Europe’s truck manufacturers have concluded that by 2040 all new trucks sold need to be fossil free in order to reach net zero by 2050. Meeting this target, however, will only be possible, if the righ…
It was with much sadness that we learned of the recent death of Simon Haynes. Simon founded Midland Vehicle Components in April 2000, having been in the automotive trade for many years and previously …
The DVSA has now updated the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness to include the change in the Construction and Use Regulations for rules relating to tyres aged over 10 years old and manufacturer date …
IAM RoadSmart is part of a project called Drive2thefuture and they are seeking views on developing training programmes, policies and other cost efficient measures to help people to use autonomous vehi…
This has been a very unsettling year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has played havoc with everyone’s lives. That’s why Ben wanted to take a look at how the pandemic has affected people's physical…
Britishvolt, the UK’s foremost investor in battery technologies, has selected a site in the North East of England to build the UK’s first battery Gigafactory. The company has acquired exclusive rights…
Fraud is estimated to cost the global economy £3.89 trillion a year, and over £193 billion a year in the UK. In the last 10 years fraud losses have increased by 56%.[1] Furthermore, with only a fracti…
The long-standing Haynes Workshop Manual will no longer be physically printed and published for new cars, the publisher has confirmed. First published in 1966, the comprehensive workshop manuals featu…
The transition period ends on 31 December 2020. Trade rules will change. With only two weeks to go until the end of the transition period, you must ACT NOW. Businesses need to prepare for the new trad…
Garage management specialist, TechMan is helping workshops achieve their business goals with free weekly online training webinars. The series of live videos ensure users of the TechMan Garage Manageme…
In order to increase operator safety, health and productivity in mining, construction work or forestry, HELLA, the lighting and electronics specialist, is launching the new RokLUME 280N SMART work lam…
Security Gateway, Certificate Based Automotive Security, Protection of Vehicle Diagnostics, Central Gateway, CAN Gateway - behind these terms are systems designed to protect modern vehicles against un…
First Line Ltd is committed to providing the most relevant and comprehensive ranges across their product portfolio for the aftermarket. With this commitment in mind, the company is constantly reviewin…
Advent is a time for parcels. LIQUI MOLY has put together a package of measures of a special dimension. The German motor oil and additive specialist is investing several million euro in advertising at…
Philippe Colpron (42 years) takes over as an Executive Vice President and has the responsibilities as Head of ZF’s aftermarket division on January 1st, 2021. As well as this, he will continue to lead …
With the UK government still locked in talks with its EU counterparts over a trade deal for 1 January 2021, BM Catalysts is in the “best shape possible” to deal with any eventuality over the coming we…
December 10th, 2020 saw the first online training event for the Automotive Support Group for content elected from the membership of the group. Subjects covered included continuous professional develop…
This year, Automechanika in Shanghai (AMS) was held for the first time as a hybrid event. Despite the difficult situation due to COVID-19, Asia's most important trade fair for the automotive aftermark…
A brand new bodyshop delivered at the height of the Covid-19 national lockdown has opened its doors after a six-month fit-out by LKQ Euro Car Parts’ Workshop Solutions team. East Bilney Coachworks’ ei…
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has revealed it will be taking on more product groups from DRiV, including the Champion and Payen portfolios, next month. Building on its already successful distribution o…
IAAF member E-Motive, whose ecommotors tech platform powers key parts of the eBay-NHS PPE portal, won the ‘Outstanding Innovation During the Covid-19 Crisis’ category at the recent IAAF Pride of the A…
Marathon Warehouse Distribution are delighted to announce a new partnership with OE manufacturer SKF to distribute and provide a same day logistics platform across the UK for key products within SKFs …
Wendy Williamson, IAAF chief executive, joined an expert panel on the latest Automechanika Birmingham auto:resource.co.uk webinar Series, which discussed the findings of an extensive industry report, …
Following on from the IAAF's first Virtual Conference which took place on Thursday 3rd December, the IAAF has now made the video of the conference available for viewing by IAAF members. The conference…
With just three weeks to go until the end of the transition period on 31 December, there is still time to prepare. You can find out what actions you may need to take by using the checker tool at gov.u…
