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Dan’s the man again in Poland
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
British Speedway ace Dan Bewley has achieved back-to-back Grand Prix victories after winning in Poland with NGK stablemate Robert Lambert also making the podium. Bewley won the Betard FIM Speedway GP …
Shaftec’s new website organised in clear colour-coded Drive. Steer. Stop. Sections
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Shaftec has introduced a dynamic new mobile-friendly website www.shaftec.com for its customers across the UK & European independent automotive aftermarket (IAM). With links to three comprehensive …
GS Yuasa micro brochure will cut paper waste at Automechanika
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd have unveiled a new micro brochure for Automechanika Frankfurt 2022. The pocket-sized product will make an enormous impact in both reducing paper waste and highlighting the…
TecAlliance provides ITG structures at a glance
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Frequent changes and the high level of complexity make it difficult to maintain an overview of the member structure of automotive international trading groups (ITGs). However, parts manufacturers rely…
vGroup International to hold Open Day at new HQ
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
vGroup International and the wider group of vGI Holdings is holding an ‘Open Day’ at the new HQ, K1, in Milton Keynes on 22 September 2022. The new facility will operate as a central hub for the compa…
Arnold Clark Autoparts to open new Chesterfield branch
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Leading national motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts is set to open a brand-new branch in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, as its nationwide network expands further. An experienced team has joined the nation…
NGK appoints new Key Accounts Manager
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd has appointed Simon Robson as Key Accounts Manager – UK & Ireland. The 49-year-old, who joins from NSK Europe where he held the position of …
New branch and IT management appointed across the Autosupplies Group
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Leading motor factor the Autosupplies Group has made three new managerial appointments across the company, with two new branch managers at Butlers Automotive and Leisureways of Rotherham, and a new gr…
OESAA acknowledges garage forum member’s influence after taking up new role with IMI
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) would like to place on record its thanks to garage forum member, Hayley Pells, who has taken on a new position with the Institute of th…
MEYLE unveils its first climate-neutral product range
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Having launched the first MEYLE HD part 20 years ago, the manufacturer based in Hamburg is now transforming its MELYE HD steering and suspension parts into the first climate-neutral product range in t…
E-Motive Online launches branded Nissens and Hella stores on eBay through trusted reseller Arks Global
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Multichannel ecommerce services provider E-Motive Online has launched branded Nissens and HELLA stores on eBay, with Arks Global the trusted distributor under the Authorised Reseller Programme. ecommo…
Government announces Energy Price Guarantee for families and businesses while urgently taking action to reform broken energy market
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Under new plans, a typical UK household will pay no more than £2,500 a year on their energy bill for the next two years from 1st October, through a new Energy Price Guarantee which limits the price su…
NGK introduces new NTK Lambda sensors catalogue
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
NGK has published a new NTK Lambda sensors catalogue. NTK Lambda sensors are the No.1 choice of vehicle manufacturers (VMs) around the world, they are ‘Similar but different’. NGK says the experience …
Flint flies to second British title
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
NGK-sponsored Speedway riders have continued their fine form with Leon Flint being crowned the new British Under-21 Champion. The Wolverhampton rider triumphed in Birmingham over fellow NGK stablemate…
LKQ Euro Car Parts' CEO issues six-point wishlist from Liz Truss
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Andy Hamilton, the CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, has issued a six-point policy wish list for the independent aftermarket, as Liz Truss’s new administration assumes control of the economy this week. He sa…
Klarius expands European delivery network for high quality aftermarket exhausts
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Klarius Products, the UK’s largest aftermarket manufacturer of exhausts, has announced the opening of a dedicated distribution centre near Lille. The new site will enable next day deliveries to stocki…
Motul revs up its presence at the 2022 Classic at Silverstone
