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Product innovation takes centre stage for SMP Europe at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Intermotor, a leading engine management brand from SMP Europe, is set to unveil its new range of AdBlue injectors at Automechanika Frankfurt from 10th to 14th September 2024. The new, in-demand produ…
Launch Tech UK highlights benefit of its Turbo, EGR, CAT, and DPF Cleaner for enhanced vehicle performance
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Launch Tech UK is highlighting the benefits of its advanced Turbo, EGR, CAT, and DPF cleaner, designed for use in both petrol and diesel vehicles, that targets and eliminates contamination throughout …
First Line Ltd. promises to deliver with comprehensive product range available at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Automotive aftermarket specialists First Line Ltd., will be presenting its extensive range of high-quality aftermarket parts and components at Automechanika Frankfurt, taking place from 10th – 14th Se…
Start your engines - Ring will exhibit at CarFest!
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Renowned lighting and auto accessory specialist, Ring, has announced that it will be exhibiting at CarFest in Hampshire on 23rd – 25th August. Created by Chris Evans to help raise funds for UK childre…
Special show offers exciting insights into the future of garages
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
To support car dealers and garages in particular in mastering the transformation, Automechanika is planning the special show 'Workshop of the Future' in close cooperation with the German Federation fo…
Exol Lubricants invests in Rotherham blending plant makeover to enhance operations
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Exol Lubricants has made a significant investment in its Rotherham blending plant as part of its ongoing commitment to operational excellence, brand enhancement and dedication to continually improving…
TecAlliance Launches myITG App to Streamline ITG Interactions, Even Offline
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
TecAlliance, the leading expert for data management and processes in the independent automotive aftermarket, has launched the myITG App, that offers parts manufacturers a complete, up-to-date picture …
Ben to welcome new CEO, Rachel Clift, and thanks outgoing CEO, Zara Ross
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Ben, the automotive industry charity, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Clift as its new CEO, effective from 1st November 2024. Rachel will succeed Zara Ross, who has served as Ben’s CE…
Eurocams to exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Eurocams, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of valvetrain and upper engine components will be exhibiting at Automechanika Frankfurt and will be holding a meet and greet on the stand …
Now online: The new "Gateway to Automotive" content hub
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Automotive experts can now find everything they need in one place: On the new information platform ‘Gateway to Automotive’, Messe Frankfurt's international industry hub for automotive topics. In addit…
First Line Ltd. highlights importance of quality clutch replacement and best practices
Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024
First Line Ltd. is emphasising the critical importance of using high-quality replacement parts for manual transmission clutches over cheaper or remanufactured alternatives. Kelvin Olds, Product Direct…
Latest range expansion from Juratek revealed
Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024
Frasle Mobility-owned braking brand, Juratek, has announced its latest range expansion, with the addition of 16 new to range references, to enhance its offering of aftermarket braking solutions. The n…
WAI signs agreement with Motus to expand into South African market
Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024
Leading auto electrical specialist, WAI, has signed a long-term strategic partnership with Motus Aftermarket Parts South Africa, expanding the brand into the South African market. This strategic move …
LKQ Academy bolsters net-zero offering with new hydrogen qualification
Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024
The UK’s leading provider of automotive training LKQ Academy, has launched a new training course on servicing hydrogen vehicles to help garages broaden their specialisms while futureproofing industry …
WAI Europe aims to lead the market at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024
WAI Europe is set to exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt, from 10th to 14th September 2024, where it will “open up” its leading ranges of auto electrical solutions to new and prospective customers, as …
GSF Car Parts launches rebate incentive for Garage Hive workshops
Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024
Leading car parts distributor, GSF Car Parts has announced a new rebate incentive for Garage Hive customers, bringing significant benefits to those using the popular GSF catalogue integration on the a…
Delphi responds to engine demands with advanced ignition coils
