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Belron celebrates ruling in the Regional Court of Cologne in favour of Carglass Germany and ATU
Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
The decision from the Regional Court of Cologne re-affirms the principles established by the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) on 5 October, 2023, in the matter of Secure Gateways. The ruling reinforc…
WAI appoints Luke Taylor as new Key Account Manager
Date: Friday 10 May 2024
WAI has appointed Luke Taylor as Key Account Manager UK & Ireland as the business continues to grow across all product groups and industries. Taylor, previously Key Account Manager at Sogefi Group…
PDP member BullsEye announces employee buyout
Date: Friday 10 May 2024
PDP member BullsEye Superfactors Limited has announced the sale of the business to an employee-owned trust. The eight-figure deal, financed by NatWest, is a significant milestone for the South Yorks…
Minister announces way forward to reduce MOT waiting times
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced the introduction of one-year temporary exemption certificates (TECs) for some private cars to help reduce MOT waiting times. DfI Minister John O'Dowd …
Automated Vehicles Bill to receive Royal Assent: The IMI urges government to urgently understand automotive aftermarket skills requirement
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
The Automated Vehicles Bill 2024 is set to receive Royal Assent, providing a pathway to the future of autonomous travel within the UK. However, the Institute of the Motor Industry, the professional bo…
Housing Market Update from Prosperity Mortgages - May 2024
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
Prosperity Mortgages has released a housing market update. To view the update click here
Shaftec Automotive components announces sales management update
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
Birmingham-based remanufacturer Shaftec Automotive has announced that Sales Director Tom Curtis will be leaving the company at the end of April. Tom joined Shaftec in July 2010 and has spent a great d…
GSF Car Parts launches first ‘TechFest’ event to be held at Wembley, with free admission
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
Led by GSF Car Parts, in collaboration with over 50 leading suppliers such as Schaeffler, Yuasa, Comma and Delphi, TechFest Garage Technology Festival Wembley, will be held on June 13 2024 at Wembley.…
BGA Secures 2024 Prestigious King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
BGA, a leading supplier of OEM quality Engine, Steering and Transmission automotive parts, is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2…
Summer Conference Line-up unveiled
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
IAAF has unveiled its speaker line-up for its summer conference 2024, which takes place Wednesday 12 June at the Belfry Hotel & Resort, Sutton Coldfield. The Federation is launching its first Summ…
Acrisure’s Sutton Winson bolstered by two new acquisitions
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
Acrisure, a global fintech leader, has announced that its largest acquired UK company, Sutton Winson, has completed two acquisitions, further expanding its footprint in south-east England. Most notabl…
FORVIA receives two 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot recognitions
Date: Tuesday 07 May 2024
FORVIA, the world’s seventh-largest automotive technology supplier, combining the complementary strengths of Faurecia and HELLA, received two 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch recogni…
ZF Aftermarket UK set to showcase latest training initiatives and innovations at UKGBE
Date: Tuesday 07 May 2024
The ZF team of experts will be on hand to provide attendees with invaluable insights into electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid training, as well as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration. W…
LKQ Euro Car Parts and Messe Frankfurt unveil plans for innovative ‘Modern Garage’ stand at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Tuesday 07 May 2024
LKQ Euro Car Parts and Messe Frankfurt have unveiled plans for the ‘Modern Garage’ stand at the upcoming UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE), which will highlight how garage owners can adapt their te…
RAC selects LKQ Euro Car Parts for exclusive supply deal
Date: Monday 06 May 2024
Leading motor factor LKQ Euro Car Parts has become the ‘tier one’ supplier of car parts to more than 150 RAC Mobile Mechanics across the UK, as part of a major new deal agreed with national driving se…
