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UKS business partnership with TRICO doubles in size in a year
Date: Monday 20 June 2022
UKS has been working in partnership with TRICO for a little over three years, however the past year has seen a huge growth in sales of the TRICO blade offerings and this month alone has been a record-…
Comline Richardson Racing secures back-to-back Porsche Carrera Cup GB wins
Date: Monday 20 June 2022
Comline Richardson Racing and title partner, Comline Auto Parts, have been victorious for the second successive weekend in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB following a dominant win by Will Martin in the ope…
Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies
Date: Monday 20 June 2022
AMR is the further development of the AGV, a driverless transport system. Since the start of the 2000s, AGVs have been deployed in warehouses, but they need help along their route from rack to rack to…
“Distruptions are a dream for experts”
Date: Monday 20 June 2022
Dr. Matthias Sckuhr, COO of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, talks about lean processes, historic trends and the role of employees. The road to sustainability includes higher energy efficiency and lo…
Uninterrupted lightness [Freudenberg Sealing Technologies]
Date: Monday 20 June 2022
We have developed various cost-effective alternatives for large-scale production(Volker Schroiff, Director, Technology Management, at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies) Plastics can do more than just i…
Blue Print and febi-sponsored Butel fights through pack at Oulton Park
Date: Monday 20 June 2022
Blue Print and febi-sponsored driver Jack Butel fought through a challenging British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) race weekend at Cheshire circuit Oulton Park on 11-12 June. Butel’s strong performa…
Omid signs up to AFTERmarket party of the year
Date: Friday 17 June 2022
Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili has been signed up to entertain guests at the IAAF Annual Awards Dinner, held on 8 December 2022 at DoubleTree Hilton, Milton Keynes. Omid has appeared in…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 17 June 2022
Date: Friday 17 June 2022
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during what has been yet another extremely busy week. IAAF has intensified …
Plug-in grant for cars to end as focus moves to improving electric vehicle charging
Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
The government has closed the plug-in car grant scheme with effect from 14 June to new orders after successfully kickstarting the UK’s electric car revolution and supporting the sale of nearly half a …
Bob Sockl, RIP
Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
It is with great sadness that we we learned of the death of the founder of Aftermarket magazine, Bob Sockl, who passed away last weekend aged 75, following a long illness. Bob was born in London in 19…
New appointment at Motul UK - Has Tahier, Technical Specialist
Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
Motul is delighted to announce the appointment of Hasanaat Tahier, who takes up the role as Motul UK Technical Specialist, with immediate effect. This is the latest move in Motul’s strengthening of it…
Stellantis to launch “Freedom of Mobility Forum” to address the most urgent mobility issues facing today’s society
Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
Stellantis N.V. has announced the “Freedom of Mobility Forum,” a yearly open meeting of passionate problem-solvers committed to fact-based decision making that identifies how to bring clean, safe, and…
Is it time you had your own MOT?
Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
During Men’s Health Week and Ben, the automotive industry charity, has been encouraging everyone in the automotive community, (not just the guys), to take an MOT test. Not for their vehicle, but a per…
Hamilton celebrates strongest BTCC performance
Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
NGK customers have enjoyed a great day out watching British racing driver Nic Hamilton in action in the 2022 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Hamilton is an Ambassador for the ignitio…
SMP Europe brings colour to Ice Hockey World Championships
Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
Automotive engineering specialist SMP Europe has embraced the passion and excitement of this year’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships in Finland, being main sponsor for th…
Melett's “Inside tag” highlights network strength at Motortec Madrid 2022
Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
Turbocharger specialist, Melett, enjoyed a successful Motortec Madrid 2022, bringing together its Authorised Service Centre (ASC) network and showcasing the new ‘Melett Inside’ quality tag concept. Wi…
Ring Automotive gives new recyclable packaging the green light
Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
As part of its ongoing commitment to embrace environmentally friendly packaging options, Ring Automotive has announced that a whole host of its upgrade halogen bulb ranges will be launched in its new …
Data quality ensures success in the automotive aftermarket
Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022
Correct, standardised and up-to-date product information is the key to success in e-commerce. Only with high-quality data can users quickly find the correct replacement part at the point of sale. This…
Exol-sponsored Worcester Warriors win dramatic Premiership Rugby Cup final
Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022
Exol Lubricants-sponsored rugby union side Worcester Warriors won a nail-biting Premiership Rugby Cup final after extra time on tries scored. Warriors were down 18 points to 25 against London Irish at…
For the twelfth time in a row: HELLA is voted "Best Brand" at ETM Readers' Awards
Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022
HELLA, an internationally positioned automotive supplier and a FORVIA Group company, has once again - for the twelfth time in succession - been voted "Best Brand" in this year's EuroTransportMedia (ET…
Ring scoops six accolades in Auto Express product awards
Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022
Ring Automotive’s ongoing drive for quality has resulted in the brand winning two awards categories, and a commendation in a further four, in Auto Express’ annual product awards. Ring’s Xenon200 took …
Thousands attend the inaugural UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event has received widespread praise from the automotive aftermarket community, achieving a staggering 3538 business owners over two days. The event, held from 8 to 9 June, …
LKQ reinvents its corporate identity to reflect its role as an automotive aftermarket leader
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
LKQ Europe has unveiled its new logo and branding that reflect its position as a global and innovative leader in the European automotive aftermarket. The new branding across the whole group will allow…
Successful fairs in Kenya and Italy!
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
The last two weeks have been very busy for our company - there were two major automotive events. Our employees represented us at the Autoexpo in Nairobi and Autopromotec in Bologna. We started the tra…
First trade fair appearance under the FORVIA umbrella brand: HELLA and Faurecia jointly presented technologies for the mobility of tomorrow in Japan
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
Following the successful takeover of HELLA by Faurecia, the two companies made their first joint appearance at an automotive trade fair under the new, overarching umbrella brand FORVIA. As a factual g…
GSF Car Parts adds DR!VE+ Filters to filtration offering
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
National automotive parts distributor, GSF Car Parts has become the UK’s exclusive distributor of DR!VE+ Filters, an OE-matching quality range of air, cabin, fuel and oil filters. DR!VE+ Filters are n…
Diesel Technic Italia S.R.L. at the Transpotec Logitec: real-life networking in Milan
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
From 12 to 15 May 2022, the Transpotec Logitec took place in Milan, the leading Italian fair for the transport and logistics industry. Diesel Technic Italia S.R.L., represented by Managing Director Wa…
Philips lights up the 2022 Auto Express Product Honours
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
Lumileds, the global manufacturers of Philips Automotive Lighting products, are celebrating a host of awards at the 2022 Auto Express Product Honours. The Philips Xperion 6000 Slim workshop inspection…
NEW alternator A0607S in AS-PL offer
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A0607S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - the line of products th…
OSRAM LIGHTsignal LED and HALOGEN BEACON LIGHTS shine a light in hazardous situations
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
OSRAM has introduced the LIGHTsignal LED and HALOGEN BEACON LIGHTS as part of its specialist range of warning lights to help drivers be clearly seen in dangerous situations. The OSRAM LIGHTsignal HAL …
Klarius: The Exhaust Crafter
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
Klarius has added 19 new aftermarket exhausts to its market-leading range, including replacement diesel particulate filters (DPFs) for the 2011-2015 Volkswagen Crafter van. All the latest parts, as we…
UK AFCAR seeks evidence of legislation infringements from garages
