IAAF Member News
Exol Lubricants-sponsored cycling team to tackle Etape Loch Ness
Date: Wednesday 22 February 2023
The Exol Lubricants-sponsored WSCC cycling squad will take to the picturesque roads surrounding Loch Ness for the 2023 Etape Loch Ness, a 66-mile mass participation cycling sportive. Based in Invernes…
Comline blossoming as an international success story
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Comline is an established international brand; it’s trusted and relied on, not just in the UK and Ireland, but around the world. It has an admired track record in impressing and securing new distribut…
Banner Connects with The Shortis Group in power partnership
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Leading European manufacturer of original equipment batteries and battery accessories, Banner, has entered into a major new product distribution agreement with The Shortis Group, one of the UK’s forem…
Preliminary figures and company outlook reveal HELLA expects record sales and further improved profitability for 2023
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
HELLA, the automotive supplier operating under the FORVIA umbrella brand, has announced its preliminary results for the short fiscal year 2022 (1 June to 31 December 2022) and the outlook for the fisc…
IAAF Garage Section launches with 1500 garages
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has bolstered its lobbying capability and broadened its support offering with the addition of 1500 new garage members. At its end-of-year confe…
CAT Awards 2023: the winners are announced
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Around 150 guests attended the event sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, where they enjoyed a delicious lunch and listened to a Q and A with four times BTCC champion Colin Turkington regaled who the audi…
New City College REPXPERT Academy LIVE event proves a great success
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
The first REPXPERT Academy LIVE of 2023 took place at New City College Ardleigh Green campus in Hornchurch Saturday 4th February, and proved to be another success for the delegates, Schaeffler’s techn…
BorgWarner announces Brady Ericson as CEO, Chris Gropp as CFO, and PHINIA Inc. as company name for proposed fuel systems and aftermarket segment spin-off
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
BorgWarner Inc. has announced Brady Ericson will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chris Gropp will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the separate, pub…
Red-hot Ott triumphs in Sweden
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Ott Tänak and Martin Jarveoja have claimed their first victory with the NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team and the Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 in 2023 after an exemplary drive in Sweden. In only …
Comment from LKQ Euro Car Parts on recent SMMT used car statistics
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Following the recently published used car registration stats Andy Hamilton, CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, has commented: “While the backlog on new vehicle production lines initially benefited the used ve…
Juratek ownership changes following acquisition by Fras-Le
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Founded in 1995, Doncaster based Juratek Ltd has expanded to become a brand leader in the Automotive & CV parts distribution aftermarket, generating a turnover of £24.5 million in the UK, Europe a…
TechMan partners with WhoCanFixMyCar.com to streamline bookings
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Garages can increase bookings and workshop efficiency with TechMan’s latest integration, as the garage management system brand partners with WhoCanFixMyCar.com. TechMan’s new WhoCanFixMyCar.com featur…
Banner parades more giveaway goodies
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Maintaining the brand visibility of Banner – Europe’s leading manufacturer of batteries and battery accessories - remains a cornerstone of the company’s success here in the UK. And what better way of …
Delphi Technologies wins training award
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner Inc, has won ‘Training Scheme of the Year’ at the CAT Awards, held Thursday 9th February at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel. The renowned industry event saw a capac…
Gulf Lubricants listed by Marathon Warehouse Distribution
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Rossmore Lubricants, official Distributor of Gulf Lubricants throughout the UK & Ireland, is delighted to announce that the brand will now be available through Marathon Warehouse Distribution. Thi…
Schaeffler and BILSTEIN extend cooperation on REPXPERT garage portal
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Schaeffler and BILSTEIN have offered joint technical training on chassis systems for several years, extending this partnership by collaborating on the REPXPERT garage portal in June 2021. After comple…
