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TMD Friction strengthens it’s IAM commercial vehicle division
Date: Tuesday 02 February 2021
Brake friction specialist, TMD Friction, is kicking off the new year with a few changes in its Textar products and services for the commercial vehicle (CV) sector to meet ongoing demand from customers…
Bevan Group emerges stronger with help from recruitment specialist
Date: Tuesday 02 February 2021
Leading commercial vehicle body builder, Bevan Group, is entering 2021 in a much stronger position following an unprecedented year, thanks to the help of specialist automotive and engineering recruite…
Kia to recall Sorento models in UK
Date: Tuesday 02 February 2021
Kia Motors (UK) Limited is recalling certain Sorento models to reset and update the eCall system governing the vehicle’s eCall SOS feature. The recall only affects Sorento models produced between 1 Se…
New FIGIEFA working group on telematics
Date: Monday 01 February 2021
Many of the challenges facing the aftermarket today are driven by evolutions in technology. As vehicles become more connected and autonomous, the requirements for (cyber) security become more severe, …
TecAlliance experts solve tricky repair cases
Date: Friday 29 January 2021
TecAlliance, one of the leading data management specialists in the independent automotive aftermarket, is launching its new series “What the Fix?!”. From now on, every month a new episode will present…
£540k investment in three new artics mark brand-building
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
The delivery in mid-January of a fleet of three new artics, for automotive aftermarket giant NAPA, marks a £540k investment milestone for the brand in the UK. Director of Logistics at the Alliance Aut…
Midwest Motor Factors and Monmore Auto Parts become Arnold Clark Autoparts
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
West Midlands motor factor, Midwest Motor Factors, has become Arnold Clark Autoparts. Monmore Auto Parts has also been included in the rebrand. This change of name and branding aligns Midwest even mor…
Over £15k raised by Klarius for Dougie Mac Hospice
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
The Klarius Group of Companies has raised over £15,000 in support of Douglas Macmillan Hospice (Dougie Mac) in 2020. A vital local charity for Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and the surrounding a…
EAG has become an A1 approved supplier
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has confirmed that its steering & suspension range is now available through A1.Customers can now source EAG’s premium quality steering & suspension range from A1 M…
London freight should apply for a Direct Vision Standard safety permit as enforcement begins
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
TfL is reminding heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators to apply for a free safety permit as soon as possible, with less than two months to go until the introduction of London's pioneering Direct Vision …
Lucas Oil renews British Drifting Championship partnership
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
Lucas Oil has renewed sponsorship with the British Drifting Championship (BDC) for 2021. The agreement extends the US oil, lubricants and additive manufacturer’s association with one of the UK’s faste…
Autotech 2021: Give your skills a boost!
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
The Autotech 2021 campaign, to support technicians who are looking to improve their knowledge & diagnostic skills, has launched with a flourish, with a brand-new skills assessment as well as free …
Volkswagen Group facing EU fine for missing 2020 CO2 target
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
The Volkswagen Group is facing a fine from the European Union (EU) after its manufacturer pool narrowly missed its target for cutting the CO2 emissions of its vehicles. To encourage a switch to low- a…
The IMI goes back to school
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
Lockdown 3.0 is putting pressure on businesses across the UK. It is also asking parents who are able to work from home to juggle schooling with the day job. Recognising this added pressure for thousan…
LIQUI MOLY becomes title sponsor of the MotoGP race in Germany
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
LIQUI MOLY has been represented in the MotoGP Motorcycle World Championship for eight years. It is now further expanding its commitment. The oil manufacturer will be title sponsor of the race in its h…
NGK to sponsor M-Sport Ford WRC team for 2021 season
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK has announced it is continuing its sponsorship of the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team for the 2021 season which kicks off this week with the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo.…
Behind the headlines on the Government’s 2030 car sales ban
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
The UK Government announcing a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel only car sales by 2030 is part of Boris Johnson’s 10-point plan to tackle climate change. While the feasibility of attaining thi…
Rules of Origin: Check your goods comply to trade tariff-free with the EU
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has issued a statement on how BEIS is helping businesses understand how to adapt to the new Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU. BEIS is taking steps to mak…
Autotech Training launches Electric Vehicle Training Suite
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
Autotech Training have officially opened its dedicated Electric Vehicle Training Suite. The opening marks a significant step forward for the company since it announced, at the end of last year, initia…
Find out “Why choose AS-PL products?”
