IAAF Member News
HELLA and Faurecia agree to combine their businesses: partnership opens additional growth potential
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
The lighting and electronics specialist HELLA and French automotive supplier Faurecia have signed an agreement on the combination of the two companies. As part of the transaction, Faurecia will acquir…
HELLA largely recovers pandemic-related losses in fiscal year 2020/2021 and significantly improves sales and earnings
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA recently presented its annual report for the fiscal year 2020/2021 (1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021), and at the same time confirmed the preliminary figures already published. The…
Pace and places for Halfords Racing with Cataclean at Knockhill
Date: Wednesday 18 August 2021
Halfords Racing with Cataclean at Knockhill drivers Gordon Shedden and Dan Rowbottom showed pace and determination at Knockhill, Fife, in the British Touring Car Championship at the weekend. Heading t…
K & S McKenzie Summer Newsletter – Out Now!
Date: Wednesday 18 August 2021
The K & S McKenzie newsletter took a break over the past year, but we are pleased to be back with this Summer 2021 issue! Our newsletter is a place for us to share all our news, supplier stories, …
Update on Jonathan Alexander
Date: Friday 13 August 2021
IAAF eBulletin reported last week that FAI managing director Jonathan Alexander had been involved in a horrific motorbike accident on his way home. He has undergone three major operations and has had …
Hella Ltd forms working agreement with Pro-Align to provide the ultimate ADAS calibration and wheel alignment solution
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
Hella Ltd, the vehicle diagnostics expert and pioneer of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration for the independent aftermarket, has, through its Hella Gutmann Solutions brand partnered …
Banner treat to Wheels Motor Factors comes twelve months on
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
Banner never likes to miss out on the opportunity to celebrate, particularly when it comes to customer milestones, and this certainly was the case with Stevenage-based Wheels Motor Factors recently. W…
GS Yuasa wins 2021 MEXT Minister’s Science and Technology Award for space station project
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
The 2021 MEXT Minister’s Science and Technology award’s Development Category has been presented to GS Yuasa. The honour is for the innovation of lithium-ion batteries in space technologies. The presti…
Glen Callum Associates maximises the power of video interviewing
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
Over the past year, video has been integral to ensuring automotive aftermarket employers and candidates can continue to interview safely and efficiently, and as restrictions begin to ease and more peo…
Freddie fights his way to third place in race for World Speedway title
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
Sweden’s Freddie Lindgren was the pick of the NGK-sponsored riders at the latest rounds of the 2021 FIM World Speedway Championship. He made the final of both rounds of the Orlen Lublin FIM Speedway G…
IAAF welcomes Diesel Technic UK & Ireland to its membership
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added another new member to its ever-growing membership list, welcoming one of the largest automotive parts and accessories supplier, Diese…
Autoinform Live: OESAA and GROUPAUTO announce AutoCare initiative to encourage technicians to sign-up
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is delighted to reveal a partnership with GROUPAUTO for the upcoming Autoinform Live event. The group has pledged its support to the tr…
WAI hosts successful Euro 2020 competition for its customers and staff
Date: Tuesday 10 August 2021
To celebrate Euro 2020, WAIglobal UK launched an exciting competition which involved encouraging customers to sign up and predict scores of the football matches for the chance to win top-quality prize…
FAI MD Jonathan Alexander thanks aftermarket for its support following accident
Date: Friday 06 August 2021
FAI Automotive managing director Jonathan Alexander has thanked the automotive aftermarket for its incredible show of support following his horrific motorcycle accident suffered on 22 July 2021. Just …
NGK trio in the hunt for World Speedway title
Date: Friday 06 August 2021
A trio of NGK-sponsored Speedway stars remain in contention for the 2021 FIM World Championship despite failing to make the podium in the latest Grand Prix rounds. Russian Emil Sayfutdinov is in fourt…
Workshops must plan for activity peak in second half of 2021 to capitalise on every opportunity
Date: Thursday 05 August 2021
Last week GiPA UK released the Q2 results of their quarterly Aftermarket Pulse report. The market recovery situation by the end of June 2021 was 2.9% higher than GiPA’s expectations. While in comparis…
Alliance Automotive Group Acquires J&S Automotive Distributors
Date: Thursday 05 August 2021
Alliance Automotive Group UK (AAG), a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC) and one of the UK’s leading aftermarket distributors, has acquired J&S Automotive Distributors (J&S). The acquir…
Research project "INITIATIVE": HELLA develops concepts for light-based communication for automated driving
Date: Thursday 05 August 2021
Together with further partners, HELLA, the lighting and electronics expert has started a new research project. The main focus is on the question of how communication between autonomous vehicles and ot…
FST employees are switching to bikes
Date: Thursday 05 August 2021
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has launched the "Move on Pinerolo" initiative to promote green mobility and physical activity at its Italian site: Two Wheels Instead of Four. Numerous employees at F…
ZF Aftermarket Live: Three-day digital event at Automechanika Frankfurt with the latest highlights for aftermarket & fleet customers
