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Ring set to illuminate aftermarket with strategic business revamp
Date: Monday 15 January 2024
Ring Automotive set to illuminate the independent automotive aftermarket with strategic business revamp Celebrating 50 years of excellence in the automotive industry Ring Automotive, the supplier of p…
Mintex Racing launches #legendarybraking high-performance Race Ranges at Autosport International 2024
Date: Friday 12 January 2024
NEW for 2024, Mintex Racing has revitalised its high-performance Race Ranges, consisting of both road-legal and track-only products. These next-generation brake pads were officially launched on the 1…
First Line nominated for 'Supplier of the Year' at CAT Awards 2024
Date: Friday 12 January 2024
First Line Ltd. has been shortlisted for the 'Supplier of the Year' award at CAT Awards 2024, highlighting its steadfast commitment to continuing to meet customer demand. In the past year, First Line…
Five reasons why the Right to Repair campaign will be built on positivity not fear
Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
In 2024, IAAF is launching a new Right to Repair Campaign aimed at highlighting the mobility choices available to motorists through the automotive aftermarket of suppliers, motor factors and garages..…
First Line Ltd. finishes the year on a high with another 32 introductions added to its range
Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
Aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has added 32 new references to its high-quality product lines, resulting in a grand total of 780 introductions throughout 2023. The company is committed to conti…
NAPA Truck Launches Shock Absorbers
Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
Commercial vehicle aftermarket brand NAPA Truck proudly introduces its latest range of advanced shock absorbers. These cutting-edge components redefine the standards of stability, control, and comfort…
Juratek kickstarts 2024 with additional cylinders, calipers and brake pads
Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
Juratek has revealed 25 new additions for the start of the year, including one Wheel Cylinder, 20 Calipers, and four Brake Pads for enhanced vehicle performance and safety. The brand’s new part number…
Ecobat Battery showcases its latest product data
Date: Wednesday 10 January 2024
Identifying the correct part for any particular application is key for both factors supplying, and workshops fitting, replacement components, which is why quality product data is priority for Ecobat B…
“High performance starts from the box” campaign from Magnetti Marelli
Date: Wednesday 10 January 2024
Antonio Giovinazzi, who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2023 at the wheel of the Ferrari Hypercar 499P, is representing the quality of Magneti Marelli Parts & Services products. Antonio Giovinazzi has…
Warranty Insight: Steering towards better customer care
Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024
Warranties in the used car sector are gaining traction, hailed as the peace-of-mind solution for buyers wary of potential post-purchase pitfalls. But let’s delve into the real value of these used car …
TMD Friction’s Nick Hayes recognised with Outstanding Achievement award at IAAF annual ceremony
Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024
After an illustrious career at TMD Friction spanning close to 21 years, Nick Hayes, UK Sales Manager for Car has been honoured with the Outstanding Achievement award at the Independent Automotive Afte…
NAPA Truck Launches Exhaust Temperature Sensors
Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024
Commercial vehicle aftermarket manufacturer NAPA Truck has released its new range of Exhaust Temperature Sensors for commercial vehicles. Exhaust temperature sensors are a vital component of a vehicle…
Record number of vans on road presents opportunities for garages and turbo repair specialists
Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024
A record number of light commercial vehicles are now on UK roads, newly released figures have shown, which puts garages and turbo repair specialists in a great position to thrive as the vehicle parc g…
DENSO’s bees in harmony with the community
Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024
Although it might come as a surprise, there have been beehives on the roof of DENSO’s headquarters since 2015 and the bee population is now around 200,000 According to the United Nations Environment P…
Delphi unveils latest round of first-to-market brakes
Date: Monday 08 January 2024
Delphi has unveiled its latest first-to-market braking releases, with parts now available for several new Nissan, Renault and Fiat models. Brake drums and shoes, once a staple in automotive braking sy…
GSF Car Parts offers bumper Christmas to Burton Garage with £5,000 prize