Renowned comedian Justin Moorhouse to entertain guests at Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024
Date: Friday 03 May 2024
Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024, hosted by IAAF and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, is set to receive a dose of laughter and entertainment as the talented comedian Justin Moorhou…
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event reveals showstopping exhibitor product launches and highlights
Date: Friday 03 May 2024
With just over a month to go until the highly anticipated UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024 returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 5 and 6 June, organisers have revealed a whole host of exciting product la…
IAAF Summer Conference blog: The Fault in our STARS
Date: Friday 03 May 2024
Change is coming. We’ve exhausted all arguments on skills gaps, shortages, blame games and all else to explain why we’re lagging behind on bringing people into our trade. True enough, we’re not the on…
The ‘Exol Pride’ barge gets a refresh
Date: Friday 03 May 2024
Exol Lubricants has unveiled its refreshed ‘Exol Pride’ barge, as part of the brand’s commitment to the transport of Exol products by inland waterways for the most environmentally friendly fleet. The …
Arnold Clark Autoparts launches BTCC giveaway
Date: Thursday 02 May 2024
As the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) gets underway, national motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts, has launched its big BTCC giveaway in conjunction with NAPA, to offer customers the chance t…
Arnold Clark Autoparts gets behind technicians at Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024
Date: Thursday 02 May 2024
Arnold Clark Autoparts has announced it will be sponsoring the ‘Best Community Initiative’ accolade at the second edition of the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards. Recognising the very best in th…
Juratek receives Premier Data Supplier status by TecDoc
Date: Thursday 02 May 2024
Braking brand, Juratek, has been awarded ‘Premier Data Supplier’ status by leading parts catalogue system TecDoc, due to the company’s continued success in meeting TecDoc’s high data requirements. Tec…
HELLA to exhibit at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Thursday 02 May 2024
HELLA is set to showcase its innovative diagnostic solutions at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on June 5th and 6th. Showcasing its state-of-the-art diagnostic…
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event reveals showstopping exhibitor product launches and highlights (1)
Date: Tuesday 30 April 2024
More than 15 new product unveilings from exhibitors have been preannounced, with many more launches to come at the show. Standout features include BM Catalysts' introduction of a dedicated garage camp…
HELLA joins Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Date: Monday 29 April 2024
HELLA has joined the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), becoming the latest automotive business to become a member of the 800-strong organisation. The SMMT is one of the largest trade …
REPXPERT double clutch training heads to Devon
Date: Monday 29 April 2024
Schaeffler has announced its upcoming REPXPERT 2CT training course is scheduled to take place on 16 – 17 July, at the South Devon College Skills Academy in Newton Abbot, Devon. The two-day course comb…
EMOTIV Hosted Industry Dinner for Networking in the Automotive E-commerce Sector
Date: Monday 29 April 2024
EMOTIV Corp, a leading provider of Business solutions in the automotive e-commerce sector, hosted an exclusive industry dinner on April 25th, 2024, at the renowned Motorist restaurant and venue in Lee…
A1 Motor Stores Joins International Trading Group Global One Automotive
Date: Friday 26 April 2024
A1 Motor Stores, a leading automotive aftermarket buying and distribution group, is proud to announce its partnership with Global One Automotive, an exclusive automotive alliance of trading groups. Ef…
Comma is now a preferred supplier to Bosch Car Service workshops
Date: Friday 26 April 2024
Comma, the world-class brand of automotive oils and lubricants that are ‘made for mechanics’, has announced with Bosch that they are now one of its preferred suppliers to Bosch Car Service workshops. …
£1.3 million to back cutting-edge transport projects
Date: Thursday 25 April 2024
new government competition to encourage innovative UKtransport projects a total of £1.3 million on offer to winning entries, boosting the economy and UK companies new category for solutions to trans…
Ring turns 50!
