Product News
ELTA Automotive secures contract with Halfords on bulbs
Date: Friday 01 March 2024
ELTA Automotive has been awarded a new contract with Halfords, the UK's leading provider of motoring and cycling products and services, supplying automotive bulbs into all stores throughout the UK and…
Shaftec’s New To Range accelerates further with driveshafts
Date: Friday 01 March 2024
Following the addition of brake calipers and a propshaft in January, Birmingham-based Shaftec’s New To Range portfolio has grown even further with 114 new driveshafts. These new driveshafts can be fit…
New MANN-FILTER Catalogs for 2024 to 2026
Date: Friday 01 March 2024
Premium brand MANN-FILTER from global filtration expert MANN+HUMMEL presents its new printed catalogs for 2024 to 2026. Retail and workshop specialists can find the right filter quickly and easily. Mo…
12-volt batteries, the EV battery of choice!
Date: Thursday 29 February 2024
As it previously made clear, whether an EV incorporates an internal combustion engine (ICE) with a 48-volt or 350-volt battery in hybrid form, or uses a 400-volt plus battery as a fully battery powere…
Classics in a New Look
Date: Tuesday 27 February 2024
MANN-FILTER, the premium filtration brand from the global filtration expert MANN+HUMMEL, recently celebrated its 70th anniversary – and set a course for the future. This course continues to unfold, as…
Schaeffler launches new range of INA auxiliary water pumps
Date: Friday 23 February 2024
Schaeffler has introduced a range of electric auxiliary water pumps under the INA brand. The range meets OEM standards and offers wide coverage of the European vehicle parc. Efficient and reliable eng…
NAPA Racing UK confirms expansive 2024 programme
Date: Tuesday 20 February 2024
NAPA Racing UK will chase title glory across four different championships in 2024 after today finalising its expansive racing programme for the upcoming campaign. Following a stunning 2023 season that…
SMP Europe launches latest new to range parts
Date: Tuesday 20 February 2024
Engine management specialist, SMP Europe, has announced its latest range expansion across its Lucas, Lemark and Intermotor brands, to provide customers wider coverage of the ever-growing car parc, wit…
DENSO introduces additional alternator and starter references to its aftermarket range
Date: Monday 19 February 2024
These additions are solely for passenger car applications, with three alternators and fourteen starters, catering for references linked to 242 OE part numbers, covering 2,219 models and almost 63 mill…
First Line unveils top picks in latest range expansion
Date: Sunday 18 February 2024
First Line Ltd. has bolstered its aftermarket portfolio with 50 new products, with 23 parts added to its drive shafts product category, 15 to steering and suspension, 6 to braking, 3 to filters, 2 to …
Juratek enhances braking range with new discs, hoses, and pads
Date: Sunday 18 February 2024
Juratek has launched five new brake discs, four brake hoses, and one new brake pad reference in its latest range expansion to enhance its offering of aftermarket braking solutions. This update include…
Bettaparts expands range with latest caliper offerings
Date: Sunday 18 February 2024
Bettaparts has launched 30 new brake calipers, broadening its aftermarket solutions for a range of popular vehicles ensuring comprehensive coverage and superior performance. Key highlights in this new…
Brembo CV Brake Discs with PVT PLUS Venting Technology
Date: Sunday 18 February 2024
Many vehicle operators and fleet engineers have a strong brand preference when it comes to selecting CV disc pad brands for their trucks and trailers. However, the importance of CV brake disc brands a…
HELLA looks into lighting ‘glare’
Date: Thursday 15 February 2024
HELLA has welcomed focus on the issue of headlight glare after The RAC’s own research[i] of 2,000 UK drivers in December 2023 found 85% said headlamp glare is ‘getting worse’ on our roads. OEM headlam…
FORVIA HELLA presents pioneering “Sustainable Headlamp” concept
Date: Thursday 15 February 2024
Headlamp concept combines sustainability, functionality and performance in a cost-neutral way Headlamp reduces CO2 emissions by up to 70 percent over the entire product life cycle and cuts its weight…
Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) becomes distributor of game-changing UniClutch brand
Date: Wednesday 14 February 2024
Clutch Industries has reached an agreement with parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to distribute the UniClutch™ brand in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, France a…
Apec expand their Braking range with 36 new part numbers this February!
