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The UKCA mark: the new domestic regime
Date: Thursday 17 June 2021
BEIS, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, will be hosting a webinar on Thursday 24th June at 2 pm to focus on New Approach goods, which were previously covered by the CE marki…
BM Catalysts takes action on air quality
Date: Thursday 17 June 2021
BM Catalysts has become an affiliated member of the Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality (WCRAQ), set-up to improve air quality in the UK. The UK manufacturer and exporter of catalytic converte…
IAAF continues to expand membership with addition of Advanced Hygienics
Date: Friday 11 June 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added online retailer, Advanced Hygienics, to its list of members. The UK-based company distributes professional and eco-friendly hygiene a…
febi Car new to range products
Date: Friday 11 June 2021
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Automechanika Birmingham announces new date
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Automechanika Birmingham has announced that it will be postponing its established UK event to June 2023, maintaining its alternation with Automechanika Frankfurt, which recently moved in its full form…
AAG acquisitions
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Alliance Automotive Group UK has recently completed the acquisition of Nyanza Autoparts based in Coventry. Described as ‘one of Coventry’s oldest car parts and accessory suppliers’, Nyanza was formed …
Fyfes expands Ballyclare branch
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Fyfes, has moved its Ballyclare branch to bigger and better premises to provide customers with a wider range of car parts and engineering supplies. The new Fyfes building will offer improved levels of…
Partbusters to become TMD Friction distributor
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Rapidly growing automotive parts and crash repair products supplier, Partbusters, has become a distributor for TMD Friction UK, supplying braking brands Textar, Mintex and DON to customers nationwide.…
Alpine F1 Team and BorgWarner look to future with new partnership
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Alpine F1 Team is pleased to announce a new partnership with BorgWarner that builds on the long-standing collaboration between BorgWarner and Renault Group. BorgWarner, who recently acquired Delphi Te…
M-Sport Ford drivers fight hard in Sardinia
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
The NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team brought its cars home safely at the Rally Italia-Sardegna in some of the most brutal conditions on the World Rally Championship calendar. Gus Greensmith…
First Line supports Cole Trucksport in 2021
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
First Line is back on the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) circuit for 2021 as it continues its partnership with Cole Trucksport for the latest British Truck Racing Association (BTRA) season. …
Industry urged to capitalise on LCV market growth
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
As we move to a world fuelled by increasing expectations for quicker delivery turnaround times, the growth of the UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) sector has been significant and continues to rise …
Ben focus on Men's Health Week
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Men’s Health Week takes place next week, and this year Ben is focussing on prostate cancer. With 1 in 8 men diagnosed with prostate cancer, they are sharing some information on what prostate cancer is…
DVSA to resume accepting applications to set up ATFs
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
The DVSA has announced that it has now resumed accepting applications to set up new authorised testing facilities (ATFs) to test HGVs, trailers and buses and has once again made available the eligibil…
WAI further expands rotating product portfolio
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
WAI UK has added to its range of rotating electrics, introducing four new starter motors and 10 new alternators to cover the ever-growing car parc. WAI’s new alternators fit popular vehicle makes incl…
LKQ Euro Car Parts outlines five key focus areas for garages this summer
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
As part of its ongoing commitment to the independent aftermarket, LKQ Euro Car Parts has outlined the five key areas of vehicle health that garages should be focusing on this summer, from capitalising…
Follow the data – New portal for Warranty and Returns improves industry data
Date: Friday 04 June 2021
The TecAlliance Warranty and Returns service, brought to market by Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT, is effectively improving market data in the automotive aftermarket, th…
Toyota launches 10-year warranty programme to boost customer loyalty
Date: Friday 04 June 2021
Toyota has launched a new vehicle warranty programme that promises to provide new and used vehicle customers with free cover for up to 10 years. Its new ‘Relax’ warranty gives Toyota and Lexus owners …
IAAF campaigns for fair access to in-vehicle data
Date: Friday 04 June 2021
IAAF has added its voice to a large coalition representing the automotive aftermarket in Europe, including FIGIEFA, which is calling on the European Union to take on board a proposal for a Secure On-b…
Calling all small businesses to lead the charge to net zero
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
On Friday 28th May, the UK government launched the Together for our Planet ‘Business Climate Leaders’ campaign, a new drive to encourage small and micro businesses to commit to cutting their emissions…
HELLA launches digital car key with ultra-wideband technology
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier, is consolidating its market leading position in the field of sophisticated solutions for vehicle access with the HELLA Smart Car Access, whic…
Dayco and Physis partner to develop world-class hybrid electric vehicle modules
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems manufacturer for the automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial market segments has entered a strategic partnership with Ningbo Physis Technology Co., Lt…
GS Yuasa wins its first Toyota Technology & Development Award with hybrid vehicle battery
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
The Toyota Motor Corporation’s prestigious ‘Technology & Development Award’ has been presented to GS Yuasa and its subsidiary Blue Energy in recognition of the development of a new advanced Lithiu…
Exol invests in expanded Rotherham site
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
Exol has begun work on the redevelopment of its Rotherham site, with the aim to complete the project in July 2021. This new development is part of Exol’s continued reinvestment strategy. The project a…
Hyundai Motorsport names LIQUI MOLY as Customer Racing Official Supplier
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
Hyundai Motorsport has named LIQUI MOLY as an Official Supplier for the Customer Racing department’s race and rally projects. The German oil and additive specialist delivers more than 80 products to t…
New exhausts for the Nissan Pulsar star in latest Klarius parts release
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
