IAAF Member News
Exol invests in expanded Rotherham site
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
Exol has begun work on the redevelopment of its Rotherham site, with the aim to complete the project in July 2021. This new development is part of Exol’s continued reinvestment strategy. The project a…
Schaeffler makes a welcome return to face-to-face training
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
As the Government continues to lift COVID restrictions, the Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team has announced it is resuming face-to-face training, with the first session of what it hopes will be a ret…
Hyundai Motorsport names LIQUI MOLY as Customer Racing Official Supplier
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
Hyundai Motorsport has named LIQUI MOLY as an Official Supplier for the Customer Racing department’s race and rally projects. The German oil and additive specialist delivers more than 80 products to t…
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT team steps in to help In ‘n’ Out Autocentres move up a gear
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
Further demonstrating its commitment to training, the Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team were back out on the road at the end of May, supporting staff from the In ‘n’ Out Autocentres network. During t…
NGK-sponsored Wolves make a winning start
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
NGK-sponsored Wolverhampton Wolves got off to a flying start in the British Premier Speedway League with an impressive 58-32 victory at King’s Lynn. American ace Broc Nicol made a dream debut for the …
TMD Friction CV wins Best Supplier 2020
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
TMD Friction has been awarded Best Supplier 2020 for Commercial Vehicles by TEMOT International, one of the Independent Aftermarket’s (IAMs) largest international buying groups, during its TEMOT Globa…
Hannah Lyon-Wall to Chair UNIBA Trade Credit Group
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
FinCred IS Director, Hannah Lyon-Wall has been appointed as Chairperson for UNIBA Partners’ Trade Credit & Political Risk Center of Excellence. UNIBA Partners is an international partnership of ov…
Delphi Technologies: ‘Joining OESAA is a natural fit’
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Delphi Technologies is the latest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to join the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA), citing the ‘exact same philosophy’ and describing the …
DENSO’s popular webinars are now available on demand
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Launched as the country went into its first national lockdown last year, DENSO has continued to develop its online education programme as the industry has responded to changing habits and the practica…
LKQ Europe invests in new Innovation and Service Centre to boost its Digital and Innovation Strategy
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
LKQ Europe is opening a new Innovation and Service Centre in Katowice, Poland, to act as a catalyst for its innovation and digitalisation strategy. The centre will enhance LKQ Europe’s ability to offe…
Autotech Group proud sponsor of British Superbike’s Storm Stacey
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Autotech Group has been named as a sponsor of British Superbike’s youngest rider, Storm Stacey, ahead of the season which starts in June. Last year, the 18-year-old clinched the title of youngest ride…
Rising motocross star 11-year old Olivia Reynolds gets Yuasa’s backing
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, have announced that they will sponsor 11-year old motocross star of the future, Olivia Reynolds. The Northampton bred maestro will be competing in nume…
OESAA member Brembo inspires workshop confidence and practice improvements following visit
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
The owner of Avia Autos has hailed Original Equipment Supplier Aftermarket Association (OESAA) member, Brembo, for its professionalism and influence during a visit to her workshop. Hayley Pells and he…
Exol sponsors cycle team’s ride for charity
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Exol Lubricants has pledged it support to the WSCC cycling team, who, after a very challenging year, has decided to take on the Sea to Sea challenge (C2C), cycling from Whitehaven to Tynemouth for thr…
WAI kickstarts Euro 2020 with exciting competition
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
With Euro 2020 fast approaching, WAI UK has got the ball rolling with an exciting new competition and is now encouraging customers to sign up and play for the chance to win a whole host of top-quality…
SMP Europe goes pink
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
SMP Europe is going pink in support of those impacted by Breast Cancer, launching a campaign to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer charities, that provide life changing care and world class r…
EAG reveals its ongoing commitment to the environment
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
For the past few years, Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has been working to become more environmentally friendly, and is now revealing the steps it has taken. From taking initial steps, such as making su…
