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New government departments
Date: Wednesday 22 February 2023
Following the departmental changes announced by the Prime Minister, BEIS has been restructured into three new departments: The Department for Business and Trade brings together the business focused fu…
Garages increasingly being restricted access to data and RMI, UK AFCAR finds
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
UK AFCAR is gathering mounting evidence that independent workshops are facing increasingly restricted access to data and repair and maintenance information (RMI). The coalition comprising trade associ…
Ring wins the Auto Express mini test for inspection lamps!
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Ring’s MAGflex Utility Inspection Lamp, RIL3700HP, has won Auto Express’s inspection lamps mini test alongside two other products, a great endorsement of the product, as the Auto Express experts put t…
Comline blossoming as an international success story
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Comline is an established international brand; it’s trusted and relied on, not just in the UK and Ireland, but around the world. It has an admired track record in impressing and securing new distribut…
Changes to MOT calibration requirements
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
From 1 April 2023 DVSA will be changing the requirements for the calibration of some testing equipment. Decelerometer calibrationAll decelerometers must be calibrated at intervals not exceeding one ye…
LKQ Euro Car Parts announces new partnership for Starline brand with One Motorsport BTCC team
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Starline powered by LKQ Euro Car Parts has agreed a two-year partnership deal with One Motorsport, which has also signed Aiden Moffat to drive this season alongside reigning Independent Drivers’ Champ…
TRICO is OE on a range of new BMWs!
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Original equipment (OE) wiper blade manufacturer, TRICO, has announced that its rear arm and wiper blade have been chosen for the new BMW X1, 2 Series Active Tourer and iX models. The blade and arm us…
TecAlliance streamlines digital service book entries for workshops
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
TecAlliance, the leading data expert in the automotive aftermarket, has announced the latest updates to its TecRMI Service Book platform. The solution offers a simple and standardised process for reco…
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 10.44226 Load sensitive valve
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
The automatic load-dependent brake force regulator has the task of making the braking effect of a truck dependent on the load condition of the vehicle. With a heavy load, the brakes are applied more a…
Banner Connects with The Shortis Group in power partnership
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Leading European manufacturer of original equipment batteries and battery accessories, Banner, has entered into a major new product distribution agreement with The Shortis Group, one of the UK’s forem…
Preliminary figures and company outlook reveal HELLA expects record sales and further improved profitability for 2023
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
HELLA, the automotive supplier operating under the FORVIA umbrella brand, has announced its preliminary results for the short fiscal year 2022 (1 June to 31 December 2022) and the outlook for the fisc…
IAAF Garage Section launches with 1500 garages
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has bolstered its lobbying capability and broadened its support offering with the addition of 1500 new garage members. At its end-of-year confe…
Craig McCracken becomes IAAF president
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Craig McCracken, group factor manager at Arnold Clark Autoparts, as new president. Craig succeeds immediate past president Richard We…
IAAF AGM and Council membership for 2023-24
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
The IAAF held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 16 February 2023 at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon and provided a welcome opportunity for members to network in addition to attending the meeti…
IAAF Activity Report – week ending 17 February 2023
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
It’s been another eventful week at IAAF, with lots of meetings held and key changes taking place, as we continue to set plans in motion for 2023. This week we held our AGM and council meetings, where …
CAT Awards 2023: the winners are announced
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Around 150 guests attended the event sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, where they enjoyed a delicious lunch and listened to a Q and A with four times BTCC champion Colin Turkington regaled who the audi…
New City College REPXPERT Academy LIVE event proves a great success
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
The first REPXPERT Academy LIVE of 2023 took place at New City College Ardleigh Green campus in Hornchurch Saturday 4th February, and proved to be another success for the delegates, Schaeffler’s techn…
BorgWarner announces Brady Ericson as CEO, Chris Gropp as CFO, and PHINIA Inc. as company name for proposed fuel systems and aftermarket segment spin-off
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
BorgWarner Inc. has announced Brady Ericson will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chris Gropp will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the separate, pub…
Red-hot Ott triumphs in Sweden
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Ott Tänak and Martin Jarveoja have claimed their first victory with the NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team and the Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 in 2023 after an exemplary drive in Sweden. In only …
Comment from LKQ Euro Car Parts on recent SMMT used car statistics
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Following the recently published used car registration stats Andy Hamilton, CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, has commented: “While the backlog on new vehicle production lines initially benefited the used ve…
Juratek ownership changes following acquisition by Fras-Le
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Founded in 1995, Doncaster based Juratek Ltd has expanded to become a brand leader in the Automotive & CV parts distribution aftermarket, generating a turnover of £24.5 million in the UK, Europe a…
New remote transmission cleaner puts power into workshop
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Premium diagnostics and high-end automotive equipment supplier Launch Tech has revealed its new automatic transmission cleaner, CAT-601S, helping workshops effectively and profitably maintain vehicle …
TechMan partners with WhoCanFixMyCar.com to streamline bookings
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Garages can increase bookings and workshop efficiency with TechMan’s latest integration, as the garage management system brand partners with WhoCanFixMyCar.com. TechMan’s new WhoCanFixMyCar.com featur…
Apec braking just got BIGGER!
