IAAF Member News
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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. …
LKQ Europe partners with think tank “Project Zebra” to strengthen supply chain agility
Date: Friday 19 August 2022
LKQ Europe is accelerating the move towards an efficient and sustainable supply chain by pushing for more innovation and digitalization. With rising complexity and volatility in the markets, tradition…
First Line Ltd. excited about new stand location at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022
Date: Thursday 18 August 2022
Automotive aftermarket specialists First Line Ltd. will showcase its wide range of product lines and references at one of the world’s leading industry trade shows, Automechanika Frankfurt, from 13th t…
Automechanika Frankfurt 2022: Comline to highlight credentials on the aftermarket’s biggest stage
Date: Thursday 18 August 2022
Popular British parts brand, Comline Auto Parts (Comline), is delighted to be heading to Germany for the long-awaited 2022 instalment of Automechanika Frankfurt, where it will be looking to strengthen…
Automechanika Frankfurt 2022: IAAF members who will be exhibiting
Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022
Automechanika Frankfurt, which represents the entire value chain of the automotive aftermarket, will be taking place in Frankfurt from 13th to 17th September. It offers visitors the opportunity to exp…
WAI launches new easy-access, UK website
Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier, WAI, has launched a brand-new website for the UK market, offering motor factors an easy-to-use platform, showcasing its constantly growing product portfolio, from …
ZF electrifies aftermarket with premieres of sustainable products and innovative services at Automechanika
Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022
Next Generation Mobility, driven by electrified, autonomous, and software-defined vehicles, is fully transforming the aftermarket. At Automechanika, ZF will present new product ranges and innovative s…
LKQ Euro Car Parts colleagues raise funds to buy and deliver ambulances to Ukraine
Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts colleagues have raised more than £35,000 to support the relief effort in Ukraine, funding the purchase and delivery of two ambulances, with efforts ongoing to buy more. Spearheaded …
NAPA Racing UK goes super-sized
Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022
NAPA Racing UK teams up with Paul Rivett for a one-off Truck Race in the Convoy in the Park Festival 2022. NAPA has had an incredible year in the world of British motorsport with significant appearanc…
GS Yuasa take charge with Automechanika product launches
Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022
GS Yuasa will launch its brand new YCX Smart Battery Charger and Maintainer range at Automechanika Frankfurt. The world’s leading battery manufacturer will also showcase its industry leading Yuasa and…
NGK-sponsored Bewley makes history in Cardiff
Date: Tuesday 16 August 2022
NGK-sponsored Speedway star Dan Bewley has ended Britain’s fifteen-year wait for a home winner of the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain by powering to victory at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The 23-…
WAI opens additional warehouse to increase stockholding capabilities
Date: Tuesday 16 August 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier, WAI, has extended its UK warehouse to increase stock levels and help meet customer demand. The warehouse extension follows a post-Brexit world where the need to ho…
Knockhill drama leaves Millar just four points behind rival Kellet
Date: Tuesday 16 August 2022
Ginetta GT4 SuperCup championship hotshot, Aston Millar continued to pile on the pressure and narrowly missed what looked set to be a win after a red flag interrupted progress at the Knockhill round o…
DENSO shows its thermal management expertise
Date: Tuesday 16 August 2022
In a recent video produced in association with Toyota Gazoo Racing view here, DENSO shows why it’s among the world’s leading original equipment (OE) component manufacturers, as it works alongside its …
DENSO Aftermarket expands its social media presence
Date: Friday 12 August 2022
Reflecting the global reach of social media (SM) and the importance of this form of mass-communication, DENSO has broadened its presence to address a Pan European audience. “Traditionally our SM activ…
Banner launches new ‘Power Beyond Ordinary’ campaign
Date: Friday 12 August 2022
Leading European manufacturer of batteries and battery accessories, Banner, has unveiled a new creative promotional platform for the impending battery season - ‘Power Beyond Ordinary’. The new theme s…
First Line Ltd supports distributor celebrating milestone
Date: Friday 12 August 2022