Date: Monday 08 January 2024
NATIONAL motor factor GSF Car Parts rewarded more than a thousand customers with a bumper Christmas through its All Wrapped Up promotion, with Staffordshire garage VW Services bagging a £5,000 grand p…
Navigating the roads of garage life: An advocate for OE excellence
Date: Monday 08 January 2024
In the heart of Birmingham, Autoworks Service Centre stands as a testament to automotive passion and commitment to quality. In an exclusive Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association intervi…
NAPA Partners with Valvoline in New Oil Range
Date: Thursday 04 January 2024
Automotive aftermarket brand NAPA is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading automotive and industrial solutions brand Valvoline for the development of the new NAPA Oil range in the Unite…
Factor Sales joins forces with the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation
Date: Thursday 04 January 2024
Factor Sales, a leading aftermarket measurement data provider powered by Pearson Ham Group, is proud to announce that it has become a member of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF)…
Mintex Racing helps propel RS Off-Road team to victory
Date: Wednesday 03 January 2024
Ground-‘braking‘ performance leads to Scottish Borders Hill Rally success TMD Friction's Mintex Racing brand continues to find success in some of the toughest environments, with its brake pads playing…
FAI Automotive expands its range with cutting-edge engine and chassis parts
Date: Wednesday 03 January 2024
FAI Automotive has announced an expansion of its product range to include 10 new references covering even more passenger car and light commercial vehicle applications. The expansion includes new Conve…
Diversity drives success: Women Automotive Network finishes a record year with ambitious plans for 2024
Date: Wednesday 03 January 2024
Women Automotive Network is continuing to reinforce the essential role of diversity in the automotive sector as it concludes a significant 2023, setting the stage for an even more dynamic 2024. The Ne…
Imexpart announces driveshaft range expansion and same-day delivery service following UPG acquisition
Date: Wednesday 03 January 2024
Leading automotive CV and engine parts distributor, Imexpart Limited (IMEX) has revealed the latest company development following being acquired by global powerhouse, Universal Parts Group (UPG). IMEX…
DENSO’s experts reveal the details of next generation hydrogen technology
Date: Tuesday 02 January 2024
In a recent ‘Behind the Scenes’ article produced with NewsPicks Brand Design, here, DENSO explains how it is on a quest to harness hydrogen, which is deemed the rising star of clean energy for the fut…
NAPA Wrapped: Over 2,800 Products Added in 2023
Date: Wednesday 20 December 2023
Automotive aftermarket brand NAPA launches over 2,800 new products and adds over 1,600 components to existing ranges in the United Kingdom in 2023. NAPA launched in the UK in 2019 and now services the…
DENSO introduces strategy to maximise its ‘Green’ and ‘Peace of Mind’ fields
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
IMPORTANT NOTE: While DENSO Aftermarket is proud to share technical knowledge and experience, please note that the technology mentioned in this article is original equipment (OE) technology and is not…
Apec expand their Braking range with 32 new part numbers this December!
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
Apec have expanded the Braking range with 32 new part numbers. The range extension includes 3 brake pads, 2 brake discs, 6 brake calipers, 1 brake caliper kit, 6 gear cables, 1 brake cable, 11 brake h…
Go, go, GadJet!
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
Premium quality automotive lighting and auto electrics supplier, Ring, has announced that it will be supplying the UK automotive aftermarket with products from leading connectivity brand, GadJet. Aft…
AutoCare Garage Network Soars to 1,000 Members
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
The award-winning AutoCare garage programme, which consists of a nationwide network of independent family-run garages committed to providing high-quality service, has just reached a staggering milesto…
Factor Sales appoints Alex Jenner as new business development manager
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
With a rich background in the automotive industry, contributing to roles within a group of motor factors then Mercedes-Benz, Alex has a proven track record in business development and is poised to con…
Exol receives Highly Commended honour in the 2023 IAAF Awards
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
Exol Lubricants has been recognised as Highly Commended in the ‘CV Supplier of the Year’ category at the prestigious Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’ Awa…
Ring is highly commended for IAAF’s Product of the Year!