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
IAAF, through its work with UK AFCAR, is seeking evidence from independent garages on infringements around Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER) and the repair and maintenance (RMI) requir…
IAAF networking event flourishes as UK Garage & Bodyshop Event shines
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The automotive aftermarket came out in force this week, as more than 100 IAAF members attended the exclusive networking event at the Genting Hotel, Resorts World, NEC Birmingham on Wednesday 8 June. F…
DENSO Aftermarket teams up with Veterans in Action
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
As an example of the company’s outward looking nature, DENSO Aftermarket has begun to support the charity Veterans in Action, which is dedicated to the needs of former members of the armed forces and …
Alex to take on charity challenge
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
NGK employee Alex Stancombe is set to climb some of the highest summits in England to raise cash for charity. The 52-year-old is taking part in the Stephanie Simpson 2022 Lake District Challenge which…
Public consultation launched - Vehicle type approval – establishing a GB road vehicle approval scheme
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a public consultation on vehicle type approval – establishing a GB road vehicle approval scheme. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/vehicle-typ…
GS Yuasa ‘Powering What Matters’ advertising campaign launches across Europe
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
Centred around a charming video advert, the coordinated European advertising campaign explores the world of GS Yuasa through the eyes of 6-year-old Isabella and her mother as they go about their day n…
First Diesel Technic UK & Ireland Golf Day 2022
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
In May 2022 the first Diesel Technic UK & Ireland Golf Day took place at Stratford-on-Avon Golf Club in Warwickshire. The team of Diesel Technic welcomed distribution partners from Great Britain, …
The ACO cements Motul’s place in Le Mans history with naming of “Virage du Raccordement Motul”
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The most important clock of the year is ticking, and the countdown is on to the 90th running of the world’s greatest endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans (11/12th June). With a grid of the world’s …
Factor One introduce "tech magazine" concept
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
With a wealth of aftermarket motor factoring experience, Factor One Marketing has identified an opportunity for motor factors to maximise on the potential opportunity in the sales of equipment, tools,…
IAAF announces details for next Industry Briefing Session
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
Details for the next Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Industry Briefing Session on Tuesday 5th July have been announced, which will focus on Digitalisation of the Aftermarket. Taki…
IAAF membership network expands with Garage Services Online
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its membership network with Garage Services Online, a leading provider of top performing websites which works exclusively within t…
BM Catalysts adds SCRs to its product portfolio
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
BM Catalysts has expanded its product offering by adding Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) references to its range, as it continues to remain at the forefront of development and technologies to meet …
OSRAM TRUCK FLARE helps to warn drivers of dangerous situations
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
In the event of an accident, being seen on a busy road is of paramount importance, and therefore lighting specialist OSRAM has launched the OSRAM LEDguardian®TRUCK FLARE Signal. The LED warning light …
Schaeffler strengthens bearings business and develops bearings for e-mobility
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
Innovative bearing solutions play a key role in sustainable mobility by making powertrains and chassis systems more energy efficient. In electrified vehicles, every bit of energy saved translates into…
FST takes a closer look at climate and cost
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
If you fly from Berlin to the northwest and briefly look out of the window of the plane, you find yourself looking down on a blue surface, glittering like a lake and embedded in the landscape. But at …
Exol Lubricants’ Optima oil gains Jaguar Land Rover approval
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
Exol Lubricants’ Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 engine oil has been formally approved for use by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) across the majority of the manufacturer’s vehicles. The British vehicle manufacturer has …
NSK and thyssenkrupp evaluate automotive joint venture
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
NSK Ltd and thyssenkrupp AG have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a potential joint venture between NSK Steering and thyssenkrupp Automotive. Both companies will now enter an asse…
OSRAM secures Auto Express awards commendation for Night Breaker 200
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
OSRAM’s Night Breaker 200 has received a commendation in the Headlamp Bulb category in Auto Express’ annual product awards. The OSRAM Night Breaker 200 proved popular with its 150-metre-long beam and …
ZF [pro]Tech offering takes centre stage at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
ZF Aftermarket, under its ZF [pro]Tech initiative, is gearing up to arm garages and bodyshop technicians with the technical skills and know-how required to service and maintain the vehicles of today a…