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MAHLE Aftermarket launches new-to-range air and fuel filtration references
Date: Tuesday 23 May 2023
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has added six new-to-range filters to its product range, including three new air filters, and three new fuel filter elements. The aftermarket specialist’s uncompromising approach …
SMP Europe to make debut Automechanika Birmingham exhibition at 2023 show
Date: Tuesday 23 May 2023
SMP Europe has announced it will be exhibiting its leading engine management and ignition product portfolio, as well as their industry leading engineering and manufacturing expertise for the first tim…
SMP Europe puts automotive industry in the spotlight as Team GB seals Ice Hockey Championships victory
Date: Tuesday 23 May 2023
SMP Europe-sponsored Great Britain team has sealed promotion into the top-level of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey World Championships for next season, after a dramatic win o…
LKQ Euro Car Parts hands over its latest Ukraine donation in person as nuns visit Tamworth headquarters
Date: Tuesday 23 May 2023
LKQ Euro Car Parts is continuing its support for Ukraine and this time has been able to hand over the donation in person as Sisters from the Congregation of St Joseph in Ukraine visited its headquarte…
ELTA: celebrating three decades of performance in the automotive industry
Date: Tuesday 23 May 2023
Midlands-based ELTA, a powerhouse in the UK automotive aftermarket, proudly announces its remarkable milestone of thirty years in the industry. Established in 1993, ELTA has emerged as a leading autom…
Maverick Diagnostics’ vehicle diagnostics blog reaches number one in the UK
Date: Tuesday 23 May 2023
Maverick Diagnostics’ vehicle diagnostics blog has been named as the best in the UK by Feedspot, a popular RSS feed reader that ranks content on its popularity, quality and relevance to respective ind…
Petrolhead heaven lined up at Automechanika Birmingham with iconic racing cars and vehicle displays
Date: Monday 22 May 2023
With less than three weeks to go until the leading event in the automotive aftermarket calendar opens its doors, fans of iconic racing cars and classic vehicles are invited to book their free tickets …
Magneti Marelli to debut at Automechanika Birmingham 2023
Date: Monday 22 May 2023
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services will be exhibiting for the first time at the Automechanika Show in Birmingham, from 6th to 8th June, with a selection of innovative and market-leading products whi…
Veterans In Action selected as possible recipient of National Lottery People's Project grant
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
Veterans In Action have been lucky to have been selected as one of the charities for the National Lottery People’s Project which opened recently. In order to have a chance of being awarded a grant of …
Latest IAAF Intelligence Report released
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
The latest IAAF Market Intelligence Report, in partnership with GiPA, is out now and includes information on new passenger car sales, MOT test volume forecast for 2023, historical used car sales in EU…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 19 May 2023
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
A packed week of meetings for IAAF with the CV Section and Council coming together. Both meetings took place at GTG Wolverhampton, and members enjoyed a tour of the extensive facilities used to train …
The countdown is on: Automechanika Birmingham provides a taste of what’s to come in Event Preview
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
With just under three weeks to go until it opens its doors once more, Automechanika Birmingham – hosted from 6th – 8th June at the NEC – has given visitors a flavour of what’s to come at this year’s h…
MAHLE strengthens customer service team
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has promoted Marta Cameron to Customer Service Manager – a role that will see her lead and support the department, as the company continues its commitment to nurturing staff and p…
DENSO’s Ukrainian support provides real-time power when and where it’s needed
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
DENSO’s humanitarian initiative to support Ukrainian society by making a meaningful and practical donation to the UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Agency and Red Cross), continues to bear fruit. During t…
To advertise a salary or to not advertise a salary: Glen Callum Associates shares its insight
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
Despite many employers having a slight uncertainty around salary transparency, Glen Callum Associates (GCA) is pointing to the benefits of being open when it comes to salary. While it is not a legal r…
GS Yuasa to showcase International Space Station batteries at European energy storage exhibition
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
The energy supply of the future is the focus at the EES (Electrical Energy Storage) Europe exhibition in Munich. Following the event motto "Innovating Energy Storage", world leading battery manufactur…
TecAlliance to showcase latest innovations at Automechanika Birmingham
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
