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New oil for Ford models: LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 6610
Date: Friday 15 October 2021
With Top Tec 6610, LIQUI MOLY is launching a new motor oil on the market that meets the latest Ford requirements (WSS M2C 952-A1), among others. “This is a top-of-the-line oil that reduces fuel consum…
MAHLE supports Liebherr in developing hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty engines
Date: Friday 15 October 2021
MAHLE Powertrain, the development service provider of automotive supplier MAHLE is supporting Liebherr Machines Bulle SA in their research aimed at developing hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engin…
HELLA SOS 360° warning lamp: compact warning light for car and motorcycle
Date: Friday 15 October 2021
Whenever there is a breakdown or an accident, it is essential to secure the location in question. This explains why in many countries the warning triangle is required by law. But until this is set up,…
BM calls for greater enforcement now of current regulations on emissions
Date: Friday 15 October 2021
BM Catalysts has called for a greater clampdown on the use of poor quality emissions control devices, such as catalytic converters, in order to bring about a serious reduction of harmful vehicle emiss…
New IAAF Products & Services eBulletin to target over 7500 garages
Date: Friday 15 October 2021
The new IAAF Products & Services eBulletin will launch on Tuesday 26th October and will reach more than 7500 independent garages. Mark Field, IAAF Chief Executive, said: “IAAF along with its membe…
Driving up quality employment solutions - The Automotive Recruitment Alliance
Date: Thursday 14 October 2021
Autotech Group, Glen Callum Associates and KPI People, three of the UK’s top automotive recruitment specialists, have formed The Automotive Recruitment Alliance in a bid to streamline the recruitment …
Spinning for The Stroke Association
Date: Thursday 14 October 2021
Nick Racklyeft of Corteco is doing a sponsored bike spinning event throughout October to help raise funds for the Stroke Association. His aim is to do 250 miles on his spin bike which, considering his…
MAHLE new appointment
Date: Thursday 14 October 2021
Continuing its tradition of promoting from within, MAHLE Aftermarket has promoted Nick Pye (pictured) to Senior Sales Manager, while maintaining responsibility for his key accounts in the South region…
MAM Software announces strategic partnership with Automotive Automation
Date: Thursday 14 October 2021
MAM Software (a Kerridge Commercial Systems company), the provider of leading business management solution Autopart, has announced its partnership with Automotive Automation (AutoMM). The partnership …
Partbusters continues to give back with new training partnership
Date: Thursday 14 October 2021
UK automotive parts distributor, Partbusters, has partnered with the Department of Work and Pensions to launch a nationwide programme to support employment and growth within the UK, creating and provi…
Londoners dodge new ULEZ charges and save with a new electric car on subscription
Date: Thursday 14 October 2021
London drivers could subscribe to a brand new and fully insured electric car for less than it will cost to be allowed to drive their existing vehicle in the capital when the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (U…
New TechMan website launched to reflect ongoing Garage Management System development
Date: Thursday 14 October 2021
Garage Management System, TechMan has announced the launch of a new website to better showcase its extensive and continually growing list of powerful features specifically developed to improve the day…
VW Van dealership kickstarts careers for automotive college leavers with Autotech Academy
Date: Friday 08 October 2021
A Volkswagen Van dealership, who employed three Autotech Academy interns, has highlighted the benefits of the initiative which has enhanced its workforce. Looking to recruit skilled vehicle technician…
NGK manager’s marathon effort for charity
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
A member of NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd’s management team has taken part in the virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon to raise money for charity. Marketing Manager Mark Hallam took up the 26.2-mile c…
Arnold Clark Autoparts achieves 30 years of motor factoring
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
Arnold Clark Autoparts, one of the fastest growing UK motor factors, has achieved 30 years of motor factoring in the automotive aftermarket. The award-winning parts distributor, with branches across S…
CMA welcomes government proposals on new powers
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
The CMA has responded to the government’s proposals to enhance its ability to tackle breaches of competition and consumer law, and empower the Digital Markets Unit (DMU). The CMA’s responses welcome t…
Exol-sponsored WSCC cycling team successfully completes Sea-to-Sea challenge
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
Exol Lubricants supported the WSCC cycling team as they took on the Sea-to-Sea challenge (C2C), cycling from Whitehaven to Tynemouth on 5 and 6 August, raising over £4,000 for three of their favourite…
Last chance to book for hybrid IAAF Industry Briefing session
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
The next IAAF Industry Briefing session will will be taking place next Tuesday, 12th October, and will welcome a limited number of members with the opportunity for safe networking, as well as continui…
New UK Garage and Bodyshop Event unveils strong line up of training partners and exhibitors for June 2022
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
The new UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (brought to market by the organisers of Automechanika Birmingham and auto:resource) is already proving popular with major automotive aftermarket suppliers, with th…
Schaeffler announces major update to REPXPERT workshop portal
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
With its reputation for putting the needs of aftermarket professionals first, Schaeffler continues to do what it does best, completely redesigning its popular REPXPERT portal to provide an even greate…
Data quality as a success factor at TMD Friction
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
For TMD Friction, the global leader in brake pad technology, data quality is of strategic importance. For over ten years, a specialised data team has been continuously improving product and catalogue …
IAAF Activity Report w-e 8 October 2021
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. Northern Ireland MOTWe have completed the fir…
Philips Automotive Products lighting up the way to the top
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
This weekend will see the finals of the Lumileds and Philips Automotive Lighting-supported UK Top Technician and Top Garage Awards for 2020/21. Hundreds of British garages and technicians applied to e…
MAM Software helps supplier assure customers of accurate product data in Autocat
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
MAM Software is pleased to announce that Capricorn Car Parts Ltd has now successfully updated its product data from V7 to V8 in Autocat, the UK’s leading web-driven vehicle parts catalogue. Moving fro…
Emil makes the podium as NGK riders excel in World Speedway Championship
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