Date: Thursday 05 August 2021
For the first time the world's leading trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, Automechanika Frankfurt will take the form of a hybrid event; ‘Automechanika Digital Plus’ on September 14-16 at Frank…
MIMS Automechanika Moscow: TecAlliance shows how to boost sales and cut costs with best-in-class data and solutions
Date: Thursday 05 August 2021
TecAlliance, the leading data management specialist in the independent automotive parts market, will be exhibiting at MIMS Automechanika Moscow from 23 to 26 August 2021. Showcasing from Pavilion 2.2,…
IAAF adds FinCred Commercial Finance to its impressive membership roster
Date: Thursday 05 August 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed a new member to its expanding membership list with the addition of invoice finance and asset finance solutions provider, FinCred C…
Natural Disaster: Torrential rains near Remagen leave behind a picture of desolation
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
The devastating torrential rains of the last few weeks have also hit many employees of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the region around Remagen quite hard. Many of FST's employees from othe…
Celebrate a summer of sport with free Yuasa snack packs
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
After the overwhelming success of the recent snack pack promotions, Yuasa are marking the return of large sporting events with a winning new promotion. Trade customers can now get their hands on a sum…
An MOT wave is about to hit and preparing now is the key, says LKQ Euro Car Parts
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
The last 18 months have turned the traditional MOT demand curve on its head. And while this caused initial uncertainty for the independent aftermarket, there is now significant opportunity on the hori…
Podium finish for Cole Trucksport and Borg & Beck at Thruxton
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
Cole Trucksport had a successful weekend at the latest British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) race meeting, held at Thruxton Circuit on 3rd and 4th July, securing three podium finishes. Simon Cole a…
LKQ Europe with Double-digit EBITDA Margin in the Second Quarter 2021
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) today reported second quarter 2021 results that reflect strength for the Company in a number of key metrics including total revenue, segment margins and free cash flow. In…
New portal simplifies returns process
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
The new warranty and returns process, brought to market by Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT – the joint sales and marketing initiative from Fourth and TecAlliance – is suc…
A1 and TRICO celebrate success of charity promotion with two weeks left to go
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
A1 Motor Stores’ members have welcomed TRICO’s initiative to donate £1 of every set of the wiper manufacturer’s blades sold through their stores, to a charity that hosts driving days for disabled peop…
Banner posts positive financial performance whilst announcing Agenda 2030 strategy
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
Leading European battery and battery accessories manufacturer, Banner, has posted positive financial performance figures despite the challenges experienced during its 2020/21 FY (1 April 2020 to 31 Ma…
TMD Friction´s training courses receive quality approval - Braking supplier to offer high quality, independently certified and approved courses
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
TMD Friction has successfully achieved the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Accreditation, offering businesses and industry personnel globally recognised approved training for the Independent Aft…
NGK Speedway stars roar into action
Date: Wednesday 21 July 2021
There was a strong start to the 2021 FIM World Speedway Championship by NGK-sponsored riders at the season’s first two Grand Prix in the Czech Republic. Three riders made the final of the first SGP in…
Chrissy in positive mood for Brands Hatch
Date: Wednesday 21 July 2021
NGK-sponsored motorcycle ace Chrissy Rouse heads to Brands Hatch this weekend (July 23-25) for the Pirelli National Superstock championship looking to build on his third place in the standings. After …
GaraShield backs ‘Females in Focus’ event
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
GaraShield has pledged its support to females in the automotive industry by sponsoring the upcoming 'Females in Focus' ladies networking lunch, hosted by the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) at…
Partbusters donates £1,500 to Great Ormond Street Hospital
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
UK automotive parts distributor, Partbusters, has made a generous donation to the Great Ormond Street Hospital, raising approximately £1,500 for the charity. The figure included £600 from takings from…
Eurocams is the latest member to join IAAF
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed the latest addition to its growing membership network, supplier of automotive components, Eurocams Ltd. Established in 1999, Euroc…
NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford unveils hybrid rally car
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
The NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team has unveiled a prototype of the new Puma Rally1 rally car that will help usher in an exciting new era of electrified competition in the FIA World Rally …
NGK Speedway stars ready for start of 2021 World Championship
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
Triple World Speedway Champion Tai Woffinden is among five NGK-sponsored riders looking forward to next weekend’s start to this year’s championship. The Briton aims to go one better than last year whe…
VARTA: ‘Joining OESAA was a no-brainer!’