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
Premium quality automotive lighting and auto electrics supplier, Ring, received a Highly Commended award for its cordless tyre inflator, in the Product of the Year category at the IAAF Awards. On Thur…
Juratek celebrated for excellence at IAAF Awards with 'Highly Commended' accolade
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
Juratek has received 'Highly Commended' recognition in the 'Car Supplier of the Year' category at this year’s Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’ Awards, hi…
TechMan receives Highly Commended recognition at prestigious IAAF Awards
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
TechMan has scooped Highly Commended in the Service Supplier of the Year category in the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’ Awards 2023, underscoring its d…
Lucas Oil Announces Key Additions to Executive and Leadership Teams
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
Lucas Oil Products has announced two strategic appointments to its executive and leadership teams, hiring Joel Feldman as Vice President of Product Development and promoting Brandon Greene to Vice Pre…
GSF Car Parts sets out exciting vision
Date: Thursday 14 December 2023
GSF Car Parts Executive Chairman Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia and CEO Steve Horne unveiled an ambitious and trailblazing vision to invest, expand and improve the leading automotive aftermarket business at …
Aftermarket united at IAAF Annual Awards and Dinner 2023
Date: Thursday 14 December 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) proudly hosted its 2023 Annual Awards and Dinner on Thursday, 7th December at the DoubleTree Hilton Milton Keynes. This year's event, headline …
IAAF announces latest new member: Imexpart Limited
Date: Thursday 14 December 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the latest addition to its membership, leading parts distributor, Imexpart Limited. Founded in 1986, Imexpart has been a key play…
Launch Tech UK bolsters training and technical support team
Date: Thursday 14 December 2023
Launch Tech UK proudly welcomes Ross Keeling as its new Technical Support & Training Manager. His extensive experience and passion for elevating technical support and training within the Launch di…
Beat the winter blues with HIVE
Date: Thursday 14 December 2023
It’s that time again! Christmas parties and fun… Followed by Colds, Flu and trouble to see a Doctor How long has it been since you had new eyes look at your Private Medical Insurance? Having worked in…
DENSO provides support for victims as winter approaches
Date: Wednesday 13 December 2023
Moved by the plight of those still affected by the Mw 7.8 quake, Sales Executive & Senior Field Service Engineer, Özgür Tanca, has been working to bring some relief to families this winter, by usi…
Les Kershaw returns to SMP Europe
Date: Wednesday 13 December 2023
Engine management specialist SMP Europe, the home of Intermotor, Lemark and Lucas brands, has announced the appointment of Les Kershaw as sales director. This new appointment comes as Kershaw returns …
Comline offers early Christmas gift with Facebook competition
Date: Tuesday 12 December 2023
Santa has taken a pause on his sleigh journey, and Comline invites its loyal followers to name the country where his sleigh has touched down! Three prizes are up for grabs, including a Nintendo Switch…
BM Catalysts supports growth of SCRs with new technical video
Date: Monday 11 December 2023
BM Catalysts, Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, has launched a new animated video titled, ‘How does vehicle selective catalyst reduction (SCR) technology work?’,…
Nissens Automotive Heater and Cabin Blower Update
Date: Monday 11 December 2023
The arrival of very cold weather brings a surge of business into the independent service and repair sector, as the cold conditions can have a significant impact on many of a vehicle’s components, incl…
DENSO inspires with new TT Spark Plug video
Date: Monday 11 December 2023
DENSO has an impressive motorsport heritage and reflecting the pioneering technology it has developed in its racing programmes, alongside the OE products it supplies to vehicle manufacturers globally,…
ELTA: ‘Factor Sales pivotal in success of new and fastest-selling product range’
Date: Monday 11 December 2023
ELTA’s commitment to data across its business has yielded remarkable results, according to ELTA Marketing Manager, Tim Brotherton. This dedication has found a crucial ally in Factor Sales, a partner t…
German Autocentre Reports Record Months
Date: Monday 11 December 2023
A family-run independent garage in South Yorkshire says it’s busier than ever and is showing no sign of slowing down during what would normally be the time for a downturn in enquiries. German Autocent…
NAPA Reveals New Garage Focus Video Series with Ash Sutton’s BTCC Mechanic
Date: Friday 08 December 2023
Automotive aftermarket brand NAPA have launched the first in a series of videos with 2023 champion Ash Sutton’s BTCC race mechanic. NAPA Racing UK driver Ash Sutton claimed his fourth title in the Kwi…
PowerEdge winter wiper tips
Date: Thursday 07 December 2023
With winter officially here, it’s more important than ever for drivers to assess and potentially replace the wiper blades of their vehicles, as they’re one of its most safety critical components. This…
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