New exhaust systems to fit the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 from 2014 onwards are now available from Klarius Products. The iconic BMW 3 Series also has new replacement CATs in range, with items to fit the 318 an…
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT team steps in to help In ‘n’ Out Autocentres move up a gear
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
Further demonstrating its commitment to training, the Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team were back out on the road at the end of May, supporting staff from the In ‘n’ Out Autocentres network. During t…
NGK-sponsored Wolves make a winning start
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
NGK-sponsored Wolverhampton Wolves got off to a flying start in the British Premier Speedway League with an impressive 58-32 victory at King’s Lynn. American ace Broc Nicol made a dream debut for the …
Schaeffler makes a welcome return to face-to-face training
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
As the Government continues to lift COVID restrictions, the Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team has announced it is resuming face-to-face training, with the first session of what it hopes will be a ret…
CAT Conversations webinar: Getting back to growth
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
The next CAT Conversations webinar takes place as part of the CAT Awards on June 10 at 11am. The theme is ‘Getting back to growth’ and the panel will be talking about the challenges of the last eighte…
“Data key to e-commerce success”
Date: Friday 28 May 2021
The latest IAAF industry briefing has taken place with an excellent insight from E-Motive and eBay into how to maximise opportunities on the platform. With more than 40 delegates in virtual attendance…
HSE COVID-19 spot checks and inspections update
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
The Variant of Concern first identified in India has been found in small clusters around the UK. In response, the government is working with relevant local councils on surge testing, and to support th…
Updated furlough agreement template from Lawgistics
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
The requirement from HMRC is that the employer should have had a PAYE payroll scheme in place on or before 2 March 2021 in order to be able to claim from May 2021 onwards. Following on from Lawgistics…
Long COVID can render employees from being unable to work for months
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Lawgistics have recently issued guidance information for employers where they are advised to deal with Long COVID issues in the same way as any other medical condition. Concerns have been raised regar…
TMD Friction CV wins Best Supplier 2020
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
TMD Friction has been awarded Best Supplier 2020 for Commercial Vehicles by TEMOT International, one of the Independent Aftermarket’s (IAMs) largest international buying groups, during its TEMOT Globa…
Hannah Lyon-Wall to Chair UNIBA Trade Credit Group
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
FinCred IS Director, Hannah Lyon-Wall has been appointed as Chairperson for UNIBA Partners’ Trade Credit & Political Risk Center of Excellence. UNIBA Partners is an international partnership of ov…
Welcome boost for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
The energy regulator Ofgem has announced £300m of investment to ensure the UK has the energy infrastructure necessary to support the move to low carbon transport and heating while maintaining secure s…
Delphi Technologies: ‘Joining OESAA is a natural fit’
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Delphi Technologies is the latest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to join the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA), citing the ‘exact same philosophy’ and describing the …
DENSO’s popular webinars are now available on demand
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Launched as the country went into its first national lockdown last year, DENSO has continued to develop its online education programme as the industry has responded to changing habits and the practica…
LKQ Europe invests in new Innovation and Service Centre to boost its Digital and Innovation Strategy
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
LKQ Europe is opening a new Innovation and Service Centre in Katowice, Poland, to act as a catalyst for its innovation and digitalisation strategy. The centre will enhance LKQ Europe’s ability to offe…
Autotech Group proud sponsor of British Superbike’s Storm Stacey
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Autotech Group has been named as a sponsor of British Superbike’s youngest rider, Storm Stacey, ahead of the season which starts in June. Last year, the 18-year-old clinched the title of youngest ride…
Rising motocross star 11-year old Olivia Reynolds gets Yuasa’s backing
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, have announced that they will sponsor 11-year old motocross star of the future, Olivia Reynolds. The Northampton bred maestro will be competing in nume…
OESAA member Brembo inspires workshop confidence and practice improvements following visit
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
The owner of Avia Autos has hailed Original Equipment Supplier Aftermarket Association (OESAA) member, Brembo, for its professionalism and influence during a visit to her workshop. Hayley Pells and he…
Vote for IAAF in Industry Partner Awards
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
The IAAF has been nominated for the Industry Partner Award at the CAT awards 2021. The Federation has been extremely active during the pandemic, supporting members and the wider trade with daily commu…
Survey reveals effects of MOT extension
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Seventy-four percent of garages saw their business decrease in April 2021, an independent survey carried out from Impression Communications can reveal. The survey, which was sent to Impression’s datab…
Exol sponsors cycle team’s ride for charity
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Exol Lubricants has pledged it support to the WSCC cycling team, who, after a very challenging year, has decided to take on the Sea to Sea challenge (C2C), cycling from Whitehaven to Tynemouth for thr…
TechTool puts technical information into technician’s pocket
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Vehicle technicians can now access technical information on MAHLE’s thermal management range for both passenger car and trucks at the click of a button thanks to the launch of a new online technical h…
WAI kickstarts Euro 2020 with exciting competition
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
With Euro 2020 fast approaching, WAI UK has got the ball rolling with an exciting new competition and is now encouraging customers to sign up and play for the chance to win a whole host of top-quality…
IAAF to continue popular virtual conference format in 2021
Date: Friday 21 May 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is continuing with its popular virtual conference format for 2021, as the industry and country continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.…
SMP Europe goes pink
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
SMP Europe is going pink in support of those impacted by Breast Cancer, launching a campaign to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer charities, that provide life changing care and world class r…
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