Date: Friday 22 January 2021
AS-PL Sp. z o.o. is a European company which operates in the field of supplying parts and electrical components for vehicles. Currently, the company offers more than 20,000 different products with a t…
LIQUI MOLY announces to cancel its sponsorship of the hockey world championship if it will take place in Belarus
Date: Friday 22 January 2021
LIQUI MOLY is known as a convinced sports sponsor. We were looking forward to the IIHF Hockey World Championship 2021. The decision to become a sponsor was made in 2017. LIQUI MOLY is committed to fai…
HMRC Brexit webinars
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
Following the end of the Brexit transition period, changes have now come into effect for businesses that trade goods with Europe or represent businesses who do. Businesses are invited to attend webina…
Simon Haynes - 9th October 1962 - 12th December 2020
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
Following the announcement before Christmas of the sudden passing of Simon Haynes, his family have advised the IAAF of further details of the funeral. Simon passed away suddenly on the 12th December 2…
HSE spot checks and inspections continue during national lockdown
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
With the increase in the number of coronavirus cases and the national lockdown restrictions now in place, all businesses that continue to operate must ensure their workplace is COVID-secure. To protec…
DENSO Aftermarket wins IMI training centre approval
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
DENSO Aftermarket, the aftermarket division of leading original equipment (OE) component manufacturer DENSO, has been certified as an approved training provider by the Institute of the Motor Industry …
Popular Carlisle business finalists in Family Business of the Year Awards
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
K&S McKenzie is a family businesses of over 50 years with two premises in the city. They started off this year with a bang having been shortlisted as finalists in the 2021 Family Business of the Y…
More than 250 technicians attend Schaeffler’s first REPXPERT ‘Tea-Break Training’ session of 2021
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
Picking up precisely where it left off in 2020, but with even more attendees, Schaeffler’s REPXPERT technical training team began 2021 with its latest online training module, entitled ‘What’s Hot in C…
Sampa UK & Ireland expansion set to continue in 2021
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
As the newest member to the IAAF, Sampa UK & Ireland are very much looking forward to supporting the independent commercial vehicle aftermarket in the coming months as the business continues to ex…
LKQ Euro Car Parts puts digital transformation at the top of the agenda for 2021
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
The UK and Republic of Ireland’s leading parts distributor is championing digitalisation as the independent aftermarket’s biggest opportunity in 2021. While the events of the last year have understand…
Ben launches fast-track access to digital mental health platform
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
On Blue Monday, automotive charity Ben are launching fast-track access to its digital mental and wellbeing platform, offering immediate support to those in need. On a day hailed as the most depressing…
VARTA Video - Andy Savva recommends checking battery during lockdown
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
VARTA Brand Ambassador Andy Savva explains it is vital that technicians are testing every car’s battery, due to inactivity during lockdown and the recent sub-zero temperatures causing higher than usua…
Corteco welcome new Technical Inside Sales Specialist
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
Corteco are constantly looking for new ways to improve the value and satisfaction for customers. This includes expanding their team of professionals. Corteco are pleased to announce a new team member,…
Kerridge Commercial Systems appoints new automotive Account Director
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
KCS is pleased to announce that Anthony Cornwall has joined the KCS Automotive Division as Account Director Automotive. Anthony brings with him a wealth of automotive experience having spent twelve ye…
Business as usual as SMP Europe continues development
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
It’s very much business as usual for SMP Europe with a number of new developments planned in 2021, as the company continues to operate as normal following the latest government lockdown. Throughout 20…
5 video trends to watch in 2021
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
As technology and digital habits evolve, and in fact have been accelerated as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s not surprising that video predictions and usage is expected to see further exponen…
DVSA releases January 2021 MOT testing forecasts
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
Following on from previous forecast figures, the DVSA has now produced the figures for January and a forecast for February, broken down by postcode, to help understand how demand will vary by area. DV…
New year, new member for IAAF
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
Manufacturer and wholesale distributor of commercial vehicle parts, Sampa UK & Ireland Ltd, is the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) first new member of 2021, as it joins a gr…
LKQ Euro Car Parts highlights revenue opportunities for garages in Lockdown 3.0
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
In an email sent to customers last week, Andy Hamilton, CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, stated that the business will remain open and operational throughout the latest lockdown – as it has done previously …
LIQUI MOLY: Higher, faster, further
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
The current issue of our company magazine "Pictures and Stories" is online. We show pictures of our extensive winter sports sponsorships, which provide media attention during the time of year when mos…
EAG continues to assist customers during lockdown
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has confirmed that it will remain open during the UK’s current lockdown.As motor factors and workshops are staying open during the UK’s third lockdown, so will EAG to ensu…
Automotive Support Group December Online Training
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
10th of December, 2020 saw the first online training event for the Automotive Support Group for content elected from the membership of the group. Subjects covered included continuous professional deve…
CMA breaks up motor parts merger
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
The CMA will require TVS Europe Distribution to sell 3G in order to protect competition in the commercial vehicle and trailer parts sector. Following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation, the Competition…
IAAF AGM 2021
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members will take place at 10:30am on THURSDAY 11th February 2021. Due to the current restrictions, this meeting will take place via Zoom. Mem…
DIT webinar: Going for Global Growth 2021
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
The Dept. for International Trade has announced that Ellen Main-Jeffrey will be the second speaker at their Going for Global Growth 2021 webinar on the 26th January. Ellen is a VAT specialist at Just …
New webinar to tackle automotive skills shortage and EV challenges and opportunities
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
Automotive and engineering recruitment specialist, Glen Callum Associates (GCA), is hosting an exclusive webinar to kick start 2021 titled: “Auto industry skills shortage & tackling electric vehic…
‘State of the Aftermarket’ explored in new industry report released by auto:resource
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
auto:resource, launched by Messe Frankfurt UK, organisers of Automechanika Birmingham, has published its first-ever industry report, ‘State of the Aftermarket’, providing businesses with an insight in…
Get ballsy with GS Yuasa and OddBalls’ ‘Always Check Your Balls’ campaign for testicular cancer
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
GS Yuasa are calling on everyone to help raise awareness of testicular cancer having announced a new partnership with OddBalls. The battery manufacturer is donating £5,000 to the cancer charity and la…
Amendments to MOTs
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
The following changes have been made to MOTs. In particular, the MOT centre and tester guidance has been updated to make it clear that MOT centres can stay open in all areas of Great Britain, includin…
Make sure your customers know there’s no MOT exemption this time
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
Garages across the UK are being advised to communicate recent confirmation that vehicle repair and MOT services are permitted to remain open during the latest lockdown restrictions amid concerns that …
Driving for work – Review of joint HSE/DfT guidance
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
For most people, driving will be the most dangerous activity they do. It is estimated that one third of all road traffic collisions (RTCs) in Britain involve someone driving as part of their job and c…
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