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Exol’s high-performance products shine at the Idemitsu Super Turbo Race in Thailand
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Exol Lubricants teamed up with its Thailand distributor, Shinsiri Ltd., and KSport Thailand at the Idemitsu Super Turbo race in Thailand, to offer drivers Exol oil to support them around the racetrack…
Garages should focus on vehicle battery health after summer, says Arnold Clark Autoparts
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
With the MOT season fast approaching leading motor factor, Arnold Clark Autoparts, is encouraging garages to prepare for the increased demand – and make the most of every vehicle on the ramp – by chec…
BM Catalysts expands range for over 200 additional compatible vehicles
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter (DPF) and front pipe manufacturer, BM Catalysts, has added 35 new references in its latest range expansion. A leading supplier of emissions control devic…
Ring Carnation launches new configurable keypads
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Electrical management system manufacturer Ring Carnation has launched a new range of configurable keypads. Through its knowledge of vehicle electronics and the requirements of the blue light sector, t…
Ring urges the need to protect batteries this autumn
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Ring Automotive has reminded drivers and technicians of the need to maintain their vehicle batteries, after warm temperatures throughout summer threaten battery health as cold weather approaches. Henr…
GS Yuasa put pen to paper as POPBANGCOLOUR becomes brand ambassador
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Renowned for creating artwork using radio-controlled cars, Ian Cook, better known as POPBANGCOLOUR, joins the global battery manufacturer GS Yuasa as their latest brand ambassador. The partnership wit…
New DON website integrates commercial and passenger vehicle resources
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
TMD Friction’s braking brand, DON, has unveiled a new-look website aligning its commercial vehicle and passenger car brake offering, to give customers easy access to everything they need, all in one p…
Uncertainty hangs over precious metal prices, says BM Catalysts
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Higher interest rates and inflation are now adding further uncertainty to the prices of precious metals used in the manufacturing of catalytic converters. While some commodities are dropping – but sti…
Glen Callum Associates invests in candidate support with handy new website features
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
As part of its commitment to supporting jobseekers in their job search, Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has added a number of useful tools to its website, helping to make the process as efficient as poss…
Fil Filter Europe streamlines customer journey with TecCom implementation
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Automotive filter specialist Fil Filter Europe has streamlined its customer journey with the implementation of TecCom. Fil Filter Europe, based in Northampton, has installed the TecCom electronic trad…
Double accolade for NSK at Toyota supplier awards
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
NSK Europe is celebrating a double scoop at the prestigious Toyota Motor Europe (TME) awards: a Certificate of Recognition (in the Supply category) and a Superior Performance Award (in the Quality cat…
Corteco optimises international order processing with TecCom
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
The smoothest possible customer experience is essential for success in e-commerce. Corteco, one of the leading international IAM specialists for seals, vibration engineering, chassis components, and c…
Yuasa take charge with development and launch of YCX smart battery chargers and maintainers
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, have launched a brand-new range of fully automatic YCX smart battery chargers and maintainers at Automechanika in Frankfurt. The four-tiered range has …
Motul looks forward to its busiest Goodwood Revival programme yet
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Motul is proud to be a partner of Goodwood’s Revival meeting and heads to this year’s event with its most ambitious programme yet for this iconic event. The Motul “Garage” shop will once again return …
IAAF conference returns face-to-face for 2022
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF)’s annual conference is back for 2022 and will take place on Thursday 8th December at Double Tree Hilton in Milton Keynes. As the world returns …
BorgWarner Presents New Products for the Aftermarket at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022
Date: Tuesday 13 September 2022
BorgWarner appears with its BorgWarner Aftermarket and Delphi Technologies brands together as one T.E.A.M (Technology Experts for the Aftermarket) at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022. The booth highlights…
Bank holiday announced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral on Monday 19 September
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday. This will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations to pay their respects …
IAAF Academy launched to support aftermarket growth
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has launched a new training academy, designed to train, develop and upskill new and existing people working within the automotive aftermarket. …
Mintex provides stopping power to historic rally championship event
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
TMD Friction and its renowned braking brand Mintex provided the stopping power to the latest round of the Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR), the largest historic rally championship in the UK. Formed …
MAHLE introduces new references for energy-efficient future
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has introduced over 200 new-to-range filters to its ever-growing product range, to meet the growing demand for energy fuel-efficient filters in the market. The aftermarket special…
Impression Communications takes to running trails with Severn Valley Trail Run sponsorship
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
Impression Communications is sponsoring the Severn Valley Trail Run, a running event taking place within the Severn Valley Country Park, Shropshire, to continue its commitment to supporting local comm…
Lambert achieves second SGP podium
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
England’s Robert Lambert – who is sponsored by NGK – is celebrating after recording back-to-back podium places in the 2022 FIM Speedway World Championship. The 24-year-old finished in second place beh…
OSRAM and Ring appoint new Workshop Solutions Van Sales Manager
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
OSRAM and Ring has appointed a new Workshop Solutions Van Sales Manager, Ehsan Ali, after receiving widespread interest throughout the UK and Ireland for the joint initiative since it hit the road ear…
ELTA Automotive joins IAAF membership
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the latest member, ELTA Automotive, to join its impressive membership roster. ELTA Automotive is a major automotive component imp…
Textar-sponsored Newell takes podium at Convoy in the Park
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
John Newell took his Textar-sponsored MAN TGS truck to a second-place finish at this weekend’s British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC), against the backdrop of a celebration of everything trucks. Leg…
Third podium in four for Lucas Oil
