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UK AFCAR seeks evidence of legislation infringements from garages
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
IAAF, through its work with UK AFCAR, is seeking evidence from independent garages on infringements around Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER) and the repair and maintenance (RMI) requir…
IAAF networking event flourishes as UK Garage & Bodyshop Event shines
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The automotive aftermarket came out in force this week, as more than 100 IAAF members attended the exclusive networking event at the Genting Hotel, Resorts World, NEC Birmingham on Wednesday 8 June. F…
DENSO Aftermarket teams up with Veterans in Action
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
As an example of the company’s outward looking nature, DENSO Aftermarket has begun to support the charity Veterans in Action, which is dedicated to the needs of former members of the armed forces and …
Alex to take on charity challenge
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
NGK employee Alex Stancombe is set to climb some of the highest summits in England to raise cash for charity. The 52-year-old is taking part in the Stephanie Simpson 2022 Lake District Challenge which…
Public consultation launched - Vehicle type approval – establishing a GB road vehicle approval scheme
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a public consultation on vehicle type approval – establishing a GB road vehicle approval scheme. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/vehicle-typ…
GS Yuasa ‘Powering What Matters’ advertising campaign launches across Europe
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
Centred around a charming video advert, the coordinated European advertising campaign explores the world of GS Yuasa through the eyes of 6-year-old Isabella and her mother as they go about their day n…
First Diesel Technic UK & Ireland Golf Day 2022
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
In May 2022 the first Diesel Technic UK & Ireland Golf Day took place at Stratford-on-Avon Golf Club in Warwickshire. The team of Diesel Technic welcomed distribution partners from Great Britain, …
The ACO cements Motul’s place in Le Mans history with naming of “Virage du Raccordement Motul”
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The most important clock of the year is ticking, and the countdown is on to the 90th running of the world’s greatest endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans (11/12th June). With a grid of the world’s …
Factor One introduce "tech magazine" concept
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
With a wealth of aftermarket motor factoring experience, Factor One Marketing has identified an opportunity for motor factors to maximise on the potential opportunity in the sales of equipment, tools,…
IAAF announces details for next Industry Briefing Session
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
Details for the next Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Industry Briefing Session on Tuesday 5th July have been announced, which will focus on Digitalisation of the Aftermarket. Taki…
IAAF membership network expands with Garage Services Online
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its membership network with Garage Services Online, a leading provider of top performing websites which works exclusively within t…
BM Catalysts adds SCRs to its product portfolio
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
BM Catalysts has expanded its product offering by adding Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) references to its range, as it continues to remain at the forefront of development and technologies to meet …
OSRAM TRUCK FLARE helps to warn drivers of dangerous situations
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
In the event of an accident, being seen on a busy road is of paramount importance, and therefore lighting specialist OSRAM has launched the OSRAM LEDguardian®TRUCK FLARE Signal. The LED warning light …
Schaeffler strengthens bearings business and develops bearings for e-mobility
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
Innovative bearing solutions play a key role in sustainable mobility by making powertrains and chassis systems more energy efficient. In electrified vehicles, every bit of energy saved translates into…
FST takes a closer look at climate and cost
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
If you fly from Berlin to the northwest and briefly look out of the window of the plane, you find yourself looking down on a blue surface, glittering like a lake and embedded in the landscape. But at …
Exol Lubricants’ Optima oil gains Jaguar Land Rover approval
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
Exol Lubricants’ Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 engine oil has been formally approved for use by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) across the majority of the manufacturer’s vehicles. The British vehicle manufacturer has …
NSK and thyssenkrupp evaluate automotive joint venture
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
NSK Ltd and thyssenkrupp AG have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a potential joint venture between NSK Steering and thyssenkrupp Automotive. Both companies will now enter an asse…
OSRAM secures Auto Express awards commendation for Night Breaker 200
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
OSRAM’s Night Breaker 200 has received a commendation in the Headlamp Bulb category in Auto Express’ annual product awards. The OSRAM Night Breaker 200 proved popular with its 150-metre-long beam and …
ZF [pro]Tech offering takes centre stage at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
ZF Aftermarket, under its ZF [pro]Tech initiative, is gearing up to arm garages and bodyshop technicians with the technical skills and know-how required to service and maintain the vehicles of today a…
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 4.69580 Glow plug
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
The glow plug is an electrically heatable heating element and protrudes into the cylinder. Since the fuel injected into the combustion chamber ignites poorly when the diesel engine is started cold, gl…
LKQ Europe is committed to becoming a net-zero emissions company
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
LKQ Europe, Europe’s Automotive Aftermarket leader, has reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a net-zero emissions company by 2050. LKQ Corporation recently revealed its 2021 Sustainability Report out…
Exol-sponsored cycling team to tackle Ride London
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
The Exol-sponsored WSCC cycling squad will aim to complete Ride London Essex this weekend (29th May), a 100-mile mass participation cycle sportive. WSCC will take to the roads of London and Essex over…
Latest ICON tool now available from SERENCO
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
ICON from Swedish diagnostic manufacturer; Autocom® is the latest diagnostic tool for cars, vans, trucks, buses and trailers. It is one of the newest and most advanced VCI’s on the market with integra…
Double hydraulic stops comes to the aftermarket
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
At a time where active suspension is becoming a reality in passenger cars and semi-active solutions are present in more segments than ever before, a collaboration between KYB and Citroën introduced a …
GSF Car Parts opens new Wigan branch
Date: Wednesday 01 June 2022
