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Government explores national initiatives to boost the British semiconductor industry
Date: Wednesday 14 December 2022
A new national institution could be established as part of plans to boost the infrastructure underpinning the UK’s industry through the government’s upcoming semiconductor strategy. The strategy will …
Largest ever IAAF conference outlines the path to a prosperous future for the aftermarket
Date: Tuesday 13 December 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) held its annual conference on 8 December – in person for the first time since the pandemic – with the theme of overcoming adversity for a prosp…
You can rely on NGK this winter
Date: Monday 12 December 2022
Ignition specialist NGK works tirelessly to help its distributors and their garage customers cope with the increased winter demand for glow plugs for diesel powered vehicles. The winter months are the…
Exol Lubricants helps inspire next generation of engineering talent with donation
Date: Monday 12 December 2022
Leading lubricants supplier, Exol Lubricants, has donated its Optima engine oil to Reddish Hall School in Stockport, a school for pupils aged 5-18 with complex educational needs. Reddish Hall School s…
MAHLE launches brand video to showcase its premium quality
Date: Monday 12 December 2022
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has launched a new brand video as the company highlights its manufacturing expertise, premium quality and commitment to customers across the globe. The new ‘Made by MAHLE’ video f…
LKQ Euro Car Parts Blog – December 2022: No train, no gain: why right now is the perfect time to review your teams’ development
Date: Wednesday 07 December 2022
The MOT wave has subsided, and motorists are trying to avoid spending on anything beyond Christmas gifts – workloads will, for some garages and bodyshops at least, be beginning to ease in December. In…
Ho-ho-holy reindeers! Comline launches Christmas competition
Date: Tuesday 06 December 2022
Comline is feeling festive and in the mood to spread Christmas cheer by giving away 12 stocking-fillers, including the grand prize of an XBOX Series S, in its latest Facebook competition. The all-make…
KYB 12 Days of Christmas
Date: Tuesday 06 December 2022
KYB Europe is helping distributors and workshops to get into the festive spirit by giving them the chance to win fantastic prizes in a 12 Days of Christmas competition! From December 12th, KYB custome…
Launch Tech reveals new X-PROG3 key programming device
Date: Tuesday 06 December 2022
Aftermarket diagnostics equipment supplier Launch Tech UK has revealed the X-PROG3, a new vehicle programming tool to provide powerful anti-theft system coverage and engine and gearbox reprogramming c…
Autotech Training goes the extra mile for the Shetland Island’s Council
Date: Tuesday 06 December 2022
Demonstrating its flexible approach to delivering its training courses – Autotech Training has travelled 26 hours, covering almost 800 miles by car and ferry to reach the northernmost region of the UK…
OSRAM launches new automotive product catalogue with latest car, motorcycle, and truck lighting ranges
Date: Tuesday 06 December 2022
Global lighting and bulb specialist, OSRAM, has released its latest product catalogue covering its expanded range of automotive lighting products. The new global catalogue is a comprehensive guide to …
Preventing electrical erosion of bearings in EV drivetrains
Date: Tuesday 06 December 2022
NSK is currently developing a new and cost-effective way of preventing electrical erosion in the drivetrains of electric vehicles (EVs). Based on a unique method of producing a patented plastic over-m…
You can't Getz a better replacement exhaust part than a Klarius!