GSF Car Parts strengthens employee benefits with focus on Corporate Social Responsibility
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
National motor factor GSF Car Parts has bolstered its employee benefits with the introduction of new people-focused perks in 2023. The company operates 180 branches across the UK with a workforce of m…
Arnold Clark Autoparts wins Factor of the Year at CAT Awards
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Arnold Clark Autoparts has been named the ‘Factor of the Year’ at the CAT magazine Awards 2023, as voted for by professionals in the automotive aftermarket. The prestigious award ceremony took place a…
TMD Friction UK shines a light on the next-generation of aftermarket talent this National Apprenticeship Week
Date: Monday 13 February 2023
TMD Friction UK is calling on the importance of embracing future talent and encouraging the next generation of aftermarket professionals into the industry this National Apprenticeship week, which runs…
GS Yuasa TV launch will answer the internet’s most frequently asked battery questions
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
GS Yuasa, the world leading manufacturer of both GS and Yuasa batteries, have announced the launch of GYTV, the new name for its engaging and educational battery learning videos. GYTV initially featur…
ZF Aftermarket sets the pace for e-mobility at EV Ready Show
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
ZF Aftermarket has reported the EV Ready show as a huge success, with the event sparking stimulating conversations around future mobility opportunities available to the automotive aftermarket. More th…
UKS increases Optimal sales and range despite company profile change
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
UKS has come a long way in the past 12 months. Previously called Optimal UK the owners decided to move forward with UKS Distribution Limited and haven’t looked back. Indeed, the sales for the Optimal …
Autotech Group announces sponsorship of the NAPA Racing UK BTCC team
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
Autotech Group is delighted to be named as a sponsor of the NAPA Racing UK team ahead of the 2023 British Touring Car Championship season. Alongside its logo adorning the NAPA Racing UK team’s cars, A…
Motor factor expands expands with addition of new tyre equipment centre
Date: Monday 06 February 2023
Carlisle-based family business K&S McKenzie Ltd. are growing their business with the addition of their new Tyre Equipment Centre. The motor factor, run by brothers Stuart and Alastair McKenzie, ha…
GS Yuasa International Ltd. announce collaboration with Honda to develop lithium-ion batteries
Date: Friday 03 February 2023
GS Yuasa International Ltd., the parent company of GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd., has announced the signing of an agreement with Honda Motor Co. Ltd. to develop high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion b…
MAHLE Aftermarket strengthens European operations with key promotion
Date: Friday 03 February 2023
MAHLE Aftermarket has promoted its UK General Manager Andy Lees within its senior leadership team, in a combined role that will see him lead aftermarket operations in western Europe. While Lees’ respo…
Cyber security awareness: news from Lawgistics
Date: Friday 03 February 2023
Lawgistics, the IAAF's legal helpline provider, have partnered with ECSC to provide additional guidance and support in all things cyber security. ECSC, founded and established in 2000, is the UK’s lon…
ZF announces partnership with mobility provider Beep to bring new-generation autonomous Level 4 shuttle to US market
Date: Thursday 02 February 2023
ZF unveils its next generation shuttle for autonomous driving in urban environments and mixed traffic at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas/ Nevada, USA. The next generation complem…
Exol-sponsored Fox finishes jet ski championship on a high
Date: Thursday 02 February 2023
Exol-sponsored 18-year-old JSRA British Jetsport Championship jet skier Dani Fox finished her 2022 season in fifth place after a closely fought campaign on the water. Fox, based near Exol Lubricants’ …
Motul is once again series official lubricant partner for ROKiT F4 British Championship certified by FIA in 2023
Date: Thursday 02 February 2023
The recent Autosport International Expo heralded the announcement of Motul’s continuation as official lubricant supplier to the 2023 ROKiT F4 British Championship certified by FIA. This is the second …
LKQ Europe Acquires Rhenoy Group
Date: Thursday 02 February 2023
The leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts strengthens its presence in the European salvage business. Zug, Switzerland. LKQ Europe today announced that it is expanding its European salvag…
One betting game, 400 participants, three winners
Date: Thursday 02 February 2023
Last year, the betting game for the 2022 Football World Cup once again generated enthusiasm among all participants – after all, great prices were raffled off among the Diesel Technic distribution part…
AS-PL get the ‘Diament Forbesa” again!