Date: Thursday 25 April 2024
In 1974, Danny Rivlin had an idea to create a new company with a sole focus on distributing bulbs to the automotive aftermarket. While there have been many developments in the 50 years since Ring has …
Maverick Diagnostics to showcase exclusive discounts at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Thursday 25 April 2024
Among the enticements is a ‘12 months for the price of 10’ deal on Maverick Diagnostics’ Dealer Tool Support program. The leading provider of diagnostic solutions, specialising in supplying independen…
TechMan encourages garages and workshops to embrace technology to remain competitive
Date: Wednesday 24 April 2024
TechMan is urging garages and workshops to embrace new software and digital platforms to stay ahead of the game in the world of advancing technology and ensure the most efficient daily operations. As …
TerraClean renews sponsorship of four-times BTCC winner, Colin Turkington, for his 20th season
Date: Wednesday 24 April 2024
TerraClean, a leading vehicle decarbonisation technology brand exclusively available from Randstad, has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with four-times British Touring Car Champ…
LKQ Corporation Announces Results for First Quarter 2024
Date: Wednesday 24 April 2024
Revenue of $3.7 billion (an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2023) Diluted EPS2 of $0.59; adjusted diluted EPS1,2 of $0.82 Operating cash flow of $253 million; free cash flow1 of $187 mill…
vGroup International sets the standard for carbon neutrality in the automotive industry
Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024
As a market-leader in the UK's automotive sector for over three decades, vGroup International proudly announces its achievement of being carbon neutral, marking a significant milestone in the industry…
TRW reinforces commitment to commercial vehicle safety
Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024
According to government advice, regular brake testing is essential for HGVs and trailers, with at least four tests per year recommended, including during MOT inspections. Given the weight and nature o…
Vampire jet car at Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference
Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024
The infamous Vampire jet car is set to be on display at Schaeffler’s brand new national REPXPERT Conference, which is taking place on Wednesday 22 May at the Manufacturing Training Centre (MTC) Covent…
Keeping up with the car emissions standards
Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024
Doug Bentley, Head of Research and Development at Klarius Products, discusses the latest advancements in emissions control technology, compliance with legislative standards and what this means for the…
Spartan takes the victory in the Welsh round of the DENSO customer karting challenge
Date: Friday 19 April 2024
Held at Cardiff Teamsport, Bridgend in Cardiff on 19th March, the Welsh event, which attracted 16 competitors from several factors and customers, was typically hard fought with no quarter asked or giv…
Finalists unveiled for Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024
Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
The finalists have been announced for the Automechanika Birmingham 2024 Garage Awards, hosted by IAAF and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place in…
Housing Market Update from Prosperity Mortgages
Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
Prosperity Mortgages has released a housing market update. To view the update click here
SMP Europe appoints new area sales manager
Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
Engine management specialist, SMP Europe, has announced the appointment of Neil Harvey as Area Sales Manager, as the company looks to bolster its sales team and continue to deliver exceptional custome…
Comma wants to put mechanics in the driving seat at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
Comma, the world-class brand of automotive oils and lubricants, will be at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event (Stand F50), at NEC Birmingham on 5-6 June, to demonstrate how everything it does is ‘made…
FORVIA HELLA starts fiscal year 2024 with slight sales growth
Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA ("FORVIA HELLA") has made a solid start to the new fiscal year 2024, as expected by the Company. According to the data published today, Group sales in the first quarter 2024 …
Juratek reveals latest range expansion
Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
Braking brand, Juratek, has launched 16 new to range part numbers into its leading product portfolio to further expand its offering to cover the ever-growing car parc. This latest range expansion from…
Launch Tech UK launches latest diagnostic device
Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
Launch Tech UK has launched its latest diagnostic tool, the NEW X-431 Euro Link with SmartLink remote diagnostics, offering both local diagnostics and the possibility of remote diagnosis using origina…
HELLA Academy officially opens with IMI approval presentation
Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
HELLA’s brand new training facility HELLA Academy was officially opened on Wednesday 17 April) in a ceremony that also saw the facility formally receive Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) approval.…
Imexpart to exhibit latest ranges at RTX 2024
Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
Imexpart (IMEX) is set to exhibit at the upcoming Road Transport Expo (RTX) from 4 to 6 June at the National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC) in Stoneleigh, with the truck, engine, car and LC…
Banner & Glossop Caravans Form Leisure Battery Partnership
Date: Wednesday 17 April 2024
Looking to offer customers the best lead-acid leisure batteries available here in the UK, Derbyshire-based Glossop Caravans has struck up an accord with leading European manufacturer of original equip…