Date: Monday 12 August 2024
Start-stop systems, hybrid engine technology, and the trend for smaller engines are putting more strain on ignition coils than ever before. Delphi is responding to these challenges with a market-leadi…
SMP Europe highlights growth of engine management range
Date: Monday 12 August 2024
SMP Europe is highlighting its latest range expansion in its popular ignition and engine management product portfolio. The company, home of the Lucas, Lemark and Intermotor brands, has added 17 new pa…
GS Yuasa to showcase industry leading battery solutions at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
Date: Monday 12 August 2024
GS Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, is set to make a significant impact at Europe’s leading automotive trade fair, Automechanika Frankfurt, held from September 10-14, 2024. Visitors ar…
Schaeffler to introduce paperless delivery notes in drive towards sustainability
Date: Monday 12 August 2024
Schaeffler’s delivery notes are going paperless, with all LuK, INA and FAG part shipments to customers set to include digital documentation by October 1st. The move, part of an ongoing global pivot aw…
NAPA Racing – Race Against Dementia
Date: Friday 09 August 2024
At the upcoming BTCC race weekend at Knockhill on 10 to 11 August, NAPA is supporting F1 Legend Jackie Stewart’s “Race Against Dementia” Charity. Race Against Dementia was founded by Scottish legend a…
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse: "We continue to believe that a categorical ban on combustion technology is wrong”
Date: Friday 09 August 2024
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has accused the European Commission of not being fully committed to its plan to include new cars running on e-fuels after 2035, calling it a "bogus solution." BMW is pushing for t…
ams OSRAM Automotive to shine at Automechanika Frankfurt
Date: Friday 09 August 2024
Original equipment (OE) manufacturer and renowned lighting specialist, ams OSRAM Automotive, has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Europe’s leading aftermarket event, Automechanika Frankfurt…
Kevan Wooden, CEO at LKQ UK & Ireland speaks out following the recently published used car sales for SMMT
Date: Thursday 08 August 2024
Following the recently published used car sales for SMMT, Kevan Wooden, CEO at LKQ UK & Ireland, said: “Fast growth in the used electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid market strengthens the business cas…
New products and new services
Date: Thursday 08 August 2024
At Automechanika in Frankfurt am Main from September 10 to 14, LIQUI MOLY will focus on its range for workshop and specialist retail customers. The lubricant industry will be exhibiting for the first …
Oldfields Garage renews Vixens rugby team sponsorship
Date: Thursday 08 August 2024
Leominster-based Oldfields Garage has announced the renewal of its sponsorship for the Luctonians Vixens rugby team which will see the award-winning garage retain its position as the title sponsor. It…
A Milestone Celebration!
Date: Thursday 08 August 2024
With this year being The Shortis Group’s 60th Anniversary, Banner decided to help celebrate the milestone in style by presenting Managing Director, Richard Shortis, with a unique Gold cased battery em…
DENSO returns to Automechanika Frankfurt
Date: Wednesday 07 August 2024
DENSO Aftermarket Europe has a longstanding relationship with Automechanika Frankfurt and is delighted to be back as one of the global exhibition’s tier one suppliers, present throughout the event fro…
WAI Europe highlights UK and EU growth following year of strategic development
Date: Wednesday 07 August 2024
Leading auto electrical solutions giant, WAI Europe, continues to make significant strides under one umbrella, WAI UK and Europe, being led by President of WAI Europe, Richard Welland. Key initiatives…
Daniel Chambers joins the Dayco team
Date: Wednesday 07 August 2024
Daniel brings with him considerable aftermarket experience, being trained as both a technician who worked ‘at the coal face’ and a parts specialist with prominent national wholesale chains. After thre…
Valeo eAccess to power Toyota APM electric shuttles for major summer 2024 sporting event
Date: Wednesday 07 August 2024
Valeo is proud to be part of a major international sport event through the 48V eAccess technology that will power Toyota APM electric shuttles in Paris this summer. Originally, APM was specifically de…
Training for a next generation aftermarket
Date: Wednesday 07 August 2024
The automotive industry is undergoing its biggest technology shift since the adoption of internal combustion, which makes training new designers, engineers and service technicians absolutely crucial. …
Automechanika 2024: MEYLE responds to market demand for better parts for electric vehicles and combustion engines with new products
Date: Tuesday 06 August 2024
Under the motto "Improving what's moving", MEYLE will present its latest solutions for electric cars and combustion engines at this year's Automechanika in Frankfurt from September 10 to 14. This year…
Ceres confirms Denso as the latest licence partner
Date: Tuesday 06 August 2024
