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NEW alternator A0667S in AS-PL offer
Date: Thursday 02 September 2021
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A0667S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and st…
FERODO® introduces first automotive brake pads to bridge gap between braking performance and comfort
Date: Thursday 02 September 2021
Revolutionary FERODO Fuse+ Technology Pads Offer Top-Tier Stopping Power, Longer Pad and Disc Life, Reduced Dusting and Certified OE Matching Quality FERODO®, a preferred original equipment (OE) brake…
NGK stars in the mix for World Speedway title
Date: Thursday 02 September 2021
NGK-sponsored stars Freddie Lindgren and Emil Sayfutdinov have consolidated their places near the top of the race for the 2021 World Speedway Championship. They lie in third and fourth places respecti…
DENSO to showcase new offerings digitally at Automechanika 2021
Date: Friday 27 August 2021
An exclusive live web session will headline DENSO’s attendance at Automechanika Frankfurt 2021, Europe’s leading trade fair for the automotive service industry, on 14th-16th September. With the event …
IAAF to campaign against extending MOT frequency in Northern Ireland
Date: Friday 27 August 2021
IAAF is set to take an active part in the consultation by the Northern Ireland Executive on the Call for Evidence on the potential introduction of biennial MOT testing (every two years) for private ca…
IAAF Activity Report - w/e 27 August 2021
Date: Friday 27 August 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the previous week. MOTs in Northern IrelandIn addition to meetings w…
Virtual Conference details to be published next week
Date: Friday 27 August 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) will publish early details of its virtual conference 2021 to members on 1 September. The Federation’s annual conference, which will take place …
Robinson returns to racing with Anger Management 2.0
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
NGK-sponsored seven-times UK pro mod champion Andy Robinson is set to return to the drag racing scene next month with a completely new look for his ’69 Camaro race car three years after it was written…
Virtual and individual trade fair experience: MEYLE continues its digital success story with MEYLE Exhibition 2021
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
"Digital first" is the motto of the Hamburg-based spare parts manufacturer MEYLE. Especially in pandemic times, virtual encounters with customers and partners play a major role: even if the leading tr…
Traction gas springs – a new highly requested product group
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Lesjöfors' product range is growing continuously. We can now also offer traction gas springs that provide immediate power and high safety in applications that require a controlled closing. The product…
Greener, longer goods vehicles could be rolled out from next year
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Greener, longer goods vehicles could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as early as next year, the government has announced. This comes as the Department for Transport publishes its respons…
HELLA is going to the Caravan Salon 2021 equipped with many product innovations
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
In the first half of this year, the caravanning industry experienced a huge boom, with almost 63,000 new motorhomes and caravans registered in Germany alone. “The Caravan Salon, which will take place …
NGK to relocate Japanese head office
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
NGK Spark Plugs, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, has announced it is relocating its global head office functions in Japan. The move will take place in April 2022, with the new head…
Fleets urged to get involved in UK platooning trial
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
TRL – the Transport Research Laboratory – wants to hear from freight operators that could help contribute to the UK platooning trial. The Department for Transport (DfT) and Highways England commission…
MAHLE appoints Jessica Wacogne
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Jessica Wacogne has joined MAHLE Aftermarket, taking the role as Head of Customer Service. Skilled in purchasing, management, pricing, sales, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction Wacogne b…
Hella Gutmann Solutions invites workshops to save £1,650 on a mega macs 56
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Embracing the joy of the summer, Hella Gutmann Solutions has announced a special promotional offer of £1,650 off its superb mega macs 56 diagnostic tool, plus a free measurement model with multi-meter…
ZF Aftermarket launches mental health initiative to protect employee wellbeing
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
ZF Aftermarket is making employee wellbeing a priority with its latest mental health initiative. The company has opened a new medical room at its site in Wrexham, offering its employees a place to go …
New references added to First Line Ltd’s popular product ranges
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd, has introduced 40 new-to-range products across its Steering and Suspension, Cooling, Cables, and Braking categories. The latest additions are part of t…
NGK launches two new product catalogues
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK has brought out two new product catalogues packed with all the information needed for installers to select the right part for millions of vehicles on the road. The S…
Businesses given more time to apply new product safety marking
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Government confirms businesses will have an extra year to start using the new product safety marking – the UKCA marking. Businesses will have an additional year to apply new product safety markings fo…
Celebration of the life of Steve Fisher
Date: Monday 23 August 2021
Apec Braking have confirmed that there will be a Celebration of the Life of Steve Fisher on Thursday 7th October 2021 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol from 12 noon to 4.00 p.m. If you would like to att…
ILC The Climb postponed and challengers to tackle epic National 3 Peaks
Date: Friday 20 August 2021
Automotive industry charity, Ben, has announced that its Industry Leader Challenge (ILC) fundraiser, The Climb, has been postponed as Tanzania remains on the travel red list. It’s hoped that the even…