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Motul is marking the second year of its multi-year partnership with The Classic at Silverstone, with an expanded presence, together with a plethora of activities and announcements at this prime summer…
LKQ branding transformation continues with new website and newsroom launch for LKQ Europe
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
LKQ Europe continues to strengthen its position as a global and innovative leader in the European automotive aftermarket by taking the next step in reinventing its corporate identity and brand design.…
50 years of Diesel Technic: The way to a leading solution provider in the automotive industry
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
This year, Diesel Technic celebrates its 50th anniversary. The company can look back on an exciting time, because at Diesel Technic you won't find any standstill. It is already half a century since Ho…
Automechanika Frankfurt: TecAlliance connects the aftermarket community
Date: Thursday 08 September 2022
Nothing can replace personal contact. This is certainly one of the key learnings during recent months. The automotive aftermarket will meet at TecAlliance's booth at Automechanika Frankfurt (Hall 3.0,…
Be road ready: ams OSRAM demonstrates cross-portfolio expertise at Automechanika 2022
Date: Thursday 08 September 2022
ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, will present its comprehensive aftermarket product portfolio at Automechanika 2022 which takes place in Frankfurt, Germany September 13-17. …
Kevan Wooden, Chief Commercial Officer, LKQ Euro Car Parts: IAAF Blog – Third Edition
Date: Wednesday 07 September 2022
Supporting the aftermarket through the cost-of-living crisis A recent poll by the Motor Ombudsman confirmed much of what we already know. The cost of living crisis continues to bite – and garages are…
GS Yuasa Traction gains further momentum with delivery to nationwide distributor
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Leading industrial battery distributor, Battery Service Hub, have received their first container of GS Yuasa’s latest 2 Volt Traction batteries. The state-of-the-art cells will provide power to the ev…
Arnold Clark Autoparts urges garages and service centres to stock up on wipers with Trico promotion
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Arnold Clark Autoparts customers who purchase a pair of Trico wiper blades throughout September and October will be in with a chance of winning up to £15,000 worth of prizes, including a top prize tec…
Charlie still fighting for US championship
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
NGK Ambassador Charlie Martin sits in third position in the 2022 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America championship after claiming two fourth places in the latest round. The Briton secured her third …
NGK to focus on EGR valves range at MechanEx
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK will be focusing on its recently introduced EGR valves range when it exhibits at the MechanEx show at Sandown Park in November. Phase one of the launch took place in…
Delphi Technologies’ latest video highlights evolution of first-to market brake parts
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Delphi Technologies’ latest video contains unique insights into its brake product evolution. The two-minute video neatly illustrates how Delphi Technologies is able to offer first-to-market brake disc…
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 6.96210 Lock cylinder kit, with transponder
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Lock cylinders are used to actuate the lock system exclusively through means of a suitable counterpart. The lock system can be used to start the vehicle as well as, among other things, to lock and unl…
Motul’s Ace new partnership
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Motul and the Ace Cafe are delighted to announce an agreement that sees the global oil company becoming a partner of the famous motor enthusiasts rest halt. The Ace Cafe has long been a favourite of L…
Double Victory for NAPA’s Sutton and Cammish
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Teammates Dan Cammish and Ash Sutton deliver dream results for NAPA Racing UK with first 1-2 victory and a total haul of four podiums at BTCC Thruxton. Following back-to-back victories at Knockhill an…
OE-matching at its best: GSF Car Parts responds to cost-of-living crisis with DR!VE+ Filters
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
GSF Car Parts has confirmed that its branches are now fully stocked with DR!VE+ Filters, an OE-matching quality range of air, cabin, fuel and oil filters in response to the UK’s worsening cost-of-livi…
Mintex launches new-to-range brake discs and drums
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction has launched three new brake discs and eight new brake drums to its Mintex product range, extending its product lines to cover more vehicles. The new additi…
MEYLE engineers solve Tesla’s squeaking problem
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
When the front axle of the otherwise quiet premium electric car begins to squeak, it comes as a surprise to say the least, but also ignites the ambition of the MEYLE engineers in Hamburg. Since the be…
OSRAM launches fully loaded 12V and 24V bulb cabinets
