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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…

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IAAF launches new parts advisor training programme

Date: Friday 22 March 2024

IAAF has launched a new training programme for motor factors in the UK, aimed at supporting parts distributors – and the wider supply chain of suppliers and garages – with improved automotive parts sa…

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WhoCanFixMyCar Appoints Kevern Thompson as New CEO

Date: Friday 22 March 2024

WhoCanFixMyCar has announced the appointment of Kevern Thompson as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who will be taking the reins from Interim CEO, David Loy. Thompson joins the company after eig…

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DENSO launches Instagram page live on BBC Radio 2

Date: Friday 22 March 2024

Three time DENSO League of True Mechanics UK award winner, Edd Hunt, was the first post on the brand new DENSO Instagram page, as he appeared on OJ Borg’s late night BBC Radio 2 show Following a chanc…

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Upholding integrity: Glen Callum Associates reiterates the importance of ethical recruitment practices

Date: Friday 22 March 2024

Specialist automotive aftermarket recruitment partner, Glen Callum Associates (GCA), recently celebrated a quarter-century of dedicated service, and is now highlighting the importance of ethical recru…

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Keith Newman-Bale Funeral Details

Date: Thursday 21 March 2024

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Keith Newman-Bale's passing. Keith was the owner of Unity Autofactors Ltd, a dedicated member of GROUPAUTO. We want to express our sincerest condolences to h…

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UniClutch announces NAPA team sponsorship for BTCC 2024 season

Date: Wednesday 20 March 2024

Game-changing clutch brand, UniClutch, has announced it will be partnering with the award-winning NAPA Racing UK team for the 2024 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season. News of the sponsorsh…

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Rev your engines, Ring and OSRAM announce sponsorship of BTCC!

Date: Tuesday 19 March 2024

Renowned lighting specialist, OSRAM and its subsidiary, auto accessory giant, Ring, has revealed its support of the NAPA racing team for British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) this year.  Reigning BT…

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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 …

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New Park Royal branch is a jewel in the crown for GSF’s London plans

Date: Tuesday 19 March 2024

National motor factor GSF Car Parts has continued its rapid expansion with the opening of Park Royal in north London, its fourth branch in two months. GSF supplies thousands of independent garages, na…

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First OESAA Academy Live of 2024 earns rave reviews from Trafford College staff and students

Date: Monday 18 March 2024

The event, held at the end of February, showcased industry expertise and experience from colleagues representing industry giants, such as Schaeffler, Bosch, DENSO, MAHLE, Brembo, ZF, and GSF Car Parts…

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Classic Car Garage star Colin Denton to speak at Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference

Date: Monday 18 March 2024

Colin Denton, star of TV’s Classic Car Garage has been unveiled as a keynote speaker for Schaeffler‘s all-new REPXPERT Conference, which takes place at the Manufacturing Training Centre in Coventry on…

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DENSO teams up with Barnsley College

Date: Monday 18 March 2024

One of the challenges facing any place of learning is ensuring that it has the resources to support the lecturers, pupils and facilities that the faculty offers and in the case of a workshop environme…

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LKQ Euro Car Parts extends zero emission delivery capability in partnership with delivery mates

Date: Monday 18 March 2024

LKQ Euro Car Parts, the country’s leading distributor of car parts, accessories and added value services to the automotive aftermarket, is piloting the use of e-scooters and cargo pedal bikes in partn…

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NAPA Auto Parts: Unifying Subsidiaries for Global Growth

Date: Friday 15 March 2024

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) are thrilled to announce an exciting rebranding initiative that will see its network of over 275 locations come together under the unified banner of NAPA Auto Parts. Ov…

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GS Yuasa welcomes The Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP to Swindon headquarters

Date: Friday 15 March 2024

Kemi Badenoch MP, who has held her current post since 7 February 2023 and is also the President of the Board of Trade, was given a comprehensive tour of the facility. Led by senior directors, includin…

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LKQ Euro Car Parts urges MOT testers to book CPD with two weeks before deadline

Date: Friday 15 March 2024

LKQ Euro Car Parts is urging technicians to complete their 2023/24 MOT CPD before the end of the month, to protect both driver safety and garages’ ability to trade. Bob Wiffen, Workshop Solutions Dire…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Alliance Automotive Group Ireland Organisational Changes

Date: Thursday 14 March 2024

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland recently announced changes to the organisational structure of our Ireland function, effective 1st April 2024. After almost 3 years of service, Alan Gaynor wi…

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Imexpart expands distribution portfolio for car and LCV

Date: Thursday 14 March 2024

Imexpart, a truck and engine parts specialist, has announced the expansion of its distribution portfolio to include parts for passenger cars (PC) and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). This strategic m…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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GSF Car Parts launches London expansion with new Wembley branch

Date: Wednesday 13 March 2024

Leading motor factor GSF Car Parts began ambitious plans to supercharge its presence in the capital with the opening of its new Wembley branch on Monday 4th March. This is the second branch the parts …

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LKQ Europe partners with WRC star, Thierry Neuville

Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024

LKQ Europe, the subsidiary of LKQ Corporation, has announced its official partnership with World Rally Championship driver, Thierry Neuville, and his Art Helmet charitable project. As part of the proj…

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GSF connect the Black Country with brand new Walsall branch

Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024

National motor factor GSF Car Parts are continuing to supercharge the expansion of their network as they opened their third new branch of the year, and second of the month with GSF Walsall on Monday 1…

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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…

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ZF Aftermarket UK employee rewarded ‘Marshal of the Year 2023’

Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024

Steve Bemrose, a dedicated warehouse supervisor at ZF Aftermarket UK, has received the prestigious 'Marshal of the Year 2023' award by the BARC Marshals Core Group. This recognition comes in light of …

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Imexpart backs BTRC driver, Stuart Oliver

Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024

Imexpart, a leading distributor of commercial vehicle parts, has announced its sponsorship of Team Oliver in the upcoming British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC). The BTRC is renowned for its exhilar…

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Steering clear of false economies: Debunking the myth of budget exhausts

Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024

Often perceived by drivers as merely another replaceable part, the exhaust system, in reality, plays a critical role in the performance and efficiency of a vehicle. As such, service garages regularly …

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Mark Hallam joins ZF Aftermarket UK as Marketing Manager

Date: Monday 11 March 2024

ZF Aftermarket UK has announced the appointment of Mark Hallam as Marketing Manager, UK&I, who will oversee the company's marketing function for the UK and Ireland market, supporting all sales cha…

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NAPA Racing UK 2024 Launch

Date: Monday 11 March 2024

NAPA Racing UK returns for its 3rd season, this time as champions. Ahead of the season opener NAPA Racing UK is proud to unveil the 2024 lineup and liveries that will be competing across the British T…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Stellantis and NEXUS announce strategic partnership

Date: Friday 08 March 2024

Stellantis and NEXUS announced today their strategic and innovative business partnership. The partnership aims to further boost Stellantis’ aftersales brands while leveraging NEXUS’ established global…

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Comma spotlights workshop heroes for International Women’s Day

Date: Friday 08 March 2024

Comma, the world-class brand of automotive oils and lubricants that are ‘made for mechanics’, is launching a social media and email campaign this month to share stories of women who love being part of…

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Put option agreement signed for the sale of the filtration business unit consideration based on an enterprise value of euro 374 million

Date: Friday 08 March 2024

Sogefi, in the context of a process aimed at the valorization of its Filtration Business Unit, entered into a put option agreement with the US private equity fund Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, purs…

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Maverick Diagnostics’ Laura Hall commemorates International Women’s Day

Date: Friday 08 March 2024

Laura Hall, the managing director of Maverick Diagnostics, is pleased to share her personal journey with International Women’s Day, reminiscing about her first encounter with the celebration while stu…

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Shaftec surpasses charity goals for Zoe’s Place baby hospice

Date: Friday 08 March 2024

Across 2023, Birmingham-based remanufacturer Shaftec embarked on a mission to raise money for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice, Coventry, a charity that cares for babies and young children with life-limiting …

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Venson Automotive introduces sustainable accessories in partnership with vGroup International

Date: Friday 08 March 2024

In a partnership that spans back to 2005, vGroup International, a market-leading supplier and manufacturer of automotive products, collaborated with Venson Automotive Solutions for a pack refresh init…

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Intermotor-sponsored Team GB ice hockey set sights on Olympic Games

Date: Thursday 07 March 2024

Engine management specialists, SMP Europe, the home of Lucas, Lemark and Intermotor brands, recently announced a change in its sponsorship for the Team Great Britain (Team GB) ice hockey team, with th…

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IAAF Council formed for 2024

Date: Thursday 07 March 2024

The IAAF held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 7 March 2024 at the IAAF Offices and provided an opportunity for members to network in addition to attending the meetings. As in previous years, th…

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Kevin Kelly of Robert Bosch becomes IAAF vice-president

Date: Thursday 07 March 2024

Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Kevin Kelly, Sales Director UK & Ireland, Mobility Aftermarket, Robert Bosch Ltd, as vice-president. In becoming vice-president a…

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Budget Reaction

Date: Thursday 07 March 2024

Kevan Wooden, CEO at LKQ UK & Ireland, said: “Garages and workshops will find few gifts for them in the Spring Budget - with the Chancellor largely focused on addressing the consumer tax burden, w…

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Alco sponsors Nascar driver

Date: Thursday 07 March 2024

Vladimiros Tziortzis returns with Academy Motorsport, Alex Caffi Motorsports for the Nascar Whelen Euro Series title and ALCO Filters is extremely proud to support Vladimiros Tziortzis during the 2024…

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Valeo to celebrate 20 years of stop-start with IMI event

Date: Thursday 07 March 2024

Valeo Service UK is set to commemorate two decades of pioneering stop-start technology with an exclusive IMI-member event at its training centre in Redditch on Tuesday March 12, 2024 from 6:30pm - 10:…

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