Date: Thursday 02 February 2023
The AS-PL company was again among the winners of the fifteenth edition of the presitigious ‘Diamenty Forbesa” ranking. The list was prepared by the editors of the monthly magazine ‘Forbes’ and the bus…
LIQUI MOLY now also available from Motor Parts Direct
Date: Tuesday 31 January 2023
The German motor oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY is expanding its distribution in the UK. The company's range is now also available from Motor Parts Direct, the UK’s largest independent motor f…
New Niterra logo unveiled
Date: Friday 27 January 2023
Following on from last year’s announcement regarding its upcoming English name change to ‘Niterra’, NGK SPARK PLUG is proud to reveal to the world its new Group and Corporate Logo. This will be offici…
GSF Car Parts plugs into vehicle eletrification at EV Ready event
Date: Friday 27 January 2023
Leading motor factor GSF Car Parts gave garage owners a unique insight into the future of the automotive aftermarket at the inaugural EV Ready event this week. GSF was headline sponsor of the show, wh…
Climate-friendly and recyclable: NALYSES research project develops sustainable headlamp
Date: Thursday 26 January 2023
HELLA is researching, in collaboration with industry partners, how headlights can be designed to be more climate friendly. To this end, the automotive supplier operating under the FORVIA umbrella bran…
TecAlliance introduces global Code of Conduct
Date: Thursday 26 January 2023
TecAlliance, the leading expert for data management and processes in the independent automotive aftermarket, has adopted a Code of Conduct that applies to all locations and subsidiaries worldwide as o…
Delphi Technologies host UK garage competition
Date: Thursday 26 January 2023
Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner Inc, will be a partner supporter of the 2023 Top Garage and Top Technician competitions. Top Technician, created by Aftermarket magazine in 2002, seeks to id…
Increase of almost ten percent in 2022 – LIQUI MOLY generates € 800 million in sales
Date: Thursday 26 January 2023
The Ulm-based motor oil and additive manufacturer has reached its annual target and remains on a stable growth course. The company was able to compensate for the loss of the Russian market and the gen…
Lucas Oil Driving Forward in 2023
Date: Thursday 26 January 2023
Lucas Oil is investing in the profile of the brand, to raise awareness about additive use and to help pull business through to garages. The Lucas Oil Academy will promote the brand to young mechanics …
Exol-powered endurance racing team completes 25-hour race
Date: Thursday 26 January 2023
A racing team using Exol Lubricants completed the IDEMITSU 1500 Super Endurance 2022, a 25-hour long race at the Buriram International Circuit, in north-eastern Thailand. The NS Max Taker ISR Racing T…
OESAA Academy Live roadshow moves onto Castleford College following successful debut
Date: Thursday 26 January 2023
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association will be looking to carry the momentum from its maiden OESAA Academy Live event to Castleford College. The free training days will take place on…
Workshops welcome NGK Academy
Date: Tuesday 24 January 2023
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK’s new online training initiative is proving a big hit with workshops. The company launched NGK Academy last November and it has already attracted scores of leading i…
Delphi Technologies launches Masters of Motion
Date: Friday 20 January 2023
Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner Inc, has launched its new Masters of Motion hub aimed at independent garage technicians. Delphi intends the launch to be the start of a sustained campaign to…
Mintex Trophy Trial celebrates over 40 years of crowning British trials champions
Date: Friday 20 January 2023
Braking friction specialist TMD Friction’s renowned brand Mintex, and Yorkshire-based Richmond Motor Club, are celebrating over 40 years of racing excellence in the Mintex Trophy Trial, a demanding mo…
NAPA Racing UK joins BTRC 2023
Date: Friday 20 January 2023
NAPA Racing UK reunites with Paul Rivett for a super-sized season in the British Truck Racing Championship 2023. From rookies to BTCC Team Champions, NAPA Racing UK had a phenomenal debut year in moto…
TMD Friction to support engineering academy’s pan-European road rally
Date: Thursday 19 January 2023
TMD Friction is supporting a bid by Essex-based Rallysport Engineering Academy to complete the Two Ball Banger London-Lisbon Rally, raising funds for the local air ambulance. TMD Friction’s renowned M…
Exol Lubricants takes to the stages with sponsorship of historic rally championships
Date: Thursday 19 January 2023
Leading oils and lubricants manufacturer Exol Lubricants is to sponsor the Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR) for the 2023 MINI Sport Cup and Stage Masters Challenge seasons as the official lubricants…
Technical insight and chemical innovation key to enduring factor relationships, say Fueltone Pro
Date: Thursday 19 January 2023
Good quality parts and services are the cornerstone of any successful garage or motor factor, but ongoing innovation and refreshed product lines are key to a successful enduring relationship between s…