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Ayumu Iwasa put in another excellent performance for DAMS in Round 12 of the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship at Circuit Zandvoort, securing his fifth podium this season in the Lucas oil-sponsored car.…
Dan’s the man again in Poland
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
British Speedway ace Dan Bewley has achieved back-to-back Grand Prix victories after winning in Poland with NGK stablemate Robert Lambert also making the podium. Bewley won the Betard FIM Speedway GP …
Shaftec’s new website organised in clear colour-coded Drive. Steer. Stop. Sections
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Shaftec has introduced a dynamic new mobile-friendly website www.shaftec.com for its customers across the UK & European independent automotive aftermarket (IAM). With links to three comprehensive …
GS Yuasa micro brochure will cut paper waste at Automechanika
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd have unveiled a new micro brochure for Automechanika Frankfurt 2022. The pocket-sized product will make an enormous impact in both reducing paper waste and highlighting the…
TecAlliance provides ITG structures at a glance
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Frequent changes and the high level of complexity make it difficult to maintain an overview of the member structure of automotive international trading groups (ITGs). However, parts manufacturers rely…
vGroup International to hold Open Day at new HQ
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
vGroup International and the wider group of vGI Holdings is holding an ‘Open Day’ at the new HQ, K1, in Milton Keynes on 22 September 2022. The new facility will operate as a central hub for the compa…
Arnold Clark Autoparts to open new Chesterfield branch
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Leading national motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts is set to open a brand-new branch in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, as its nationwide network expands further. An experienced team has joined the nation…
NGK appoints new Key Accounts Manager
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd has appointed Simon Robson as Key Accounts Manager – UK & Ireland. The 49-year-old, who joins from NSK Europe where he held the position of …
New branch and IT management appointed across the Autosupplies Group
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Leading motor factor the Autosupplies Group has made three new managerial appointments across the company, with two new branch managers at Butlers Automotive and Leisureways of Rotherham, and a new gr…
OESAA acknowledges garage forum member’s influence after taking up new role with IMI
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) would like to place on record its thanks to garage forum member, Hayley Pells, who has taken on a new position with the Institute of th…
MEYLE unveils its first climate-neutral product range
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Having launched the first MEYLE HD part 20 years ago, the manufacturer based in Hamburg is now transforming its MELYE HD steering and suspension parts into the first climate-neutral product range in t…
E-Motive Online launches branded Nissens and Hella stores on eBay through trusted reseller Arks Global
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Multichannel ecommerce services provider E-Motive Online has launched branded Nissens and HELLA stores on eBay, with Arks Global the trusted distributor under the Authorised Reseller Programme. ecommo…
Government announces Energy Price Guarantee for families and businesses while urgently taking action to reform broken energy market
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Under new plans, a typical UK household will pay no more than £2,500 a year on their energy bill for the next two years from 1st October, through a new Energy Price Guarantee which limits the price su…
NGK introduces new NTK Lambda sensors catalogue
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
NGK has published a new NTK Lambda sensors catalogue. NTK Lambda sensors are the No.1 choice of vehicle manufacturers (VMs) around the world, they are ‘Similar but different’. NGK says the experience …
Flint flies to second British title
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
NGK-sponsored Speedway riders have continued their fine form with Leon Flint being crowned the new British Under-21 Champion. The Wolverhampton rider triumphed in Birmingham over fellow NGK stablemate…
LKQ Euro Car Parts' CEO issues six-point wishlist from Liz Truss
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Andy Hamilton, the CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, has issued a six-point policy wish list for the independent aftermarket, as Liz Truss’s new administration assumes control of the economy this week. He sa…
Klarius expands European delivery network for high quality aftermarket exhausts
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Klarius Products, the UK’s largest aftermarket manufacturer of exhausts, has announced the opening of a dedicated distribution centre near Lille. The new site will enable next day deliveries to stocki…
Motul revs up its presence at the 2022 Classic at Silverstone
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Motul is marking the second year of its multi-year partnership with The Classic at Silverstone, with an expanded presence, together with a plethora of activities and announcements at this prime summer…
LKQ branding transformation continues with new website and newsroom launch for LKQ Europe
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
LKQ Europe continues to strengthen its position as a global and innovative leader in the European automotive aftermarket by taking the next step in reinventing its corporate identity and brand design.…
50 years of Diesel Technic: The way to a leading solution provider in the automotive industry
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
This year, Diesel Technic celebrates its 50th anniversary. The company can look back on an exciting time, because at Diesel Technic you won't find any standstill. It is already half a century since Ho…
Automechanika Frankfurt: TecAlliance connects the aftermarket community
Date: Thursday 08 September 2022
Nothing can replace personal contact. This is certainly one of the key learnings during recent months. The automotive aftermarket will meet at TecAlliance's booth at Automechanika Frankfurt (Hall 3.0,…
Be road ready: ams OSRAM demonstrates cross-portfolio expertise at Automechanika 2022
Date: Thursday 08 September 2022
ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, will present its comprehensive aftermarket product portfolio at Automechanika 2022 which takes place in Frankfurt, Germany September 13-17. …
Kevan Wooden, Chief Commercial Officer, LKQ Euro Car Parts: IAAF Blog – Third Edition
Date: Wednesday 07 September 2022
Supporting the aftermarket through the cost-of-living crisis A recent poll by the Motor Ombudsman confirmed much of what we already know. The cost of living crisis continues to bite – and garages are…
GS Yuasa Traction gains further momentum with delivery to nationwide distributor
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Leading industrial battery distributor, Battery Service Hub, have received their first container of GS Yuasa’s latest 2 Volt Traction batteries. The state-of-the-art cells will provide power to the ev…
Arnold Clark Autoparts urges garages and service centres to stock up on wipers with Trico promotion
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Arnold Clark Autoparts customers who purchase a pair of Trico wiper blades throughout September and October will be in with a chance of winning up to £15,000 worth of prizes, including a top prize tec…
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