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
With a history going back more than a century, with its batteries factory-fitted by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and trusted by millions of drivers globally, VARTA is the ideal member for t…
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies maintains prime service parts supplier status for Honda
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
As one of 22 selected service parts suppliers for American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Freudenberg Filtration Technologies was presented the Honda Service Parts Supplier Award 2021 during this year’s virtu…
Schaeffler and Brembo launch "dynamic collaboration"
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
Schaeffler and Brembo will present the first-ever ‘dynamic collaboration’ between two original equipment manufacturers at Autoinform Live 2021. In a 40-second clip, Schaeffler REPXPERT, Mike Tomkins, …
Japanese Ambassador visits GS Yuasa plant to see multi-million pound investment plans
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
Japanese Ambassador to the UK, Hayashi Hajime, visited global battery manufacturer GS Yuasa’s factory in Ebbw Vale on Friday 9 July as part of an official two-day visit to Wales to celebrate the stron…
HELLA is once again recognised by General Motors as Supplier of the Year
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
HELLA, the lighting and electronics expert, has once again been named Supplier of the Year by the North American car manufacturer General Motors (GM), making it an award winner for three years in a ro…
Sponsor Link: Corteco
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
Corteco is one of the leading international suppliers for the Independent Automotive Aftermarket. As a subsidiary of the globally active Freudenberg Group, we deliver over 26,000 items in OEM quality.…
Disappointment for Charlie at Zandvoort
Date: Wednesday 14 July 2021
Technical problems ruined NGK-sponsored Charlie Martin’s chances in the third round of the ADAC GT4 Germany championship at Zandvoort at the weekend. Charlie was looking forward to her debut at the le…
Walker Products Inc. celebrate 75 years
Date: Thursday 08 July 2021
Walker Products Inc is a global supplier and can be found in every corner of the world. Established in 1946 the company is one of the largest privately owned manufacturers and this year celebrates its…
Arnold Clark Autoparts rewards supplier for support
Date: Thursday 08 July 2021
Arnold Clark Autoparts recently rewarded one lucky supplier following a competition to win a new bike. Suppliers that supported the “double A Points promotion”, the garage rewards programme from Arnol…
James goes from podium to pain…
Date: Thursday 08 July 2021
There were highs and lows for NGK-sponsored motorcycle star James Alderson at Donington Park last weekend. For after winning the first heat of the BSB Pirelli Junior Superstock championship he suffere…
The Parts Alliance delivers ground-breaking virtual all-staff conference
Date: Thursday 08 July 2021
The Parts Alliance captivated and engaged staff across its nationwide network of more than 170 branches and support centres with its first Virtual Conference in June. The conference, run on events pla…
Nutexa launch new e-commerce website
Date: Thursday 08 July 2021
Nutexa are pleased to announce the launch of their new e-commerce website, www.nutexafrictions.co.uk, where visitors can also access product leaflets and catalogues. Please note Nutexa have a new rang…
