January 2022
While yesterday may have been Blue Monday, Ben, the automotive industry charity, has announced news to brighten the day of those wishing to kick start the new year! Ben is proud to announce that it is…
COVID-19 and the workplace FAQs
Date: Tuesday 18 January 2022
The rules regarding COVID-19 can be confusing for many, particularly with new rules being announced regularly, so Lawgistics have provided a list of answers to some frequently asked questions regardin…
Managing home workers’ Health and Safety: advice from Lawgistics
Date: Tuesday 18 January 2022
The Government has again said that (where possible) people should work from home. Consequently, the HSE have again reminded us that Employers have the same health and safety responsibilities for those…
Leading automotive distributor LKQ Euro Car Parts opens Cirencester branch
Date: Tuesday 18 January 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts, the UK’s leading automotive parts distributor, has opened its first branch in Cirencester. Located in the Love Lane Industrial Estate on Midland Road, the new store will give drive…
NEW alternator A0480S in AS-PL offer
Date: Monday 17 January 2022
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A0480S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and st…
First Line Ltd. introduces over 550 new-to-range products in 2021
Date: Monday 17 January 2022
Global automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has introduced a staggering 568 new references to its popular First Line, Borg & Beck and Key Parts product ranges in the past year, highli…
Apec launches new range of driveshafts, CV joints and boots
Date: Monday 17 January 2022
Apec continues to drive the way by adding a comprehensive range of driveshafts, CV joints and boots to its portfolio. By tapping into over 50 years of experience as an industry specialist, Apec once a…
MAHLE Annual Report wins Fox Finance Award
Date: Monday 17 January 2022
The MAHLE Annual Report 2020 has won gold at the Fox Finance Awards in the "Industry, Technology, Production" category. With this award, a jury of experts honors investor relations concepts "that demo…
LIQUI MOLY Team Engstler changes to Honda
Date: Monday 17 January 2022
Transition in automobile racing: With its Engstler racing team, the German motor oil and additive manufacturer become one of the main Honda customer team in the WTCR and TCR Germany. In the new season…
Brand new GS Yuasa ‘Powering What Matters’ advertising campaign hits TV screens nationwide
Date: Monday 17 January 2022
Centred around a 40 second television advert, the nationwide 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 notic…
Why you need to make workshop efficiency a priority for 2022
Date: Monday 17 January 2022
The owner of a Horsham-based independent garage has spoken-out about how it has significantly reduced admin work, improved communications and streamlined workshop jobs thanks to the transformational s…
When it comes to truck expertise – Diesel Technic - Complete range for all types of vehicles
Date: Monday 17 January 2022
Over the past years and decades Diesel Technic has continuously expanded its product range. The offering now includes spare parts for trailers, buses, transporters and other applications. But it all s…
IAAF AGM 2022 - Notification
Date: Friday 14 January 2022
IAAF Members are advised that the Annual General Meeting of Members will be taking place at 10:30am on THURSDAY 17th February 2022. This meeting will be a hybrid event; due to social distancing measur…
Shape your IAAF Golf Day
Date: Friday 14 January 2022
As announced during the IAAF Conference in December, the federation is restarting its events programme following the easing of COVID related restrictions and is inviting feedback from the membership r…
IAAF Council Elections 2022
Date: Friday 14 January 2022
Each year a number of Members of the IAAF Council reach the end of their term of office and either have to seek re-election (if eligible) or step down. This year we are seeking nominations for 2 compo…
IAAF webinar tackles recruitment & skills
Date: Friday 14 January 2022
The first Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) service provider webinar will look to address the major issues the automotive aftermarket supply chain faces around recruitment and skill…
IAAF Activity Report – IAAF’s objectives for 2022
Date: Friday 14 January 2022
A busy first full week of the New Year at IAAF with numerous meetings taking place. There are numerous objectives for the Federation this year. These include: The upcoming renewal of Block Exemption R…
IMI unveils heroes that have excelled in unprecedented times
Date: Friday 14 January 2022
The shortlist for the Institute of Motor Industry’s (IMI) 2022 Awards have been unveiled. The six categories are designed to recognise the incredible talent, commitment and passion of individuals and …
LKQ Euro Car Parts training schedule kicks up a gear in busiest year yet
Date: Friday 14 January 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts has published the 2022 course schedule for its LKQ Academy, in what is set to be its busiest year for training yet. The programme includes more hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) trai…
Sponsor Link: Corteco UK & Ireland
Date: Friday 14 January 2022
25 years of expertise in the independent automotive aftermarket 25 years ago Corteco became part of the Freudenberg Group and started its business activities in a new alliance in October 1996. As the …
Ben launches new website to improve support for automotive community
Date: Thursday 13 January 2022
Ben, the automotive industry charity, is proud to announce the launch of its new website for 2022 – www.ben.org.uk - designed to offer quick and easy access to essential self-help tools and resources …
BM Catalysts expands business to meet demand
Date: Thursday 13 January 2022
UK manufacturer of catalytic converters, DPFs and front pipes, BM Catalysts, has further boosted its capacity to supply products throughout Europe in order to meet ongoing demand. The company is curre…
Excellent data quality on the rise
Date: Thursday 13 January 2022
165 leading parts manufacturers in the automotive aftermarket were awarded the title of "Premier Data Supplier" by TecAlliance during the last evaluation in December 2021. The seal of quality, which w…
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