Date: Wednesday 14 February 2024
Apec has expanded the Apec Red and Apec Blue ranges with 36 new braking components this month. The Apec Red range extension consists of 9 brake discs, 1 brake pad set, 1 ABS ring, 2 caliper fitting ki…
Into the blue – LIQUI MOLY launches additive for AdBlue® on the market
Date: Friday 09 February 2024
The newly developed additive protects the SCR system for exhaust gas treatment against damage. Anyone who drives a modern series-production diesel has to fill up not only with fuel, but also with urea…
It’s not a Mirage, it’s new exhausts from Klarius!
Date: Friday 09 February 2024
Klarius Products has added seven new components to its market-leading range of aftermarket exhausts, including replacement systems for the Mitsubishi Mirage 1.0 and 1.2 hatchback. Click here to view t…
Simply Brands is now on MAM!
Date: Thursday 08 February 2024
To fully assist its customers in every area, Simply Brands has ensured that its entire range of bulbs is now catalogued by vehicle application on MAM Autocat. With the vast majority of UK customers us…
Don’t neglect cabin filter replacement: A year-round vehicle imperative, says First Line Ltd.
Date: Wednesday 07 February 2024
In the ever-changing world of vehicle maintenance, First Line Ltd. spotlights a critical, yet frequently overlooked component: the cabin filter. Operating under its esteemed Borg & Beck brand, Fir…
HELLA helps Volkswagen ID.7 into top spot
Date: Friday 02 February 2024
Volkswagen’s ID.7, recently named overall winner of the 2024 What Car? Safety Award, relied upon HELLA electronics to achieve top spot. The ID.7 topped a five-car shortlist, which was selected based o…
World Class Braking. Engineered for EVs.
Date: Wednesday 31 January 2024
Renowned brake pad manufacturer, Allied Nippon, is poised to make a major impact with the introduction of EV+, a range of world class brake pads engineered for the future of the automotive aftermarket…
Start your engines… which will not be a problem with Ring’s new jumpstarter!
Date: Thursday 25 January 2024
Premium quality automotive lighting and auto electrics supplier, Ring, is starting its 50th birthday year off with a flurry of activities, the first of which is the launch of a brand new product for t…
GSF Car Parts pilots electric delivery bikes in green solution to london traffic
Date: Wednesday 24 January 2024
National motor factor GSF Car Parts is piloting an innovative new green solution to navigating traffic around its London branches by partnering with VOK Bikes. GSF has 180 branches across the UK and I…
Ecobat Battery launches its most comprehensive catalogue yet
Date: Wednesday 24 January 2024
Ecobat Battery, the UK’s largest battery distributor, has further underlined its market leading position with the launch of its 2024 product catalogue, a comprehensive, 168 page directory that emphasi…
Shaftec brings in new year with further brake calipers added to range
Date: Tuesday 23 January 2024
As we begin 2024, Shaftec has introduced a further 30 remanufactured brake calipers and one propshaft to its product portfolio. The recent expansion of the company’s product range follows the announce…
Ferdinand Bilstein maximising the potential from Factor Sales
Date: Monday 22 January 2024
In the dynamic landscape of automotive aftermarket sales, staying ahead of the curve requires constant monitoring and understanding of market dynamics, competitor movement and the ability to identify …
Launch Tech UK unveils its latest diagnostic tool: CRP MOT 4
Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
Launch Tech UK has revealed its latest piece of technology, the CRP MOT 4, a new development of its CRP MOT 3 diagnostic tool, set to elevate automotive diagnostics for technicians in the automotive a…
First Line gets into gear for 2024 with enhanced offering
Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
First Line Ltd. has kickstarted the year by adding 43 products including key components such as 13 suspension arms, seven stabiliser links, one strut mount, one tie rod end, one rack end, three timing…
BETTAPARTS announces new range of brake pads
Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
BETTAPARTS has introduced an expanded brake pad range with 16 new part numbers designed to cater to a vast array of vehicle models, reflecting the brand’s dedication to providing top-quality, reliable…
Apec expand its Braking range with 59 new part numbers this January including two first-to-market brake pad sets!
Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
Apec has introduced 59 new braking components across the Apec Blue, Apec Red and Apec Black ranges. The range extension includes 15 new parts added to the Apec Red range including 4-wheel cylinders, 2…
Elevating Autopart user experience: Enhanced delivery benefits with integrated ePOD technology
Date: Wednesday 17 January 2024
MAM software, a leader in providing integrated solutions for the automotive aftermarket, has announced a new development for its Autopart users. The integration of its Electronic Proof of Delivery (eP…
DENSO unveils the secrets of wiper blade replacement
Date: Tuesday 16 January 2024
Although wiper blades are one of the most important safety features fitted to vehicles, drivers rarely give them a second thought, despite the fact that efficient windscreen wiping and visibility are …
First Line Ltd. finishes the year on a high with another 32 introductions added to its range
Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
Aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd. has added 32 new references to its high-quality product lines, resulting in a grand total of 780 introductions throughout 2023. The company is committed to conti…
NAPA Truck Launches Shock Absorbers
Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
Commercial vehicle aftermarket brand NAPA Truck proudly introduces its latest range of advanced shock absorbers. These cutting-edge components redefine the standards of stability, control, and comfort…
Juratek kickstarts 2024 with additional cylinders, calipers and brake pads
Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
Juratek has revealed 25 new additions for the start of the year, including one Wheel Cylinder, 20 Calipers, and four Brake Pads for enhanced vehicle performance and safety. The brand’s new part number…
Ecobat Battery showcases its latest product data
Date: Wednesday 10 January 2024
Identifying the correct part for any particular application is key for both factors supplying, and workshops fitting, replacement components, which is why quality product data is priority for Ecobat B…
NAPA Truck Launches Exhaust Temperature Sensors
Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024
Commercial vehicle aftermarket manufacturer NAPA Truck has released its new range of Exhaust Temperature Sensors for commercial vehicles. Exhaust temperature sensors are a vital component of a vehicle…
Delphi unveils latest round of first-to-market brakes
Date: Monday 08 January 2024
Delphi has unveiled its latest first-to-market braking releases, with parts now available for several new Nissan, Renault and Fiat models. Brake drums and shoes, once a staple in automotive braking sy…
NAPA Partners with Valvoline in New Oil Range
Date: Thursday 04 January 2024
Automotive aftermarket brand NAPA is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading automotive and industrial solutions brand Valvoline for the development of the new NAPA Oil range in the Unite…
Imexpart announces driveshaft range expansion and same-day delivery service following UPG acquisition
Date: Wednesday 03 January 2024
Leading automotive CV and engine parts distributor, Imexpart Limited (IMEX) has revealed the latest company development following being acquired by global powerhouse, Universal Parts Group (UPG). IMEX…
NAPA Wrapped: Over 2,800 Products Added in 2023
Date: Wednesday 20 December 2023
Automotive aftermarket brand NAPA launches over 2,800 new products and adds over 1,600 components to existing ranges in the United Kingdom in 2023. NAPA launched in the UK in 2019 and now services the…
Apec expand their Braking range with 32 new part numbers this December!
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
Apec have expanded the Braking range with 32 new part numbers. The range extension includes 3 brake pads, 2 brake discs, 6 brake calipers, 1 brake caliper kit, 6 gear cables, 1 brake cable, 11 brake h…
Go, go, GadJet!
Date: Monday 18 December 2023
Premium quality automotive lighting and auto electrics supplier, Ring, has announced that it will be supplying the UK automotive aftermarket with products from leading connectivity brand, GadJet. Aft…
Comline offers early Christmas gift with Facebook competition
Date: Tuesday 12 December 2023
Santa has taken a pause on his sleigh journey, and Comline invites its loyal followers to name the country where his sleigh has touched down! Three prizes are up for grabs, including a Nintendo Switch…
BM Catalysts supports growth of SCRs with new technical video
Date: Monday 11 December 2023
BM Catalysts, Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, has launched a new animated video titled, ‘How does vehicle selective catalyst reduction (SCR) technology work?’,…
Nissens Automotive Heater and Cabin Blower Update
Date: Monday 11 December 2023
The arrival of very cold weather brings a surge of business into the independent service and repair sector, as the cold conditions can have a significant impact on many of a vehicle’s components, incl…
DENSO inspires with new TT Spark Plug video
Date: Monday 11 December 2023
DENSO has an impressive motorsport heritage and reflecting the pioneering technology it has developed in its racing programmes, alongside the OE products it supplies to vehicle manufacturers globally,…
ELTA: ‘Factor Sales pivotal in success of new and fastest-selling product range’
Date: Monday 11 December 2023
ELTA’s commitment to data across its business has yielded remarkable results, according to ELTA Marketing Manager, Tim Brotherton. This dedication has found a crucial ally in Factor Sales, a partner t…