Ceres Power Holdings plc (CWR.L), a leading developer of clean energy technology, and Denso Corporation (“Denso”), a global original equipment manufacturer, today provide further information on a long…
FAI Automotive reveals new-to-range
Date: Tuesday 06 August 2024
FAI Automotive has launched 19 new references in latest range expansion, as the brand looks to enhance its offering and continue to support customers with the highest quality products. The new additio…
Comline Group confident of success at Automechanika Frankfurt
Date: Monday 05 August 2024
Participants from almost 200 countries are expected to land in Frankfurt for the event, and Comline Group, with its renowned Comline, Motaquip and Allied Nippon brands, will be among the exhibitors as…
Sheffield clutch team wins Schaeffler award
Date: Monday 05 August 2024
Schaeffler’s UK clutch production team has won a prestigious internal company award, recognising the fact that not a single clutch disc made at the factory was returned over the previous two years. I…
Iron Mountain Consolidates Global Operations with Comprehensive Routing Solution
Date: Thursday 01 August 2024
Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announces that its RoadNet Anywhere solution is being implemented by Iron Mountain, a global leader in storage and information manageme…
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024: Innovation and Technology
Date: Thursday 01 August 2024
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services will be exhibiting at Automechanika Frankfurt (Hall 3.0, Stand B 40), the leading event for the automotive aftermarket scheduled from September 10 to 14, with a sp…
Schaeffler TriFinity™ wheel bearing nominated for the Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 Innovation Award
Date: Thursday 01 August 2024
The Schaeffler TriFinity™ wheel bearing has been nominated for the Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 Innovation Award in the ‘Parts and Innovative Technologies’ category, a prestigious award which honors p…
Air conditioning systems from DT Spare Parts - presented by the Parts Specialists
Date: Thursday 01 August 2024
Especially during the hot summer temperatures “keeping a cool head” is essential. As one of the largest suppliers of automotive parts and accessories in the automotive sector, Diesel Technic knows how…
Cataclean partners with Knockhill circuit to drive sustainability in motorsport
Date: Thursday 01 August 2024
Leading additives brand, Cataclean, has announced a new sustainability partnership with Knockhill Racing Circuit, Scotland's premier motorsport venue. This collaboration is set to help improve environ…
LKQ Euro Car Parts and Garage Hive take partnership up a gear with community fund launch
Date: Thursday 01 August 2024
The leading supplier of parts, consumables and added value services and solutions to the UK and Irish aftermarket has announced the launch of a community fund for the Garage Hive network. The news com…
Delphi Academy celebrates UK’s ‘youngest’ EV IMI L3 graduate
Date: Thursday 01 August 2024
A 19-year-old apprentice working at Oldfields Garage in Leominster is thought to be the youngest technician in the UK to have been awarded the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Hybrid and Electric…
Apec Launches New Range of Brake Pipes & Accessories
Date: Wednesday 31 July 2024
Leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer Apec Automotive is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new line of high-quality Copper and Cupro Nickel brake pipes and accessories. Engineered for…
TecAlliance to Showcase Innovations in E-Commerce and Data Management at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
Date: Wednesday 31 July 2024
TecDoc is the gold standard in real-time data management, delivering high quality data for accurate product identification. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the new TecDoc ecosystem with …
Service manager wins Goodwood VIP tickets on Valeo Specialist Club app
Date: Wednesday 31 July 2024
Exclusive VIP tickets to Goodwood Festival of Speed were recently won by a Surrey garage service manager who had entered a prize draw through the Valeo Specialist Club app. Gary Churcher, Workshop Con…
Leisureways aims to redefine customer journey
Date: Tuesday 30 July 2024
The Rotherham based motor factor is virtually unrecognisable from when it was acquired in 2019. We find out how the business is changing perceptions for the better… It's been quite a journey for Leisu…
BM Catalysts drives international expansion at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
Date: Tuesday 30 July 2024
BM Catalysts, a leading name in aftermarket hot end emissions products, is set to make a significant impact at this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt, taking place from 10th to 14th September, following …
FORVIA HELLA publishes half-year results 2024: Slight improvement in sales and earnings in a challenging market environment
Date: Tuesday 30 July 2024
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA ("FORVIA HELLA") today announced its financial results for the first half of the fiscal year 2024 (1 January to 30 June 2024). Currency-adjusted sales improved by 1.6 percent…
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