Date: Monday 05 December 2022
There are now 26 new parts available from Klarius Products, including catalytic converters (CATs) for the Hyundai Getz. In order to ensure the availability of high-quality emission control components …
LKQ Euro Car Parts expands Starline range of transmission products
Date: Monday 05 December 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts has introduced a new range of steering and transmission products under the Starline brand. Exclusively available to LKQ Euro Car Parts customers, the new Starline range includes dri…
Automotive aftermarket rallies round to inspire next generation of engineering talent
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
Several UK automotive aftermarket suppliers have rallied together to donate parts to Reddish Hall School in Stockport, a school for pupils aged 5-18 with complex educational needs, helping inspire the…
FIGIEFA and CLEPA to set up joint initiative
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
The Forum on Automotive Aftermarket Sustainability (FAAS) is a joint initiative of the automotive aftermarket sector promoted by the FIGIEFA and CLEPA. A kick-off meeting was held on September 12, 202…
GSF Car Parts appoints Sukhbir Kapoor as President and COO
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
GSF Car Parts has announced that Sukhbir Kapoor has been appointed as its President and COO, and as an Executive Director of parent company Uni-Select Plc, effective 3rd January 2023. Sukhbir has more…
UK Automotive commits to workforce diversity and inclusion with landmark industry Charter
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
Nineteen of the UK automotive industry’s biggest brands have come together to launch the sector’s first Automotive Diversity & Inclusion Charter. The founding signatories, representing a fifth of …
Vehicle salvage merger reduces choice and may limit access to salvage vehicles for green parts
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
Copart’s completed purchase of Hills Motors will reduce the number of salvage services providers available to customers and could limit the vehicles available to suppliers of recycled vehicle parts, o…
Servant Leadership: A next level approach to creating a culture of success
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
The best work relationships are partnerships. In this webinar, leadership coach Roberto Dal Corso shares key leadership concepts. You’ll discover that servant leadership is a journey that includes bot…
LIQUI MOLY with massive dual leadership
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
The long-standing Commercial Director of the company in Ulm, Dr Uli Weller, will become the second managing director of the group of companies at the start of 2023. For LIQUI MOLY this is a logical st…
Schaeffler celebrates ‘exceptional’ Academy Live event at York College
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT team took the Academy Live roadshow to York College in November, and were greeted by an exceptional turnout of over 100 technicians eager to listen and learn to increase their pr…
TechMan offers five top tips for improving garage efficiency
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
Leading garage management system, TechMan, has revealed its top five tips for garages to improve efficiency and grow their business. Terry Dorney, Managing Director at TechMan explains: “As a garage o…
NGK-sponsored Speedway stars ready for 2023
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
English Speedway stars Robert Lambert and Dan Bewley are looking forward to next season’s FIM World Championship after enjoying a fantastic 2022 campaign. The NGK-sponsored riders finished fifth and s…
HSE has guidance on keeping workplace temperature reasonable
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
As winter takes hold, you can find helpful advice from HSE on keeping people as comfortable as possible when working in the cold. There is also guidance on protecting workers from hot temperatures. Th…
Arnold Clark Autoparts customers enjoy top prizes in Trico promotion
Date: Monday 28 November 2022
Arnold Clark Autoparts has revealed some of its winners in its popular Trico wiper blade promotion – and has extended the deadline meaning customers still have time to get their hands on more top priz…
DR!VE+ Filters gains garage respect for quality and cost-saving credentials
Date: Monday 28 November 2022
Thousands of DR!VE+ Filters are being fitted to cars every day in the UK as workshops opt for the new OE-matching range of air, cabin, fuel and oil filters exclusively from GSF Car Parts. Launched ear…
Up and coming automotive talent from diverse backgrounds recognised in national competition
Date: Monday 28 November 2022
Following an in-depth year-long application process, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the winners of its 2022 Skills Competition. From a strong and diverse group of more than 50…
Rectangular 4:3 field of illumination of new ams OSRAM IR LEDs cuts cost and raises performance of cabin monitoring systems
Date: Monday 28 November 2022
ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, has introduced the first members of the OSLON® Black family of infrared (IR) LEDs with a rectangular beam that matches the 4:3 aspect ratio …
The quest to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro
Date: Friday 25 November 2022
The latest Industry Leader Challenge (ILC) is Ben’s biggest yet… a group of six teams from well-known automotive businesses is taking on The Climb – to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro! Each intrepid industr…
Up to £100 million boost to improve HGV roadside facilities
Date: Friday 25 November 2022
HGV parking and driver welfare scheme provides match funding to support industry operators to improve HGV facilities. Lorry drivers will benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside facilit…