NGK-sponsored Emil Sayfutdinov has finished third in the 2021 FIM Speedway World Championship. The Russian finished behind fellow countryman Artem Laguta and runner-up Bartosz Zmarzlik at the end of a…
BM Catalysts launches new-to-range parts to cover expanding European car parc
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
The UK’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket catalytic converters, DPFs and front pipes, BM Catalysts, has unveiled 22 new references in its ever-growing product portfolio to cover over two million ad…
Prepare for the winter season with Exol’s Antifreeze range
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
Exol Lubricants is encouraging technicians, garages and workshops to prepare for the winter season by stocking up on its leading Antifreeze range to cover the passenger car (PC) and commercial vehicle…
MAHLE introduces new references to thermal management portfolio
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has extended its ever-expanding thermal management range, with the addition of over 90 new references to cover the growing European vehicle car parc. The latest new-to-range produ…
Borg & Beck urges aftermarket to get winter-ready with filter replacements
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
With winter fast approaching and the DVLA reporting that 60 percent of all MOTs for the year will take place in the second half of the year, First Line Ltd., via its Borg & Beck brand, is advising…
26 percent higher sales and 75 percent more revenue at LIQUI MOLY
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
Perhaps it’s the curse of success: Whereas demand otherwise determined the growth of the German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY, it is now the supply of raw materials. In the first nine months …
New NGK building a symbol of company’s transformation
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
NGK has continued its environmental sustainability drive with the opening of a new office building at its Komaki Plant in Japan. The world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist’s new ‘N-FOREST’ bui…
Optima C5 LSJ 0W-20 gains approval from Jaguar Land Rover
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
Leading lubricants supplier, Exol, has received approval from Jaguar Land Rover for its Optima C5 LSJ 0W-20, to their STJLR.51.5122 specification. Optima C5 LSJ 0W-20 is the latest generation fully sy…
OSRAM unveils TRUCKSTAR PRO range updates
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
Leading automotive lighting specialist, OSRAM, has updated the features in its well established, powerful TRUCKSTAR PRO range; for a brighter light offering for the CV market. Ideal for professional d…
NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd - MechanEx Sandown Park preview
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd is looking forward to exhibiting at its first automotive show since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. The leading supplier of…
AAG to headline sponsor IAAF Virtual Conference 2021
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is delighted to announce that leading automotive trading group, Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), is the headline sponsor of its 2021 Virtual Confer…
The perfect storm – episode 3 China factory closures
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
In the latest of our “perfect storm” articles, we look at the latest impacts on the global supply chain. In the past week, more than 100 companies have notified stock markets of production suspensions…
HELLA introduces new Modular Lightbar for municipal vehicles
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
Municipal emergency vehicles are operating day and night to provide the safety required on the roads. Individual beacons are often insufficient for warning other road users in good time when work is t…
Fuel crisis cancels book launch
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
The difficult decision to postpone our book launch this weekend was made late this afternoon, we couldn't in good conscience ask for commitment to an event that in some cases required significant trav…
Banner’s six top tips for long battery life
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
For drivers of all ages, whether experienced or inexperienced, probably the most frustrating thing to encounter is a car that simply won’t start! However as Europe’s leading manufacturer of batteries …
UK gas market explained
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
There has recently been widespread media coverage of wholesale gas prices, and the effect this could have on energy bills. The impact on certain areas of industry, and its ability to continue producti…
LKQ Euro Car Parts relaunches training offering as LKQ Academy
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
LKQ Euro Car Parts has announced the launch of LKQ Academy, a new and improved training platform for independent garages and bodyshops. The launch follows the conclusion of a programme of business int…
Farewell to furlough
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
The IAAF's legal helpline provider, Lawgistics, have produced some guiddance for employers on their responsibilities following the end of the furlough scheme on 30th September 2021. An employer is abl…
WhoCanFixMyCar and Amazon partnership brings new tyre fitting service to UK
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
WhoCanFixMyCar has teamed up with Amazon to offer its customers a dedicated professional tyre fitting service across the UK. WhoCanFixMyCar has provided a dedicated ‘fit it now’ platform through which…
IAAF Activity Report w/e 1 October 2021
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. Fuel shortagesThe IAAF has sought information…
Brake Engineering introduces surge of new calipers to mark 40th year
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
Brake Engineering has introduced an impressive 82 new brake calipers since the start of 2021, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary by continuing its commitment to innovation and service in the automo…
Ring launches Xenon200 bulb for brighter future
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
As the nation returns to normality, more people are heading on staycations and making road trips to see family, friends and business acquaintances. The latest launch from Ring offers drivers up to 200…
PartsinMotion.co.uk unveils NAPA dispensing stand for technicians
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
Garages and service centres should prepare for the MOT season with NAPA’s new bulb dispensing stand, providing technicians with easy access to its popular bulb range, says PartsinMotion.co.uk. Lightin…
OESAA reveals First Brands Group as newest member
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is thrilled to welcome First Brands Group as a new member of its organisation. First Brands Group, which originated from TRICO Group in…
Teng Tools joins The Parts Alliance
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
With more than 30 years’ experience developing tools for a myriad of sectors, including the aftermarket, Teng Tools has now become a supplier to The Parts Alliance to spread its range even further. Th…
FAI Automotive Announcement
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
Originally founded in the 1960s by the Walker family, FAI Automotive plc (“FAI”) has thrived and expanded to become a brand leader in the automotive parts distribution aftermarket, generating a turnov…
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