Automotive aftermarket specialists, First Line Ltd, showcases its commitment to looking after its customers, as it supports Ray’s Garage Supplies’ 50th anniversary event. Ray’s Garage Supplies recentl…
Garages urged to gear up for next MOT surge
Date: Friday 12 August 2022
A leading aftermarket online specialist has called for independent garages to look ahead and plan how to profitably manage their workload ahead of the impending MOT surge. Jim Lang, from Garage Servic…
NGK SPARK PLUG announces strategic investment in German cold plasma jet therapy company neoplas med
Date: Thursday 11 August 2022
NGK SPARK PLUG has announced the beginning of a strategic partnership with neoplas med GmbH, a German medical company that specialises in innovative cold plasma jet technology which helps in the treat…
OSRAM brings latest product lines to international stage at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022
Date: Thursday 11 August 2022
OSRAM’s latest updates to its automotive LED product lines will be in the spotlight on an international stage for the first time at Automechanika Frankfurt. The aftermarket lighting specialist will sh…
WAI returns to Automechanika Frankfurt to highlight its renowned quality
Date: Thursday 11 August 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier, WAI, will be showcasing its impressive range of starter motors and alternators, window regulators, wiper motors, ignition products and engine management products –…
febi joins Automechanika Frankfurt exhibitors to showcase its quality and availability
Date: Thursday 11 August 2022
Automotive aftermarket specialist, febi, has announced it will be exhibiting at Automechanika Frankfurt this year, to highlight its leading quality, precise-fit product ranges. With over 47,000 refere…
Automechanika Frankfurt 2022: TecAlliance is a strong partner for digitisation and e-commerce
Date: Wednesday 10 August 2022
With the business finally coming together again at Automechanika Frankfurt, TecAlliance, the leading expert for data management in the independent automotive aftermarket, will have a strong presence. …
LIQUI MOLY demonstrates its full range at Automechanika Frankfurt
Date: Wednesday 10 August 2022
The full-range supplier's portfolio of automotive chemicals includes over 4,000 items from motor oils, and additives to service products and vehicle care. The German company will be presenting its ful…
Automechanika 2022: HELLA presents comprehensive range of products and services for automotive workshops and wholesalers
Date: Wednesday 10 August 2022
HELLA, the lighting and electronics specialist operating under the FORVIA umbrella brand, will present its comprehensive range of solutions for workshops and wholesalers at Automechanika in Frankfurt …
Melett to further support international customers at Automechanika Frankfurt
Date: Wednesday 10 August 2022
Melett is bringing its turbocharger expertise to Automechanika Frankfurt this September, as the aftermarket specialist continues to support its trusted repair partners across an international stage. T…
MAHLE presents a complete electric vehicle solution for independent workshops at Automechanika
Date: Wednesday 10 August 2022
MAHLE Aftermarket comes to this year’s Automechanika in Frankfurt am Main with a wide range of products. The focus of MAHLE’s presence at the trade fair for industry, workshops, and business is the ne…
Schaeffler presents repair and service solutions for today, tomorrow and the future
Date: Wednesday 10 August 2022
Schaeffler, the global automotive and industrial supplier, will be showcasing its complete portfolio of market and future-oriented repair solutions for combustion engines, hybrid and electric vehicles…
NGK-sponsored Great Britain team takes silver in Speedway World final
Date: Wednesday 10 August 2022
The NGK-sponsored Great Britain team narrowly failed to retain its FIM Speedway of Nations World Championship title after losing to Australia who ended their 20-year wait for a world team victory. Aft…
Victory propels Charlie into second place in US championship
Date: Tuesday 09 August 2022
NGK Ambassador Charlie Martin has claimed her first race win in the 2022 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America championship and now sits just three points behind the leader. Charlie and her teammate …
Exit from joint venture: HELLA agrees sale of HELLA held HBPO shares to Plastic Omnium
Date: Tuesday 09 August 2022
Global automotive supplier HELLA, which operates under the umbrella brand FORVIA, has agreed the sale of its 33.33 percent stake in HBPO Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH (“HBPO”) to its co-shareholder, Pl…
LKQ Corporation announces results for second quarter 2022
Date: Tuesday 09 August 2022
LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) has reported second quarter 2022 financial results. “We had a solid second quarter delivering strong organic growth, and I am extremely proud of the results the LKQ team a…