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has announced that it will be distributing RYMEC clutches to the aftermarket.RYMEC has been a prominent name in the automotive aftermarket for nearly 40 years, providing h…
Against the background of ever tightening emission targets, the 48V mild hybrid powertrain is a cost-efficient bridging technology to support car manufacturers to achieve emission targets in short and…
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has released a video showing its customers the Suplex area of the warehouse, as well as highlighting the benefits of the range. It’s been a year since EAG announced that i…
An effective reinvestment strategy from lubricants maker Exol Lubricants has seen the company continue to increase turnover and profitability. With multi-million pound investments made to its Wednesbu…
WAI has reached an agreement with LSA Supplies Ltd, the latest name to commence trading in the automotive aftermarket, supplying garages in the south of England with the rotating electric specialist’s…
After running four ‘test’ sessions over two days with limited restricted access, Schaeffler’s first live online Zoom training event was received with great enthusiasm and gratitude by technicians and …
Turbocharger and parts specialist Melett has appointed Darren Johnson to the position of Group Sales Director. Johnson, who was previously Head of Sales at Melett, will now be responsible for the exec…
GRIDSERVE has announced that the UK’s first Electric Forecourt® near Braintree, Essex, is open for business, representing a major breakthrough for massive expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging i…
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is addressing the urgency for EV training with an exciting new partnership with international e-learning training experts, VOCANTO. Capitalising on its ground…
International designs designating the EU will continue to have protection in the UK under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement. From 1 January 2021, the UK Intellectual Property Office will create a …
Lawgistics have advised that the government has again updated their guidance with regard to furloughing employees. Furlough is only in place for companies which are being affected by coronavirus (Covi…
Claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are currently open for pay periods in November and December 2020. You have until 11.59pm Monday 14 December to submit claims for November. Make…
Following on from previous information released at the end of November, the DVSA has now produced updated figures and a forecast for January, broken down by postcode, to help understand how demand wil…
“With Britain’s ever-changing and unpredictable weather, wiper blades present the aftermarket with a day-in, day-out sales opportunity,” explains HELLA UK’s Senior Head of Marketing & Communicatio…
Schaeffler has extended its portfolio of truck and trailer wheel bearing repair solutions with the introduction of a range of complete hub units for a quick and simple repair. The ready-to-fit FAG Com…
Long-time industry stalwart, Charlie Huddleston has retired after a long and distinguished aftermarket career. Having spent a considerable period of his working life with FAI, Universal Automotive and…
AS-PL Italia has become the official supplier of the Autodis Italia and AD Giadi from the AD Italia group. AD Giadi is an Italian brand that was created by the merger of Autodistribution Italia and Gi…
Online training specialists OurVirtualAcademy have released the next chapter in their Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Safety course High Voltage Design Concepts and Safety Systems, which focuses on Galv…
Philips automotive lighting bulbs have always fared well in the UK’s premier annual bulb test, and, only weeks after its introduction, the new Philips RacingVision GT200 - with up +200%[1] brighter li…
From the 2021-2022 season, LIQUI MOLY will be the main and name sponsor of Starligue, the highest handball league in France. The motor oil and additive specialist concluded a five-year contract with t…
Following on from last week's news that FIGIEFA and IAAF have been approached by TRL on behalf of the European Commission to take part in a study looking into access to in-vehicle data, we are pleased…
The IAAF would like to thank all the companies who sponsored this year's event in the year that nobody expected. The headline sponsors of the event were Alliance Automotive Group and Impression UK. …
A successful first-ever virtual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) conference has taken an in-depth look at the opportunities and threats affecting aftermarket businesses in a post-B…
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has revealed the worthy winners of its new-look awards ceremony, ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’, celebrating the individuals and businesses who hav…
Customers shopping in LKQ Euro Car Parts branches have collectively donated more than £10,000 to automotive industry charity, Ben, by adding £0.25 to their total when they check out. The funds have be…
Steve Dunn
Exol Lubricants