Growing motor factor GSF Car Parts opened the doors to its new Wigan branch last week. The opening is the latest in a flurry of new GSF branches across the UK, with sites in Yeovil, Avonmouth, the Wir…
Keeping together what belongs together (1)
Date: Wednesday 01 June 2022
Lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions – the road that stretches before the automotive industry is clearly mapped out. Whether the journey to climate-friendly is taken with the combustion or electric…
DVSA notification on MOT testing
Date: Monday 30 May 2022
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is writing to all MOT testers today around any potential changes to the MOT test frequency. It will say that "Prior to introducing legislation, the Gover…
Last chance to register for member networking event on 8 June
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Members wishing to attend the IAAF’s exclusive networking event on 8 June must register by no later than 1 June. If you haven’t yet registered, please email anns@iaaf.co.uk for the link. IAAF is host…
“Save the date” – Industry Briefing Session 5 July
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
The next IAAF Industry Briefing Session will take place on Tuesday 5 July at sales-i Solihull. The theme this time around is “Digitalisation of the Aftermarket” and will reflect the changing nature of…
IAAF Service Provider Hive Insurance to exhibit at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Maggie Norris, from IAAF Service Provider Hive Insurance has advised that they happy to be exhibiting at the forthcoming UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at the NEC on the 8th and 9th June. Maggie will be…
It’s ‘Conversation Week’ and Ben announces new UK roadshow – ‘Ben on the Road’
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
This week is National Conversation Week here in the UK – an opportunity to pause and take some time to connect with our family, friends and colleagues. To mark the occasion, Ben, the automotive indust…
Exol Lubricants and Chemodex join forces with Taylors Transport for British Truck Racing Championship
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Exol Lubricants and one of its distributors Chemodex are sponsoring Taylors Transport Racing in the new season of the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC). Taylors Transport Racing is headed up by…
Max wins in MINI CHALLENGE at Brands Hatch
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Racing driver Max Coates – who is sponsored by ignition and sensor specialist NGK – grabbed his first win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season in a dramatic final race of the weekend at Brands Hatch. I…
School of Thought partners with UK Garage and Bodyshop Event to fight skills gap issues
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will feature education initiative School of Thought, as statistics reveal that the automotive aftermarket industry is facing the imminent retirement of up to 40 percen…
IAAF members at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Many IAAF members will be exhibiting at the forthcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event which is taking place on 8 and 9 June at the NEC Birmingham. Among those who will be present are the following co…
IAAF Activity Report: Events begin in earnest
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
It’s been a busy week for events as Head of Membership Development Mike Smallbone attended the CV Show in Birmingham before exhibiting at MechanExpert in Northern Ireland, while also presenting to FG7…
Cost of living measures unveiled
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a package of measures intended to ease the impact of the rising cost of living. These include: Every household in the UK will be given £400 by the government in O…
The disconnect at the heart of the aftermarket’s skills crisis
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
I recently had the pleasure of being a panellist at Autotech Group’s conference at Red Bull MK-7, Milton Keynes. Thanks to Gavin and the Autotech Group team! On the agenda for discussion was the after…
HELLA receives major order for innovative Coolant Control Hub
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier has received the first large-volume series order for its new Coolant Control Hub (CCH). The CCH developed by HELLA is an innovative subsystem …
IMI appoints new Head of Diversity Task Force
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
Endorsing its continued commitment to embrace Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within the automotive sector, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed Vijayacittā Harvey as Interim …
VARTA ® Joins Linked In
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
VARTA UK are now on Linked In! Follow the new page to stay up-to-date with the latest news and event details from the world’s leading manufacturer of automotive batteries. VARTA has a history going ba…
Dayco promotes its growing EMEA product portfolio at Autopromotec 2022
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, is exhibiting at Autopromotec, Bologna on stand C54 in hall 16, where it will be …
Keeping together what belongs together
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
Lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions – the road that stretches before the automotive industry is clearly mapped out. Whether the journey to climate-friendly is taken with the combustion or electric…
Mintex launches new-to-range brake pads and discs (1)
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction’s Mintex marque has launched six new brake pads and three new brake discs extending its product lines to cover more vehicles. The additions to Mintex’s high…
Textar expands braking product offering with new-to-range parts
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction has expanded its Textar brand’s brake pad and disc product offering with new-to-range parts. Seven new Textar brake pads join the range covering seven vehic…
LKQ Euro Car Parts partners with Laser Tools Racing and Team HARD. for 2022 BTCC
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts, the UK and Ireland’s leading automotive parts distributor, has partnered with Laser Tools Racing and Team HARD. for the latest season of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championsh…
Introducing a new range of Rotating Electrics from Apec
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
Apec sparks excitement with the launch of starter motors and alternators. The announcement sees Apec enhance its range of non-braking components with a selection of rotating electrics, combining their…
WAI expands alternator range with five new references
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier WAIglobal UK has expanded its alternators product range with five new references. WAI is meeting the needs of the constantly growing and aging car parc across the U…
Technical training in the spotlight at UK Garage and Bodyshop as exhibitors top up skills
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event in June will give technicians an opportunity to refresh their skills and technical understanding with the latest industry trends and insights, with 67 live skills work…
Mintex donates brake training aids to inspire next generation of engineering talent
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
Braking friction specialist TMD Friction has donated braking training aids through its renowned Mintex brand to Reddish Hall School in Stockport, a school for pupils aged 5-18 with complex educational…
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