Return of The CV Show welcomes TMD Friction
Date: Friday 20 August 2021
TMD Friction, via its brands Textar, Mintex and Don, has announced that it will be exhibiting at The CV Show 2021, showcasing its vast range of commercial vehicle (CV) and light commercial (LCV) braki…
ZF Services UK bolsters CV support
Date: Friday 20 August 2021
ZF Services UK has revamped its Nottingham Centre of Competence offering to better support the commercial vehicle (CV) aftermarket after taking a careful look at how the market has changed as a result…
IAAF Activity Report w/e 20 August 2021
Date: Friday 20 August 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week. Super-fast IAAFIAAF investment continues with new super-fa…
The safest and fastest virus and bacteria killer now available in Aftermarket
Date: Friday 20 August 2021
Advanced Hygienics are very excited to be able to offer HOCl (Hypochlorous Acid) as an extremely effective killer of viruses and bacteria, yet safe on the skin. As a service member of the IAAF, we are…
Exol renews sponsorship with Worcester Warriors for 21/22
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
Exol Lubricants has renewed its sponsorship of Worcester Warriors and Worcester Warriors Women rugby teams for the 21/22 season. Based in Wednesbury, Exol will once again have its logo on the back of …
Ring reveals new easy-access bulb stand
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
Ring Automotive is preparing for the MOT rush with a handy new bulb stand, providing technicians with easy access to its 12V bulb range. Recognising that lighting and signalling is one of the most com…
WAI introduces latest new-to-range parts
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
WAIglobal UK has added two new alternators and two new starter motors to its range of rotating electrics to meet demand of the growing European car parc. WAI’s latest alternator references, part numbe…
Textar adds 76 new parts to expanding braking range
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
TMD Friction, through its Textar brand, has extended its ever-growing braking portfolio with 76 additions for the European market. The new parts include 67 ABS sensors for popular makes and models, in…
Gus finishes strongly in Belgium
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
The first appearance of Belgium’s Ypres Rally on the World Rally Championship calendar saw the NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team stars Gus Greensmith and co-driver Chris Patterson reach the …
NGK urges garages to be prepared for September surge
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
There’s predicted to be a surge in demand for vehicle safety tests in September after it was revealed that millions of car owners used the Government’s COVID-19 MoT exemption at the beginning of the p…
Freddie makes the podium in homeland Speedway Grand Prix
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
Freddie Lindgren narrowly failed to win the Speedway Grand Prix in his Sweden homeland when he was once again the pick of the NGK-sponsored riders. He finished in third place behind winner World champ…
Denton and Pells premiere event
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
The Future of Automotive Technology and Training, an event brought to you by Denton & Pells, will be premiered for further education organisations and followed with an open day for aftermarket pro…
HELLA showcases team inclusion with warehouse refurb
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
Under the guidance of the Warehouse and Operations Managers, Chris Padbury and Keeley Huss, HELLA UK has completed a radical overhaul and upgrade of its warehouse facility to ensure it provides flexib…
“Recruitment is undergoing its biggest transition in decades,” says Glen Callum Associates
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
Recruitment in the automotive aftermarket is undergoing its most significant change in a generation, says Glen Callum Associates (GCA) following on from the consequences of the pandemic. With lockdown…
NGK announces Ireland sales roles
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK has announced that two staff members have taken on the responsibility for sales in Ireland following the recent retirement of Area Manager Stewart Neill. Tim Ward, D…
Changes to self-isolation rules and increasing vaccine take-up
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
From Monday 16 August, people who have received two doses of a covid vaccine or who are aged under 18 are now no longer legally required to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of a …
Tim to embark on charity cycle ride
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
Rugby League supporter Tim Ward, of NGK, is taking part in a charity cycle ride to raise funds for those involved in the sport. The Leeds Rhinos fan is to undertake a 200-mile route on September 24-26…
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies supplies seals for hydrogen production via electrolysis
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
The global production capacity for green hydrogen could increase to more than 250 gigawatts by 2030, according to a study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The technologies needed …
GiPA UK forecasts electrified vehicles will represent 20% of the passenger car parc by 2025
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
The growth in volume of hybrids and electric car sales has been accelerating in 2020, and the UK government roadmap published last month lays out the target for the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) ba…
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…
UK government launches plan for a world-leading hydrogen economy
Date: Thursday 19 August 2021
Tens of thousands of jobs, billions of pounds in investment and new export opportunities will be unlocked through government plans to create a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK over the ne…
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 …
IAAF Activity Report w/e 13 August 2021
Date: Friday 13 August 2021
BEIS responds to IAAFIn response to IAAF’s call for the critical workers reasonable excuse scheme to include the motor trade, the department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has sai…
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…
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