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Schaeffler e-axle wins Golden Steering Wheel award
Date: Monday 15 November 2021
Schaeffler, the automotive and industrial supplier has received the Golden Steering Wheel (“Goldenes Lenkrad”) award for its 2-in-1 electric axle system. Offered by German car magazine “AUTO BILD” and…
AutoCare signs up its 900th garage
Date: Monday 15 November 2021
AutoCare is pleased to announce they have signed up its 900th garage, making it the largest independent garage network in the UK. MRT Autopoint LLP in Telford signed up with GroupAuto member Priorslee…
LKQ Euro Car Parts garage karting tournament winners crowned
Date: Monday 15 November 2021
The LKQ Euro Car Parts 2021 garage karting tournament has come to a thrilling conclusion after more than six weeks of action on the racetrack. More than 1,200 garages from across the country took part…
Arnold Clark Autoparts unveils Consumables catalogue
Date: Monday 15 November 2021
Arnold Clark Autoparts has launched its new Consumables catalogue, offering customers more than 7,000 consumables products to choose from, including in-demand products that will help them prepare for …
The Parts Allliance rebrands as GSF Car Parts, introducing one national brand
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
National motor factor business group The Parts Alliance has rebranded to GSF Car Parts, introducing one trading name across its 170 sites for the first time. The business, which traded locally under h…
Equipmake & Beulas join forces with Go-Ahead London: in-service trials of new double decker electric bus to begin Q1 2022
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
Equipmake, the leading commercial vehicle electrification specialist, and Spanish coachbuilder Beulas, are joining forces with Go-Ahead, London’s largest bus operator, to start in-service trials of th…
UK confirms pledge for zero-emission HGVs by 2040 and unveils new chargepoint design
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
All new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, the UK government has confirmed. This, combined with the UK’s 2030 phase out for petrol and diesel cars and vans, represents a wor…
One hundred days in the life of the IAAF
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
IAAF Chief Executive Mark Field has produced a progress report on the IAAF and its activities over the first 100 days of its financial year, beginning 1 August. The Federation’s work since 1 August ha…
BM Catalysts exceed expectations inside and outside of work through charity endeavours
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
Over the last few months, the BM Catalysts team has been taking on some impressive fundraising challenges, covering a combined total of over 150 kilometres and raising over £8,000 for their respective…
HELLA launches new ‘Digitalisation of Light’ webinar
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
At the end of last year, lighting and electronics expert HELLA launched a new digital concept to keep workshops up to date with innovative technologies and news online. The format was well received as…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 12 November 2021
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during an extremely busy week. This week the IAAF held both its CV committe…
Workshops rush to register for the new NGK BoxClever App
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
Workshops were quick to sign up for NGK’s new BoxClever App when they visited the company’s stand at this week’s MechanEx Show at Sandown Park. The App enables members of the ignition and sensor speci…
BM Catalysts highlights latest new-to-range references
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021
BM Catalysts has added a further 27 new references to its catalytic converter and premium DPF range, as it continues to service the automotive aftermarket to meet the needs of the increasing vehicle c…
Mintex-sponsored Lewis Brown races to Mini Challenge Championship victory
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021
Mintex-sponsored Lewis Brown has secured third place in the JCW MINI CHALLENGE Championships for 2021. Brown dominated the final weekend of racing at Brands Hatch on 23rd and 24th October, kicking off…
First Line Ltd. 2022 wall planners now available
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021
First Line Ltd. has once again launched its popular wall planners for the new year, with the 2022 edition now available for factors and workshops to claim online. Each full year planner is double-side…
OESAA/HGS ADAS video
Date: Tuesday 09 November 2021
Hella Gutmann Solutions’ Neil Hilton, in partnership with the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association, gives technicians a thorough and comprehensive insight into the world of advanced dr…
Launch puts diagnostic power back into independent garages
Date: Tuesday 09 November 2021
Expertise matters in the world of vehicle diagnostics, and a new high-end professional diagnostic tool from Launch UK embodies years of aftermarket understanding. Developed from the PRO 5 Plus, the ne…
Do you have excess and obsolete stock?
