Product News
Cyber security challenge tackled in latest mega macs software update
Date: Thursday 11 April 2024
Independent garages facing the challenge of Cyber Security Management (CSM) are gaining more support thanks to the latest software update for mega macs diagnostic devices from Hella Gutmann, with the …
Delphi releases first-to-market EV brakes
Date: Wednesday 10 April 2024
Electric vehicle applications once again feature heavily in Delphi’s latest round of first-to-market braking components. It comes as the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Trade…
MAHLE issues latest advice on defective starter motors
Date: Tuesday 09 April 2024
“The incorrect use of starter motors can lead to thermal overload of the solenoid, leading to failure of the starter motor,” explains Alan Povey, quality, qarranty and technical manager at MAHLE. As m…
NAPA Adds Calipers to Comprehensive Braking Range
Date: Monday 08 April 2024
Automotive aftermarket brand NAPA Auto Parts has launched its new range of brake calipers in the United Kingdom as part of the brand’s expansive NAPA Braking catalogue. Calipers are a vital component …
SMP Europe highlights growth of range
Date: Friday 05 April 2024
SMP Europe is highlighting its latest range expansion in its leading ignition and engine management ranges. The company, home of the Lucas, Lemark and Intermotor brands, has added nine new part number…
Imexpart highlights latest LCV and car parts range expansion
Date: Friday 05 April 2024
Imexpart (IMEX) has expanded its brand-new car and light commercial vehicle (LCV) product portfolio, with the addition of Monroe shock absorbers and springs to offer comprehensive solutions and meet t…
The Alliance Automotive Group adds Brembo into their braking range
Date: Thursday 04 April 2024
The Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) a renowned distributor within the UK automotive aftermarket sector, is thrilled to announce the addition of Brembo Braking to their extensive braking component offe…
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services: spark plugs and glow plugs for perfectly efficient motors
Date: Wednesday 03 April 2024
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services offers a complete range of spark plugs and glow plugs to satisfy more than 96% of the European circulating park. Although much attention is now focused on the futu…
Demonstrating its extensive diesel knowhow, DENSO introduces a range of new products
Date: Wednesday 03 April 2024
As an example of the breadth of its expertise, the 42 products in this latest introduction cover medium duty commercial vehicles, and comprises 23 CR injectors, 15 CR fuel pumps and four other smaller…
NAPA Offers First-to-Market Steering & Suspension Parts for Dacia Spring 2024
Date: Tuesday 02 April 2024
Automotive aftermarket brand NAPA Auto Parts has raced to first place with its launch of 4 first-to-market parts for the brand-new Dacia Spring in the United Kingdom. This electric car was unveiled at…
TRW urges industry to prioritise quality to ensure braking safety
Date: Thursday 28 March 2024
TRW, a ZF Aftermarket brand, is encouraging technicians and factors to prioritise quality when opting for braking parts, to ensure safety standards are upheld. Highlighting the significance of brake m…
Banner – putting on a display at Battery Specialists
Date: Wednesday 27 March 2024
Anyone out and about on a battery hunt in Kent and Medway will not fail to miss the shop front display that now greets them when visiting the premises of Rainham-based Battery Specialists South East. …
More variety for VW’s versatile van as Klarius produces new parts for the Transporter
Date: Tuesday 26 March 2024
Klarius Products is growing its extensive range of aftermarket emissions components with 19 new options. Included among the releases is an exhaust system for the van that’s helped countless drivers ma…
GSF Car Parts offers wallet light, environmentally friendly solution for rotating electrics
Date: Tuesday 26 March 2024
National motor factor GSF Car Parts is offering a helping hand to motorists impacted by the cold weather with its extensive range of rotating electrics that won’t break the bank. Studies conducted by …
DENSO heavy duty brushless alternators
Date: Tuesday 26 March 2024
Among the numerous criteria required to supply these products to such demanding customers, is the ability to manufacture them to stringent standards and precise specification, and then to thoroughly t…
PartsinMotion.co.uk addresses steering and suspension issues ahead of spring
Date: Monday 25 March 2024
As the seasons change and temperatures fluctuate, one unavoidable hazard emerges on the roads: potholes. With the arrival of spring, the thawing of ice (and sometimes snow) often causes an increase of…
Jump to attention with Ring’s new jumpstarters
Date: Monday 25 March 2024
These latest additions to its compact Lithium JumpStarter range have an exciting new feature, the ULTRABOOST button, which when pressed delivers enough power to start completely flat batteries, as low…
Elcome’s Xchecker hailed as ‘single source of truth’ by industry
Date: Sunday 24 March 2024
Automotive data and cataloguing specialist, Elcome’s Xchecker platform has been praised as a ‘single source of truth’ by leading parts supplier, First Line. This highlights Xchecker’s position as a tr…
New oil for Stellantis Group models: LIQUI MOLY TOP TEC 6310 0W-20
Date: Thursday 21 March 2024
With Top Tec 6310 0W-20, LIQUI MOLY is launching a new motor oil on the market that meets the requirements of the PSA Group (PSA B71 2010), among others. “This is a top-of-the-line oil that reduces fu…
GS Yuasa launches NPS scheme to enhance customer experience
Date: Thursday 21 March 2024
GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd, the UK’s market leading manufacturer of vehicle and industrial batteries, is proud to announce the implementation of a Net Promoter Score (NPS) system in its operations.…
First Line Ltd. prepares for spring surge in classic car clutch demand
Date: Thursday 21 March 2024
First Line Ltd. is gearing up for an anticipated increase in enquiries for classic car clutches, with the warmer weather beckoning retro car enthusiasts back onto the roads. The COVID-19 pandemic prom…
Thinkcar range available from Motor Parts Direct
Date: Tuesday 19 March 2024
Thinkcar UK is developing a national relationship with Motor Parts Direct (MPD) to enable more UK garages and technicians to access Thinkcar products more easily. Thinkcar’s innovative range combines …
ZF Aftermarket: New Lemförder Chassis Parts for Electric Vehicles
Date: Thursday 14 March 2024
Automotive supplier ZF is one of the world's largest manufacturers of chassis components for cars, vans and trucks. ZF Aftermarket also sells these products on the independent aftermarket under the Le…
First Line Ltd. continues to grow range with 43 additions
Date: Thursday 14 March 2024
First Line Ltd. has introduced a further 43 new parts to its ever-growing range, with 12 steering and suspension part references, 10 within its braking category, six within filtration, four drive shaf…
Insufficient lubrication: A major factor in turbocharger failures, warns Melett
Date: Thursday 14 March 2024
Turbocharger specialist, Melett, is drawing attention to the critical issue of insufficient lubrication as a leading cause of turbocharger failures. This frequently overlooked problem can result in su…
Apec expand its Braking range with 40 new components this March!
Date: Thursday 14 March 2024
Apec has expanded the Apec Red and Apec Black ranges with 40 new braking components this month. The Apec Red range extension consists of 6 master cylinders, 1 brake pad set and a huge total of 29 cali…
DENSO introduces additional thermal management components to its aftermarket range
Date: Thursday 14 March 2024
These passenger car additions comprise 21 air conditioning compressors, five intercoolers, four oil coolers, five electric radiator fans, 11 cabin blowers, four heater cores, 35 radiators and 15 conde…
BM Catalysts continues to invest in range to expand vehicle parc coverage
Date: Wednesday 13 March 2024
With the vehicle parc growing year on year, Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts, continues to expand its range to meet demand, and has recently added …
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services: a braking range that is perfect for every need
Date: Wednesday 13 March 2024
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services continues to expand its range through the use of advanced technology to guarantee higher performance and conformity with original-part standards. Magneti Marelli P…
Launch Tech UK goes electric
Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024
To stay ahead of the curve with the impending petrol and diesel vehicle ban in 2035, garages and technicians need to ensure they are both preparing their workshops and training themselves to work on e…
Advances in fuel additive technology promises significant savings for motorists amidst rising fuel costs
Date: Monday 11 March 2024
As motorists grapple with the escalating costs of fuel amidst economic challenges, the spotlight is once again on fuel additives as a potential solution to alleviate the burden of filling up. Develope…
Headlight condensation guidance from HELLA
Date: Monday 11 March 2024
After unprecedented wet weather, OEM headlamp manufacturer HELLA believes drivers need reminding that fogging or condensation inside lighting units doesn’t usually mean the lamp is defective. HELLA TE…
OSRAM presents LEDriving® HL Vintage
Date: Monday 11 March 2024
OSRAM, the market leader in automotive lighting, is expanding its renowned series of LEDriving retrofit lamps with the addition of the new LEDriving HL Vintage, gives vintage cars a retro look using L…
FAI Automotive highlights latest range expansion
Date: Thursday 07 March 2024
Premium-quality parts supplier, FAI Automotive, has launched eight new references in its leading product portfolio, as it continues to expand its range of high-quality parts as part of its commitment …
DENSO introduces thermostats into its extensive aftermarket portfolio
Date: Thursday 07 March 2024
Thermostats control the operating temperature of the engine, and in some instances the gearbox, by regulating the flow of coolant to the radiator, as well as other specific areas within the cooling sy…
Juratek boosts range with 13 new additions
Date: Wednesday 06 March 2024
Juratek has revealed its latest range expansion, offering six new caliper references, two brake pads and five new hoses, as it looks to cover the ever-growing vehicle parc and meet increased demand. T…
Fueltone Pro highlights diesel system primer for effortless fuel filter replacement
Date: Wednesday 06 March 2024
Leading fuel additives specialist, Fueltone Pro, is shining a spotlight on its Diesel System Primer as the go-to solution for garages and workshops when carrying out fuel filter replacement in diesel …
Klarius: Keeping reliable runners on the road with quality replacement components
Date: Tuesday 05 March 2024
Since its debut in December 2007 in Brazil, the Dacia Sandero has become an endearing sight on the roads with its combination of affordability, reliability, and practical design. Part of Renault’s bud…
Fuel tanks from DT Spare Parts – presented by the Parts Specialists
Date: Monday 04 March 2024
Formerly made of steel, today mostly out of aluminium. A truck normally has several of these in order to be able to cover long distances. This large spare part cannot be overlooked and is an important…
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…