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
An incredible 109 lines have been added the Apec braking range in February, designed and manufactured to the same exacting standards customers can expect from Apec. This month’s range extension consis…
Banner parades more giveaway goodies
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Maintaining the brand visibility of Banner – Europe’s leading manufacturer of batteries and battery accessories - remains a cornerstone of the company’s success here in the UK. And what better way of …
Textar expands braking product ranges with new references
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has expanded its Textar aftermarket braking product lines with the introduction of new brake pad, disc, and ABS sensor references. Textar has introduced eight new br…
Mintex launches new brake pads and discs
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced four new brake pads and three new brake discs to its Mintex product portfolio, to ensure garages can offer Mintex quality across more vehi…
Delphi Technologies wins training award
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner Inc, has won ‘Training Scheme of the Year’ at the CAT Awards, held Thursday 9th February at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel. The renowned industry event saw a capac…
Gulf Lubricants listed by Marathon Warehouse Distribution
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Rossmore Lubricants, official Distributor of Gulf Lubricants throughout the UK & Ireland, is delighted to announce that the brand will now be available through Marathon Warehouse Distribution. Thi…
Melett urges technicians to think ‘turbo’ this winter
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
The trusted aftermarket brand for precision engineered turbochargers and parts, Melett, is urging technicians to stay on top of turbo maintenance this winter and has offered best practice tips to help…
Schaeffler and BILSTEIN extend cooperation on REPXPERT garage portal
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Schaeffler and BILSTEIN have offered joint technical training on chassis systems for several years, extending this partnership by collaborating on the REPXPERT garage portal in June 2021. After comple…
GSF Car Parts strengthens employee benefits with focus on Corporate Social Responsibility
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
National motor factor GSF Car Parts has bolstered its employee benefits with the introduction of new people-focused perks in 2023. The company operates 180 branches across the UK with a workforce of m…
Arnold Clark Autoparts wins Factor of the Year at CAT Awards
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Arnold Clark Autoparts has been named the ‘Factor of the Year’ at the CAT magazine Awards 2023, as voted for by professionals in the automotive aftermarket. The prestigious award ceremony took place a…
Aftermarket emission controls being ignored in battle against air pollution, says Fueltone
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
The introduction of clean air zones in Newcastle and Sheffield are important methods to reduce air pollution, but solutions already exist to minimise harmful vehicle emissions, say fuel additive speci…
Melett offers love letter to technicians with best turbocharger tips this Valentine’s Day
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Precision engineered turbocharger specialist Melett is reminding technicians of top tips on how to ensure their turbo story has a fairy tale ending this Valentine’s Day. As manufacturers build smaller…
Muller Filter enjoys continued growth through UKS and the product range is now included on MAM
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
A comprehensive range of Muller Filter is now available through UKS. UKS Managing Director Geoff Jones commented: “We knew we wanted filtration as part of our UKS product offering and looked at all op…
Automechanika Birmingham to launch ‘matchmaking’ app to better connect visitors and exhibitors
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Aptly for the 14th February, Automechanika Birmingham is celebrating the power of matchmaking, and, in a first for the event, has announced it will be offering visitors the chance to connect with exhi…
Introducing TechMate: The Direct Automotive Technical Service
Date: Monday 13 February 2023
Automotive aftermarket distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) has announced the launch of its freshly rebranded technical specialist service, TechMate, in February 2023. Supporting the private la…
TMD Friction UK shines a light on the next-generation of aftermarket talent this National Apprenticeship Week
Date: Monday 13 February 2023
TMD Friction UK is calling on the importance of embracing future talent and encouraging the next generation of aftermarket professionals into the industry this National Apprenticeship week, which runs…
World’s first hydrogen-powered digger set to drive on UK roads
Date: Monday 13 February 2023
The world’s first digger, powered by a hydrogen combustion engine, will soon be on UK roads and building sites following recent government approval, helping to decarbonise the UK’s construction indust…
Places filling up for IAAF Golf Day
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has secured the legendary Belfry course for its 2023 Golf Day, with members getting the chance to play 18 holes on the PGA championship course.…
Motorists key in fight to protect MOT
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has found a clear need to educate consumers on the safety benefits of carrying out regular MOT tests. Activity on IAAF’s growing social media chann…
Registration opens for Automechanika Birmingham 2023
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s largest automotive trade exhibition, has announced that visitor registration is now open, offering garage and workshop professionals free tickets to the event, plus …
GS Yuasa TV launch will answer the internet’s most frequently asked battery questions
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
GS Yuasa, the world leading manufacturer of both GS and Yuasa batteries, have announced the launch of GYTV, the new name for its engaging and educational battery learning videos. GYTV initially featur…
ZF Aftermarket sets the pace for e-mobility at EV Ready Show
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
ZF Aftermarket has reported the EV Ready show as a huge success, with the event sparking stimulating conversations around future mobility opportunities available to the automotive aftermarket. More th…
CMA reminds employers to avoid anti-competitive practices
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
The CMA has published new easy-to-read materials, which seek to boost business compliance and remind employers of their legal obligations to avoid collusion when it comes to employee pay, working cond…
UKS increases Optimal sales and range despite company profile change
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
UKS has come a long way in the past 12 months. Previously called Optimal UK the owners decided to move forward with UKS Distribution Limited and haven’t looked back. Indeed, the sales for the Optimal …
IAAF Activity Report - week ending 10 February 2023
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
It’s been a busy week in what has been a very busy start to the year for IAAF. On the lobbying front, we’ve been working both behind the scenes and in public on building a robust case against any plan…
Autotech Group announces sponsorship of the NAPA Racing UK BTCC team
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
Autotech Group is delighted to be named as a sponsor of the NAPA Racing UK team ahead of the 2023 British Touring Car Championship season. Alongside its logo adorning the NAPA Racing UK team’s cars, A…
CTSI issues warning about e-bike and e-scooter battery fires
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is warning consumers and businesses about the risks posed by non-compliant e-scooter and e-bike lithium-ion batteries in light of an alarming spate of …
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