Product News
Delphi Technologies launches new BlueTech VCI empowering the aftermarket with state-of-the-art diagnostics
Date: Thursday 30 September 2021
Delphi Technologies Aftermarket; a brand of BorgWarner Inc, grows its diagnostic portfolio with an innovative, easy to use analytic tool providing workshops with an extensive suite of diagnostic inter…
Comline joins forces with YouTube sensation Salvage Rebuilds UK
Date: Thursday 30 September 2021
Comline Auto Parts is delighted to announce a partnership with YouTube sensation, Salvage Rebuilds UK. With more than 210,000 subscribers and thousands of views per video, technicians Rob and Chris ar…
Klarius ready to support 7 million MOTs in September/October 2021
Date: Thursday 30 September 2021
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has recently announced that it expects over 7 million MOTs to take place during September and October 2021 – a 22% rise compared to the normal figures fo…
TechMan easing garage stress with intuitive management tools
Date: Thursday 30 September 2021
Garage owners, managers, technicians and front-of-house staff have all benefited from TechMan’s commitment to its continual development of intuitive garage management tools and features, each one help…
Mitigating the drawbacks of E10 petrol
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
E10 petrol is intended to make the fuel more environment-friendly, but it also has a number of special features. “Since the fuel differs from ethanol-free petrol in some respects, we have developed ou…
First Line Ltd. unveils new-to-range highlights
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
Automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has introduced 44 new references to its popular product ranges, bringing relevant parts to market fast, for the ever-growing vehicle car parc. Key new…
Workshop bookings easier than ever as TechMan responds to garage requests
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
Garage Management System, TechMan has made the management of bookings even easier for users thanks to two new developments rolled out in response to garage requests. The transfer of jobs that overrun …
Schaeffler updates online catalogue
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
Schaeffler has updated the TecDoc driven online catalogue hosted on its aftermarket website – https://aftermarket.schaeffler.co.uk – to provide users with more functionality and easier access to the o…
Filling a gap
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
“We saw the need for an enhanced material solution and, given Freudenberg’s polymer material expertise, set out to develop a new family of materials that directly addressed the challenges created in a…
DENSO and Schaeffler join forces to host technical webinars
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is pleased to reveal details of its upcoming webinars, which will be spearheaded by DENSO and Schaeffler. Tim Adams and Richard Groot, …
MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy unveil breakthrough battery technology
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy have unveiled a new battery technology which offers ultra-fast recharging coupled with good power density. By combining the benefits of super capacitors and tradi…
Fast supply accelerates the gas springs business
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
Lesjöfors’ gas springs business is expanding worldwide. The reasons for this are related to new sales channels and reliable deliveries as well as recovery from last year’s dip in demand caused by coro…
Our Virtual Academy launches EV masters roadshow
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
Training provider, Our Virtual Academy is set to launch a new face-to-face training department for the benefit of technicians. Our Virtual Academy Live will launch the new department with an electric …
HELLA equips electric vehicle of a European premium manufacturer with lighting and electronics products
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
The development of electromobility continues to progress and this is accompanied by a wide range of opportunities for suppliers. Firstly, in the area of drive concept/energy management, where HELLA is…
NEW alternator A4138S in AS-PL offer
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A4138S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and st…
HaynesPro's acclaimed VESA application has just got better
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
Our VESA application, part of the WorkshopData electronics section, has long been highly valued by automotive technicians. At the core of VESA are the localised or concise wiring diagrams that are uni…
New oil for Haldex couplings
Date: Friday 10 September 2021
All-wheel vehicles made by Audi, Opel, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Volvo usually have a Haldex clutch. This also powers the rear wheels – but only when necessary. This type of clutch requires a specia…
HELLA presents innovative solutions for the mobility of the future at IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier will be presenting a wide range of innovative lighting and electronics solutions for the mobility of the future at the IAA Mobility 2021 (7th …
TechMan Euro Car Parts integration brings more time-savings
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
Workshops across the UK have applauded TechMan for its recent integration of the Euro Car Parts catalogue which has brought further time-saving benefits to the Garage Management System. TechMan users …
IAA Mobility: climate-friendly solutions for all kinds of mobility – Bosch is generating sales of more than one billion euros with electromobility
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
In electromobility, no other company offers as many options as Bosch: from e-bikes to construction machinery, and from silicon carbide chips to pre-integrated e-axle modules. And this is paying off: i…
MAHLE updates eCatalogue solution for faster parts search
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
MAHLE Aftermarket’s eCatalogue is now provided by TecAlliance and has undergone functionality updates to offer an even easier and faster parts search solution on a computer and mobile app. MAHLE’s eCa…
New Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Course at OurVirtualAcademy.com
Date: Friday 03 September 2021
Online training specialists OurVirtualAcademy have released the first part of a new course on Interlock Circuits, also known as Pilot Lines. These safety-critical circuits are used to assist in the pr…
Pre-empt battery failure surge, says LKQ Euro Car Parts
Date: Friday 03 September 2021
LKQ Euro Car Parts is warning garages to prepare for a permanent shift in the traditional battery service demand curve – beginning with a spike from September as temperatures start to drop. The parts …
Raw material prices soar due to supply and demand issues, says BM Catalysts
Date: Friday 03 September 2021
The rising prices of aluminised and stainless steel, along with global steel shortages and increases in commodity costs, are driving volatility in the prices of its pipe references, warns BM Catalysts…
Checkpoint drives environmental change with new biodegradable wheel nut indicators
Date: Thursday 02 September 2021
Leading haulage wheel safety solution company, Checkpoint, has pioneered product innovation in its range of internationally renowned wheel nut indicators - making them fully biodegradable and therefor…