Date: Friday 05 November 2021
Make money selling those parts you’ve had stored away for years and help to generate less waste and open your customer base with an online marketplace just for the automotive industry. VPM is a market…
IMI steers MOT Testers to the ‘right knowledge’ to improve chances of passing first time
Date: Friday 05 November 2021
Recognising the time pressures on MOT testers to complete their CPD and Annual Assessment before the deadline, the IMI has enhanced its e-Learning modules. As Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI explains, at t…
Register now for the “Aftermarket for the Future” - 2021 IAAF Virtual Conference
Date: Friday 05 November 2021
Registration is now open for the “Aftermarket for the Future”, the 2021 IAAF Virtual Conference, sponsored by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG). The event looks to address the biggest challenges and opp…
Sustainability below the ground
Date: Friday 05 November 2021
Freudenberg battery companies XALT Energy and Freudenberg Battery Power Systems have forged a successful relationship with MacLean, the largest Canadian-based mining equipment manufacturer, to further…
Former Dyson CEO Martin McCourt to speak at IAAF Virtual Conference 2021
Date: Friday 05 November 2021
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced Martin McCourt, who was previously the long-standing CEO of Dyson, as special guest speaker at its 2021 Virtual Conference. In line w…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 5 November 2021
Date: Friday 05 November 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. The IAAF Conference 2021 countdown kicks off …
IAAF Virtual Conference 2021 welcomes top sponsors
Date: Friday 05 November 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF’s) virtual conference 2021, sponsored by leading automotive trading group, Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), has attracted support from more top …
First Line Ltd. unveils latest new-to-range highlights
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
In the past two months, global automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has introduced an additional 60 references to its popular First Line and Borg & Beck product ranges, including new …
Arnold Clark Autoparts encourages garages to stock up for winter
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
Arnold Clark Autoparts is keen to raise awareness on the importance of regular battery checks, particularly as temperatures begin to drop. Goliath batteries, distributed by Arnold Clark Autoparts, off…
Immediately responding to customer needs
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
TecAlliance, a leading data management specialist in the independent automotive aftermarket, has introduced the new interface Instant Data Processing (IDP) to revolutionise the handling of product dat…
NGK to host racing stars at Motorcycle Live
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
Three-time World Speedway Champion Tai Woffinden and Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness will be signing autographs on ignition specialist NGK’s stand at Motorcycle Live next month. The iconic racer…
No worries for the F1 cars in Mexico City with Brembo carbon discs or on the road with carbon-ceramic discs
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
After a year off, the Mexican GP returns to the Formula 1 World Championship. According to Brembo technicians, the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is classified as one of the most demanding tracks for br…
OESAA gearing up for Autoinform Live – last chance for technicians to purchase a ticket!