TecAlliance, the leading data and solution expert in the automotive aftermarket, will be showcasing its latest innovations and its new partner programme at Automechanika Birmingham, taking place from …
Maverick Diagnostics and Next Eco Car agree deal that sees plug-in and EV battery test sold in Ireland
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
Maverick Diagnostics and Next Eco Car are delighted to announce a partnership that sees the Irish EV sales and sourcing specialist become a distributor of AVILOO, a ground-breaking independent battery…
Mintex-supported MINI Challenge field face deluge at Brands Hatch
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
The Mintex-supported MINI Challenge faced mixed racing conditions at the second round of the season at Brands Hatch Indy circuit. TMD Friction’s braking brand, Mintex, provides the stopping power to t…
Lindgren triumphs in Poland
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
NGK-sponsored Speedway star Freddie Lindgren has stormed to victory at the Orlen FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Warsaw. The Swede followed his third place at the Croatian SGP to take top spot ahead of Au…
Navigating Change in the European Aftermarket: The Critical Role of Communication and Trust
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
Robbie Dal Corso of IAAF Service Member Dal Corso Group, has developed a thought-provoking assessment of how effective communication and trust are critical for businesses navigating change in the Euro…
Ring and OSRAM’s new van hits the road!
Date: Monday 15 May 2023
Ring and OSRAM have added to their fleet of demonstration vans with a second dual branded van that will travel the length and breadth of the country to demonstrate their products and visit new and pot…
OESAA garage forum member up for Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards gong
Date: Monday 15 May 2023
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is delighted to learn that Oldfields Garage, owned by garage forum member, Tim Benson, has been nominated for the upcoming Automechanik…
Ringmechanika makes its mark as a must-attend event for customers
Date: Monday 15 May 2023
Ring invited its customers, as well as journalists, to its headquarters in Leeds to showcase its current and new product offering, as well as enjoy a tour of the facilities. Previous Ringmechanika eve…
Apec add a huge 85 lines to their braking range this May!
Date: Monday 15 May 2023
A huge 85 lines have been added to the ever-expanding Apec braking range in this May. The range extension includes, 66 brake calipers, 1 brake disc, 6 brake pad sets, 7 splash guards, 3 brake cables, …
New, advanced dust boot technology brings maximum durability to MOOG steering and suspension parts
Date: Monday 15 May 2023
MOOG® steering and suspension components now include an important new engineering feature that helps professional installers deliver longer-lasting repairs: premium dust boots manufactured from an adv…
JURATEK highlights brake pads and discs for future of mobility
Date: Monday 15 May 2023
Leading brake supplier, JURATEK, has grown its product portfolio to include more brake pads and discs to fit electric vehicles (EV) to help shape the future of mobility. As part of its commitment to i…
Court says VMs are “obliged to disclose VIN” to independent operators
Date: Friday 12 May 2023
In a test case from German automotive trade body GVA against vehicle manufacturer Scania, the Regional Court of Cologne has referred several questions to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) (Case C-31…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 12 May 2023
Date: Friday 12 May 2023
IAAF / UK AFCAR Lobbying work applaudedIAAF Chief Executive Mark Field attended the FIGIEFA General Assembly in Brussels, which also included a tour of the European Parliament. The trip was an importa…
MAM Software announces their attendance at Automechanika
Date: Friday 12 May 2023
MAM Software is excited to announce it is attending this year’s Automechanika Birmingham where it will be showcasing the latest developments to its current software and displaying brand new additions …
Shaftec explains how FlexRay works to keep pace with automotive advances
Date: Friday 12 May 2023
At Shaftec, we firmly believe that to ensure a growing and sustainable independent aftermarket, knowledge is power, education is key and investment in R&D paramount. In 2023 technology continues t…
Update: IAAF members at Automechanika Birmingham 2023
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023
Various IAAF supplier members will be exhibiting at this year's Automechanika Birmingham which is being held at the NEC Birmingham on 6-8 June 2023. Automechanika Birmingham is the leading trade exhib…
Understanding right to work and minimum wage eligibility
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working. You do this by conducting simple right to work checks before you employ someone, to make sure the individual is not disqualifi…
TfL awards first contract as part of new project for electric charging points on public land
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded Zest a contract to roll out 39 new electric vehicle (EV) charging bays across 24 locations in south and southwest London by the end of 2024 including outer Londo…
DENSO and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing continue to push the limits!