HELLA receives further series orders for innovative chip-based headlamp system
Date: Thursday 02 September 2021
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier has further developed, and received additional orders for, its innovative chip-based headlamp matrix system "Solid State Lighting | High Defin…
NEW alternator A0667S in AS-PL offer
Date: Thursday 02 September 2021
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A0667S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and st…
FERODO® introduces first automotive brake pads to bridge gap between braking performance and comfort
Date: Thursday 02 September 2021
Revolutionary FERODO Fuse+ Technology Pads Offer Top-Tier Stopping Power, Longer Pad and Disc Life, Reduced Dusting and Certified OE Matching Quality FERODO®, a preferred original equipment (OE) brake…
Traction gas springs – a new highly requested product group
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Lesjöfors' product range is growing continuously. We can now also offer traction gas springs that provide immediate power and high safety in applications that require a controlled closing. The product…
Hella Gutmann Solutions invites workshops to save £1,650 on a mega macs 56
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Embracing the joy of the summer, Hella Gutmann Solutions has announced a special promotional offer of £1,650 off its superb mega macs 56 diagnostic tool, plus a free measurement model with multi-meter…
New references added to First Line Ltd’s popular product ranges
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd, has introduced 40 new-to-range products across its Steering and Suspension, Cooling, Cables, and Braking categories. The latest additions are part of t…
NGK launches two new product catalogues
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK has brought out two new product catalogues packed with all the information needed for installers to select the right part for millions of vehicles on the road. The S…
The safest and fastest virus and bacteria killer now available in Aftermarket
Date: Friday 20 August 2021
Advanced Hygienics are very excited to be able to offer HOCl (Hypochlorous Acid) as an extremely effective killer of viruses and bacteria, yet safe on the skin. As a service member of the IAAF, we are…
Ring reveals new easy-access bulb stand
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
Ring Automotive is preparing for the MOT rush with a handy new bulb stand, providing technicians with easy access to its 12V bulb range. Recognising that lighting and signalling is one of the most com…
WAI introduces latest new-to-range parts
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
WAIglobal UK has added two new alternators and two new starter motors to its range of rotating electrics to meet demand of the growing European car parc. WAI’s latest alternator references, part numbe…
Textar adds 76 new parts to expanding braking range
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
TMD Friction, through its Textar brand, has extended its ever-growing braking portfolio with 76 additions for the European market. The new parts include 67 ABS sensors for popular makes and models, in…
NGK urges garages to be prepared for September surge
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
There’s predicted to be a surge in demand for vehicle safety tests in September after it was revealed that millions of car owners used the Government’s COVID-19 MoT exemption at the beginning of the p…
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies supplies seals for hydrogen production via electrolysis
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
The global production capacity for green hydrogen could increase to more than 250 gigawatts by 2030, according to a study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The technologies needed …
DENSO Aftermarket further bolsters its online training offering with a new ‘DENSO in the Workshop’ webinar series
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
“DENSO Aftermarket, the aftermarket division of leading original equipment (OE) component manufacturer DENSO, is constantly developing its online training offer to allow technicians to directly benefi…
BM Catalysts further expands ever-growing range
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
BM Catalysts, UK manufacturer and exporter of catalytic converters, DPFs and front pipes, has added a further 15 new catalytic converters and connecting pipes to its expanding product portfolio, inclu…
Borg & Beck provides expert clutch advice in new poster
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
First Line Ltd is continuing its commitment to share its extensive product knowledge and technical expertise with the aftermarket and has launched a new campaign to educate the importance of best prac…
Glen Callum Associates maximises the power of video interviewing
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
Over the past year, video has been integral to ensuring automotive aftermarket employers and candidates can continue to interview safely and efficiently, and as restrictions begin to ease and more peo…
Cobots and artificial intelligence: HELLA continues to drive forward smart automation in lighting production
Date: Wednesday 11 August 2021
HELLA, the global automotive supplier, is continuing to drive forward its global automation initiative by investing a figure in the high two-digit millions (Euros) to further automate the 15 productio…
Latest Schaeffler REPXPERT app update makes bonus point collection quick and easy
Date: Friday 06 August 2021
REPXPERT members have been asking for a simpler way to collect bonus points for a long time, so they will be pleased to know that their wishes have been granted with the latest Schaeffler REPXPERT app…
NEW alternator A3563S in AS-PL offer
Date: Friday 06 August 2021
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A3563S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and st…
High-end diagnostic tool ‘launched’ into aftermarket
Date: Friday 06 August 2021
Launch UK has introduced its latest high-end diagnostic tool, the X-431 Euro Turbo, which has been specifically designed for challenging workshop conditions and is an upgrade from the highly regarded …
Research project "INITIATIVE": HELLA develops concepts for light-based communication for automated driving
Date: Thursday 05 August 2021
Together with further partners, HELLA, the lighting and electronics expert has started a new research project. The main focus is on the question of how communication between autonomous vehicles and ot…
New Wheels & Tyres Course at OurVirtualAcademy.com
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
Online training specialists OurVirtualAcademy have released the first 3 chapters in a new suite on Tyres. Tyres are both safety critical and intricate pieces of engineering. They've been around for we…
TechMan Service Assist to boost garage customer confidence
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
Workshops using the TechMan Garage Management System now have access to more than 450 interactive and narrated videos to help explain servicing and repairs on a comprehensive range of vehicle parts an…
Exol gains further approvals on gas engine oil range
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
Leading lubricants supplier, Exol Lubricants, has received further manufacturer approvals for its high-quality gas engine oils range. The company’s Taurus GEO CH G240 (M518) high performance gas engin…