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
There are still opportunities for technicians to join renowned original equipment manufacturers for a weekend of exclusive and hands-on training at the GTG Academy for Autoinform Live, which takes pla…
NEW alternator A0828S in AS-PL offer
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A0828S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and st…
Schaeffler includes unique to market RepSet clutch kits in October’s new to range offer
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
Schaeffler has announced several new-to-range part numbers, including some that are unique to market, so that workshops can offer genuine original equipment (OE) quality repair solutions to customers.…
Thomas Group enjoy a day out with friends
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
Some of the team at the Thomas Group had a day out of the office recently to participate in the annual Clay Pigeon Shooting event. They invited friends from across the UK and from partnering companies…
Victory for Coates in MINI CHALLENGE finale
Date: Tuesday 02 November 2021
NGK-sponsored Max Coates is looking forward to next season’s MINI CHALLENGE after a winning the final race of this season’s championship at Brands Hatch GP circuit. The victory landed Coates fifth pla…
ElringKlinger has successfully taken part in pilot phase with TecAlliance’s IDP interface
Date: Tuesday 02 November 2021
TecAlliance, a leading data management specialist in the independent automotive aftermarket, has introduced the new interface Instant Data Processing (IDP) to revolutionise the handling of product dat…
WAI launches portable power supply for on-the-go use
Date: Monday 01 November 2021
As more and more people look to electrics for transport and entertaining, such as bikes, scooters and garden equipment, WAI identified the need for a portable power supply to keep these items working …
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 5.14012 Center bearing
Date: Monday 01 November 2021
The cardan shaft has universal joints and transmits the driving power from the gearbox to the differential of the drive axle or to the wheels. Through the universal joints, the rotary motions can be d…
Podium day for Halfords Racing with Cataclean
Date: Monday 01 November 2021
A superb day to round out the British Touring Car Championship netted a podium in each race at Brands Hatch for Halfords Racing with Cataclean. Drivers Gordon Shedden and Dan Rowbottom were at the poi…
IAAF Activity Report w/e 29 October 2021
Date: Friday 29 October 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during an extremely busy week. These included:Products and Services eBullet…
AS-PL received a distinction during the "Gryf Gospodarczy 2021" gala
Date: Friday 29 October 2021
On October 26th, at the Baltic Opera, XXII “Pomorska Nagroda Gryf Gospodarczy 2021” gala took place. Among 32 participating in the competition companies, AS-PL was one of the finalists. The company wa…
Delphi Technologies launches new global steering and suspension offering for the Tesla Model S unlocking a path to a new repair prospect
Date: Friday 29 October 2021
New components for the Tesla Model S application join our steering and suspension range and carry the hallmarks of a Delphi Technologies portfolio; engineering excellence, safety focus, and OE experti…
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has added 10 new references to its range of Filtration products for motorbikes
Date: Friday 29 October 2021
With 1.36 million motorbikes on the road in the UK, MAHLE is committed to leading the market with the highest quality Filtration products from the widest selection available to meet demand. The latest…
LIQUI MOLY achieves previous year’s turnover within ten months
Date: Friday 29 October 2021
Today, the Ulm-based lubricant specialist exceeded its total 2020 sales of 611 million euro. This had already represented an all-time high. In 2021, the company is heading for the highest sales growth…
SHW Performance: TecDoc facilitates entry into the automotive aftermarket
Date: Friday 29 October 2021
SHW sells more than 290 brake disc types for the high-performance segment in the independent automotive aftermarket under the SHW Performance brand. TecDoc Catalogue solutions are supporting the compa…
Alluring new Klarius exhausts now available
Date: Friday 29 October 2021
Klarius Products has introduced 22 new aftermarket exhaust systems to its range, including the 2014-2016 Peugeot 3008 Allure. Download the full list of parts below. New systems are available for a wid…
Key points from the October 2021 Budget Statement
Date: Thursday 28 October 2021
The 2021 budget key points were: Inflation in September was 3.1% and is likely to rise to average 4% over next year, OBR says UK economy forecast to return to pre-Covid levels by 2022 Annual growth s…
Delphi Technologies’ investment in Smart Mobility Venture Capital Fund creates a potential disruptive impact for the aftermarket
Date: Thursday 28 October 2021
Delphi Technologies Aftermarket has joined forces with NEXUS Automotive International and Mobilion Ventures in investing in high-tech start-ups that are focused on developing aftermarket solutions for…
Traction gained as GS Yuasa's new motive battery range hits the materials handling market
Date: Wednesday 27 October 2021
The first container of GS Yuasa’s brand-new Traction batteries has landed in the UK. Delivered late last month to the Bristol-based Battery Technologies UK Ltd, the specialist 2 Volt traction batterie…
Dayco expands its chassis system offering with the launch of a comprehensive steering & suspension programme
Date: Wednesday 27 October 2021
Recognising the global shift in momentum from traditional internal combustion towards hybrid and electric powertrains, Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, i…
Schaeffler Group to be climate neutral by 2040
Date: Wednesday 27 October 2021
The Schaeffler Group will be operating as a climate-neutral company from 2040. This objective covers the entire supply chain and is underpinned by ambitious mid-term sustainability targets. The Schaef…
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