LKQ Europe transforms auto parts forecasting through data-led project
Date: Friday 25 November 2022
o9 Solutions, a leading provider of AI-based supply chain transformation, has announced that it has improved the forecast value added (FVA) of LKQ Europe by almost 20% through a pilot programme. The p…
Service member village reaches capacity at IAAF conference
Date: Friday 25 November 2022
A capacity service member village will feature at the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF)’s annual conference, to be held at The DoubleTree Hilton in Milton Keynes on Thursday 8th Dec…
Ben’s Health & Wellbeing survey is back for 2022
Date: Friday 25 November 2022
Ben, the automotive industry charity, has announced the launch of its 2022 Health and Wellbeing survey and is encouraging as many people as possible who work in the automotive industry to share their …
IAAF Training Academy reveals Parts Advisor apprenticeship details
Date: Friday 25 November 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF)’s Training Academy has revealed details of a Customer Service Practitioner course, as parts of its Parts Advisor apprenticeship in partnership …
Technical Training available: oil consumption vs. friction reduction
Date: Friday 25 November 2022
The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers, in conjunction with the SoE and IRTE, is sponsoring technical training free of charge to workshop employees and engine reconditioners. The friction reduction …
Arnold Clark Autoparts launches EV brochure for future of mobility
Date: Thursday 24 November 2022
Arnold Clark Autoparts has launched a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Consumables brochure, as the leading national motor factor looks to the future of mobility and market demands. The electric vehicle mark…
NGK hosts racing stars at Motorcycle Live
Date: Thursday 24 November 2022
Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness and Speedway stars Robert Lambert and Dan Bewley attracted big crowds to the ignition and sensor specialist’s stand on the first day of the show on Saturday (Nove…
BM Catalysts range expansion furthers coverage by 1.3 million vehicles
Date: Wednesday 23 November 2022
Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts, has expanded its product range with 12 new references. BM Catalysts’ latest additions are compatible with 77 vehi…
IMI analysis finds motor trade salaries are rising
Date: Wednesday 23 November 2022
The latest Automotive Job Postings Briefing from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has found that the recent 20-year high vacancy rate has led to increased demand and greater salaries on offer…
Tenneco’s DRiV™ Motorparts business introduces Walker® replacement SCR systems for more than 1 400,000 passenger vehicles
Date: Tuesday 22 November 2022
Tenneco’s DRiV™ Motorparts business has announced the availability of Walker® replacement selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems for more than 1 400,000 passenger vehicles in operation across Eur…
Apec add a huge 88 lines to their braking range this November
Date: Tuesday 22 November 2022
A huge 88 lines have been added to the ever-expanding Apec braking range in this November. As part of Apec's continuous commitment to innovation, this month see’s the introduction of 6 brake discs tha…
New-for-2023 wall planners now available from First Line Ltd.
Date: Tuesday 22 November 2022
First Line Ltd. has unveiled its 2023 wall planners for the automotive aftermarket, meaning garages and motor factors can now plan for the New Year and display First Line or Borg & Beck branding d…
NAPA adds new filters to comprehensive filtration range
Date: Tuesday 22 November 2022
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer NAPA has expanded its filtration catalogue with the addition of 33 new part numbers, taking NAPA Filtration to over 1,150 SKUs. Filtration forms a key part of every…
Check out the Verso-tile range from Klarius!
Date: Tuesday 22 November 2022
The Klarius Products range now features 45 new parts, including a catalytic converter (CAT) for the Toyota Verso-S. With more than 11,000 references already offered with next morning UK delivery, Klar…
IAAF secures exclusive use of world-class venue for 2023 Golf Day
Date: Friday 18 November 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has secured the legendary Belfry course for its 2023 Golf Day, with members getting the chance to play 18 holes on the PGA championship course.…
The Tesla Tax: Electric cars no longer exempt from VED from April 2025
Date: Friday 18 November 2022
Announcing the change as part of his Autumn Statement, Jeremy Hunt has said the move was designed to make the motoring tax system "fairer". Mr Hunt said: "Because the OBR (Office for Budget Responsibi…
Delivery robots now available to Cambridge residents under new pilot scheme
Date: Thursday 17 November 2022
Food delivery robots took to the streets of Cambridge on Thursday 17 November as part of a new pilot scheme by Starship Technologies, in partnership with the Co-op and enabled by Cambridgeshire County…
Textar-sponsored Newell completes wet truck racing finale
Date: Thursday 17 November 2022
Textar-sponsored John Newell battled challenging conditions at the final round of the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) at Brands Hatch, to finish a commendable fourth overall in the 2022 stand…
Charlie celebrates second place in US championship
Date: Thursday 17 November 2022
NGK Ambassador Charlie Martin and teammate Jason Keats ended a memorable debut season together by claiming second place in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo LB Cup in the USA. A rollercoaster meeting at Po…
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