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
Aftermarket lighting specialist OSRAM has launched two new 12V and 24V bulb cabinets, fully loaded with the fastest moving headlight and auxiliary bulbs in its range. The 12V and 24V cabinets stock up…
SMP Europe sponsors hole-in-one competition at IAAF Golf Day Event
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
SMP Europe sponsored the 18th hole competition at the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) annual Golf Day event, offering players a chance to win a brand-new BMW Z4 to anyone who sc…
WAI is encouraging motor factors to stock up on its portable power charger for summer
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
With summer officially here, WAI’s Go Anywhere Portable Power Supply is the perfect accessory for motor factors to stock up on. As more and more people look to electrics for transport and entertaining…
Ecobat future-proofs the aftermarket at Automechanika Frankfurt
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
Ecobat Battery and sister company Ecobat Solutions have teamed up to exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt from 13th to 17th September, on stand E27 in hall 4.1, to present their combined offering to the…
Arnold Clark Autoparts urges garages and service centres to stock up for MOT season and use A-Points loyalty scheme
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
Arnold Clark Autoparts is encouraging garages and service centres to stock up on parts ahead of the busy MOT season and use its A-Points loyalty scheme, which rewards customers for their spend. When t…
The Blades draw enormous Yuasa logo as part of a one-off air display
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
World famous aerobatic team The Blades have completed a special mission for their key sponsor Yuasa. The four-ship team, piloted by former Red Arrows, drew the Japanese battery manufacturer’s distinct…
EV Ready tickets on sale for garages seeking aftermarket guidance amid industry shift
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
Tickets have gone on sale for the UK’s first ever independent garage event dedicated to electric vehicle skills, equipment and technology – EV Ready – which is set to be held at Brighton Racecourse on…
Premium award for DT Spare Parts and SIEGEL Automotive: The Diesel Technic product brands are “Premier Data Supplier” (PDS)
Date: Tuesday 23 August 2022
The products of the DT Spare Parts and SIEGEL Automotive brands have been listed in the leading electronic parts catalogue TecDoc Catalogue from TecAlliance since 2008. In order to offer users the bes…
HELLA SOS 360° warning light: brief information
Date: Tuesday 23 August 2022
The new compact HELLA SOS 360° warning light for car drivers can be placed on the roof of the car in one easy step. The amber flashing light is magnetically activated automatically in contact with the…
Job seekers in the driving seat, as companies bid to attract talent, says Glen Callum Associates
Date: Monday 22 August 2022
With the number of job vacancies rising, and the quantity of permanent roles being filled at its lowest rate in 17 months, Glen Callum Associates (GCA) says this is providing candidates looking for a …
Annual IAAF Golf Day hailed as huge success
Date: Friday 19 August 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) held its annual Golf Day on Friday 12th August, with the event being hailed as a huge success by participants, guests, and sponsors. Taking pla…
Garages get vocal over VM restrictions
Date: Friday 19 August 2022
Independent garages in their numbers are registering any restrictions they face on access to vehicle manufacturer repair and maintenance information. In a form produced by UK AFCAR, it offers workshop…
Activity Report Special – MVBER Consultation
Date: Friday 19 August 2022
The IAAF and UK AFCAR have been working around the clock to arrive at a response to the consultation from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on retained Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulati…
Bangers for Ben 2022 – Buying the right car
Date: Friday 19 August 2022
The boys have enlisted my help in picking the next Bangers for Ben “victim”, and rightly so. I was invited on a road trip across the Midlands with LawJaw to see a car he had found. It hadn’t been for …
Parts Specialists at the Truck Grand Prix
Date: Friday 19 August 2022
The 35th Truck Grand Prix at the Nürburgring took place from 15-17 July 2022. More than 100,000 visitors watched the spectacular truck races and enjoyed the numerous exhibits on the festival grounds. …
The Workshop Pro summer brochure is out now!
Date: Friday 19 August 2022
The new Workshop Pro brochure for Summer 2022 has landed, boasting 40 super-sized A3 pages jam packed with over 200 incredible deals on the latest garage equipment, including top brands such as Autel,…
First Line Ltd. expands ever-growing range with 91 new references
Date: Friday 19 August 2022
Automotive aftermarket supplier First Line Ltd. has introduced a significant range expansion featuring as many as 91 new references. The new parts are introduced to First Line Ltd.’s Braking, Steering…
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