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023
Celebrating its ongoing multi-category motorsport successes and long term collaboration with its partner TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, DENSO is hosting a live online event featuring Toyota GR010 HYBRID drivers…
Philipp Grosse Kleimann to head Aftermarket business unit of MAHLE Group
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023
Philipp Grosse Kleimann is to be the new Head of the Aftermarket business unit and a Member of the MAHLE Management Committee from 1 August 2023. In this function, he will report directly to the CEO, …
Revving up revenue: the benefits of effective product data management in the automotive aftermarket
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023
With the emergence and growing importance of digital sales channels, the way Product or Catalogue Managers author their parts data is becoming increasingly important for the automotive aftermarket. Wh…
vGroup International selected as an exclusive distributor of a range of Michelin products
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023
vGroup is proud to announce it’s been selected as an exclusive distributor of a selection of Michelin products by the official licensee holder in the UK. As a market leader of finished products for th…
Textar expands brake pad and disc product ranges
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023
Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced 16 brake pad and disc references to its premium Textar branded product ranges. TMD Friction UK’s unrelenting approach to research and development has …
First Line Ltd. helps technicians navigate Ford Transit supersession
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023
Technicians can select from a new thermostat reference from First Line Ltd. when replacing the component on Ford Transit Mk8 2.0 TDCi 05/2016>07/2019, after a supersession carried out by Ford made …
FIGIEFA monitoring upcoming Euro 7 Regulation
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
The Euro 7 Emission Regulation would impact directly on the parts market for several key emissions-related parts, currently sold in quantity by independent distributors and wholesalers. The issue conc…
New focus for IAAF CV
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Sue McKay, global category manager for commercial vehicles at TMD Friction, onto the Federation’s Council as its new head of the …
Activity Report for the week ending 5 May 2023
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
More than 2000 votes have been cast in the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023, hosted by IAAF, which will take place on Wednesday 7 June at Hilton Metropole NEC. Voting will close on 24 May 2…
Introducing: RS Automotive Core
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
RS Automotive Core has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF)’s ever expanding membership. RS Automotive Core are a UK-based buyer and seller of core automotive aftermarket pa…
Ring announces new Area Sales Manager – Specialist Division
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
Scott Colquhoun has recently joined Ring Automotive and will be primarily managing existing accounts for both Ring and Osram brands, while exploring new markets, including the agricultural, builders m…
Chris wins top sales accolade
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
Niterra UK Ltd has named Chris Barrett its 2023 Salesman of the Year. The supplier of NGK ignition parts and NTK vehicle electronic components presented Chris with the award at its end of year confere…
Better Together: Co-Located Trade Shows for the manufacturing and engineering sector
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
Messe Frankfurt UK, Nineteen Group, Rapid News Group and The Mark Allen Group have joined forces to collocate their UK manufacturing and engineering events this June creating a phenomenal offering for…
TecAlliance receives sustainability award
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
TecAlliance, the leading expert for data management and processes in the automotive aftermarket, has again achieved the silver medal in this year's EcoVadis sustainability rating. This puts the data e…
Lambert and Lindgren on the podium in Croatia
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
The NGK-sponsored quartet of Speedway stars got off to a great start in the 2023 FIM World Championship with all four making the semi-final stage at the first Grand Prix of the season and two making t…
Brayden forced to miss Superstock round
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
It was a tough weekend for NGK-sponsored DAO Racing team rider Brayden Elliott who was forced to withdraw from Bank Holiday Monday’s Oulton Park Pirelli National Superstock race. Elliott suffered a la…
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