Dayco releases Golf Mark VII wheel bearing installation video
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
To assist technicians fit replacement wheel bearings correctly and efficiently, Dayco has added a installation video https://youtu.be/jX5aBsD8zhg alongside its recently introduced step-by-step guide t…
Autotech Academy and Ford Motor Company Ltd create work experience solution for fire damaged college
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
Autotech Academy has responded to the IMI’s call to action to support Bridgwater and Taunton College, after a fire destroyed its specialist Motorsport and Motorcycle workshops. Collaborating with the …
Nic Hamilton ready for BTCC points battle
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
NGK-sponsored British racing driver Nic Hamilton endured a challenging first round of the 2021 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season but is hopeful of improved performances over the …
Charlie Martin makes podium at sodden Snetterton
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
NGK-sponsored racing star Charlie Martin had mixed fortunes at round two of the Britcar Endurance Championship which was held in in torrential weather conditions at Snetterton. After finishing second …
MAHLE Powertrain breaks ground on new EV and hydrogen focused test chamber
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
MAHLE Powertrain has broken ground on development of the new test chamber located at its Real Driving Emissions (RDE) Centre in Northampton on May 18th. The chamber is a response to high levels of dem…
High volume production makes Balyfa the perfect alternative to Far East production
Date: Wednesday 19 May 2021
BALYFA is a dedicated IATF 16949 certified partner that specialises in the supply of springs and metal parts to a wide range of industries, including automotive, where they are the chosen supplier for…
LKQ ECP comment on SMMT used car sales data Q1
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
Andy Hamilton, CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, said: “The used car market had a tough start to the year, but the number of used vehicles that changed hands despite limits on test-driving is proof that dema…
LuK concentric slave cylinders come into focus in Schaeffler’s upcoming June ‘Tea-break Training’ sessions
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
The Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team is back in action on 1st & 2nd June with two ‘Tea-break training’ sessions focusing on the concerns, challenges and frustrations that can occur during concen…
NGK urges garages to be prepared for expected MoT demand
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
NGK – the leading supplier of original equipment (OE) spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK engine management sensors – says garages should be prepared for when these vehicles are eventually tested. Mark Ha…
Climbing mountains, collecting records. Survival through hard work
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the availability of raw materials and products for further processing has fallen dramatically. At the same time, the order books are full. In a letter to the r…
Motul-Edition GBS Zero launches with nationwide livery design competition
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
Motul is delighted to announce a new partnership project with bespoke UK car constructor, Great British Sports Cars (GBS): the Motul-Edition GBS Zero. The lightweight hand-crafted sportscar is now in …
Demonstrator delivery vehicle for innovative new hydrogen fuel cell technology nears debut
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
The first demonstrator vehicle for a novel new hydrogen fuel cell technology is in development by MAHLE Powertrain. As integration partner to hydrogen fuel cell specialist, Bramble Energy, MAHLE Power…
Mintex returns to MINI CHALLENGE race track in 2021
Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021
Mintex has renewed its sponsorship of the MINI CHALLENGE Championship for 2021. All cars in both the JCW and Cooper Classes will use Mintex racing brake pads and in the Copper Class, all cars will use…
AP Air Europe broadens scope in recruitment process
Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021
Agricultural air conditioning distributor, AP Air Europe, is utilising talent from engineering and automotive aftermarket recruitment specialist Glen Callum Associates (GCA) to make key recruitment de…
Stunning start for Halfords Racing with Cataclean in BTCC opener
Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021
Halfords Racing with Cataclean kicked off its 2021 British Touring Car Championship campaign with three top 10 finishes from drivers Dan Rowbottom and Gordon Shedden at Thruxton, Hampshire, at the wee…
Philips completes the ranks of UK Top Garage and Top Technician Partner Brands for 2021
Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021
Lumileds, the developers, manufacturers and marketers of Philips automotive lighting products globally, are proud to announce that Philips Automotive Lighting has become the final name included as a m…
NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd has established a corporate venture capital fund to invest in venture companies around the world
Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021
The company has set forth its vision for 2030 in the ‘2030 Long-Term Management Plan NITTOKU BX’, which began in April 2020. This seeks a business portfolio transformation by increasing the ratio of t…
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Hotline – for instant access to the experts
Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021
For technical advice, application information or part number confirmation, the Schaeffler REPXPERT Hotline provides immediate access to an experienced member of the Schaeffler technical team, who will…
GS Yuasa celebrate 40 years of battery production in South Wales
Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021
Since being established 40 years ago in 1981, GS Yuasa Battery Manufacturing UK Ltd has produced over 85 million batteries at their Ebbw Vale production facility, employing over 360 skilled workers fr…
Hold the line please! Warranty & returns portal reduces unnecessary calls
Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021
The TecAlliance Warranty and Returns service, brought to market by Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT, is reducing the number of calls into a business, thanks to its swift a…
DENSO invites technicians to join the League of True Mechanics and earn an IMI training certificate
Date: Thursday 06 May 2021
DENSO Aftermarket, the aftermarket division of leading original equipment (OE) component manufacturer DENSO, originally developed its e-Learning programme in response to the reduction in face-to-face …
No signs of crisis at LIQUI MOLY
Date: Thursday 06 May 2021
LIQUI MOLY’s strong sales growth continued into the month of April. At EUR 60 million, sales were 60 percent above the same month last year, which was admittedly already characterized by a declining d…
Dayco enters manufacturing agreement with HKAF for viscous dampers to further strengthen manufacturing footprint in China
Date: Wednesday 05 May 2021
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems manufacturer for the automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial market segments has further strengthened its manufacturing footprint in China by partneri…
LKQ Euro Car Parts invests in new vehicles to support increased demand for hybrid training
Date: Wednesday 05 May 2021
The UK’s leading supplier of car and van parts has taken delivery of three brand new hybrid vehicles, in response to record demand for hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) training courses. LKQ Euro Car P…
Goodwood VIP tickets up for grabs through LKQ Euro Car Parts Shell promotion
Date: Friday 30 April 2021
LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched an online promotion on its range of Shell oil, with 25 pairs of Goodwood Festival of Speed VIP tickets up for grabs. Available exclusively to LKQ Euro Car Parts custome…
MAHLE achieves positive operating result for 2020 and makes a strong start to the transformation year of 2021
Date: Friday 30 April 2021
MAHLE has steered through the exceptional year of 2020 strongly with considerable resilience. Thanks to a strong second half, the Group was able to partially compensate for the severe sales slumps in …
LKQ Europe with a Strong First Quarter 2021
Date: Friday 30 April 2021
LKQ Corporation reported first quarter 2021 results on April 29, 2021 that reflect records in a number of key metrics including overall profitability, segment margins and free cash flow. Dominick Zarc…
Emissions issue is one aftermarket cannot ignore, warns BM Catalysts
Date: Friday 30 April 2021
The automotive aftermarket must clean up its act on dealing with harmful emissions or risk creating its own scandal, says BM Catalysts, the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of high-quality afterm…
Hayley Pells - thoughts on driverless travel
Date: Thursday 29 April 2021
Private transport and the link to the economy demonstrates that the more that we are able to move, the wealthier we become. Enabling driverless travel brings the benefits of rail with the convenience …
Garage Gurus technical training sees record demand during pandemic
Date: Thursday 29 April 2021
Despite the pandemic, Tenneco’s Garage Gurus automotive technical education platform has attracted record numbers of aftermarket professionals from across the EMEA region to its expanded curriculum of…
Dayco helps prepare the next generation
Date: Thursday 29 April 2021
Recognising the need to invest in the next generation of technicians, Dayco is expanding its training programme to reach out to students still in technical college, with a series of events starting at…
Melett charges forward on social media
Date: Thursday 29 April 2021
The automotive industry can now keep up to date with the latest turbocharger news and activity from Melett, the leading supplier of precision engineered turbochargers and parts, via social media. Reco…
Future market of electromobility: HELLA expands market position
Date: Thursday 29 April 2021
Innovative power electronics from HELLA, the lighting and electronics specialist, ensure intelligent energy management and greater fuel efficiency. Back in 2007, the company launched the world's first…
