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SOGEFI at the forefront of new electric & hydrogen powered mobilities
Date: Friday 30 June 2023
SOGEFI is a key player in the aftermarket but also the partner of the most demanding manufacturers, distinguishing itself by its numerous innovations in the original equipment market. Among these inno…
Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd acquires Compilator and expands its operations into Scandinavia and Northern Europe
Date: Friday 30 June 2023
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a global ERP and business management software provider for the Distributive Trades, has reached an agreement to acquire Compilator (Sweden, Finland and UK). The acqu…
LKQ Europe and Mobivia announce strategic partnership
Date: Friday 30 June 2023
Leading the independent aftermarket of the future, Mobivia S.A. and LKQ Europe have entered into a strategic partnership in Germany. This agreement is based on a dual mode of collaboration, which incl…
Uprated battery technology conference hosted by VARTA® helps fleets reduce maintenance costs
Date: Friday 30 June 2023
Leading automotive battery supplier VARTA® offered an in-depth and insightful conference on commercial vehicle (CV) battery technology, held at the iconic British Motor Museum on June 14th. With the r…
New insurance product from FinCred protects suppliers on flexible payment options
Date: Friday 30 June 2023
Retail businesses and supplying companies across the automotive aftermarket are looking to offer flexibility with digital payments, with more and more now offering customers buy now, pay later (BNPL) …
FAI Automotive issues best-practice strut mounts advice as range grows
Date: Wednesday 28 June 2023
FAI Automotive has issued best-practice advice on fitment of its growing range of strut mounts, while introducing seven part numbers to complement its coverage of popular Land Rover applications. As w…
DENSO and its customers raise more than £2,500 for BEN!
Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023
On Monday 5th June, as part of its ongoing 50 years in Europe celebrations, the DENSO UK team invited a selection of its key customers to enjoy a golf orientated event at The Belfry, one of the most p…
Apec add a huge 195 lines to their braking range this June!
Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023
A huge 195 lines have been added to the ever-expanding Apec braking range in this June, including a brand-new range of Load Sensing Valves. The range extension includes, 15 Load Sensing Valves, 82 ABS…
TecRMI: What the fix?! - Mercedes Benz Vito Bus
Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023
TecRMI have issued their latest repair case where the controller for the upper control unit of the wiper and washer system on a Mercedes Benz Vito Bus/Panel Van malfunctions. MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W…
Lindgren returns to form in Poland
Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023
NGK Ambassador Freddie Lindgren returned to the podium at the KGHM FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Gorzow on Saturday (June 24). The Swede shook off the disappointment of only scoring five points at the l…
GS Yuasa enjoy successful return to Automechanika Birmingham
Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023
GS Yuasa, UK market leader for automotive, motorcycle and industrial batteries, launched and showcased two new additions to their auxiliary battery range at this year’s Automechanika Birmingham. At th…
Exol Lubricants’ Bulgarian distributor makes new investment
Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023
Exclusive distributor of Exol Lubricants in Bulgaria, Gama Oil, has made a significant investment in its staff and facility to ensure it leads the way in product distribution in the eastern European m…
AS-PL summarizes the AutoZum trade fair
Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023
It has been four very intense days at the AutoZum trade fair in Austria. During this time, we had numerous conversations and met many professionals from the automotive industry. Our booth was frequent…
Daksh Gupta appointed as an IMI Vice President
Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has confirmed the appointment of Daksh Gupta, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Marshall Motor Holdings plc and Vice President of BEN, as a Vice Pre…
Garage Services Online to launch video mini-series
Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023
Garage Services Online has just finished filming for the first of a new series of mini-videos aimed at helping independent garages run their businesses more effectively. Each quick-watch video will co…
Schaeffler REPXPERT team breaks event attendance record
Date: Tuesday 27 June 2023
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT award-winning service platform is known for its multi-tasking capabilities – from the TecDoc powered catalogue system with integrated repair and maintenance information, to the o…
Richard Welland appointed to lead WAI Europe
Date: Monday 26 June 2023
Global automotive electrical specialist, WAI, has appointed current UK managing director Richard Welland as President of WAI Europe, overseeing all European operations. The news comes as WAI’s UK and …
BM Catalysts update SCR range as aftermarket eyes NOx reductions
Date: Monday 26 June 2023
Leading manufacturer of hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts, has introduced further new references to its selective catalyst reduction (SCR) range. BM Catalysts is committed to ensuring the after…
Comline EV steering and suspension range evolves with Volkswagen ID3 and Hyundai Ioniq
Date: Monday 26 June 2023
Comline Auto Parts is developing its steering and suspension range for alternatively fuelled vehicles apace – perfectly illustrated by two new vehicle spotlights that focus on the Volkswagen ID3 and H…
DENSO’s 2023 League of True Mechanics competition has begun!
Date: Monday 26 June 2023
The League of True Mechanics (LOTM) competition combines technical training with prizes worth more than £2,000, to give technicians throughout the UK and Ireland the opportunity to be named regional c…
Launch Tech UK diagnostics and workshop equipment front and centre at Automechanika Birmingham
Date: Monday 26 June 2023
Launch Tech UK enjoyed a successful exhibition of its latest workshop tools and diagnostic technology with thousands of garages and technicians in attendance at this year’s Automechanika Birmingham, h…
Ring, ring – staycations are calling!
Date: Monday 26 June 2023
As the summer approaches, many Brits will be thinking about their annual holiday and one that’s been popular since COVID and was also boosted by the fantastic weather last year, is the staycation. Thi…
Largest ever IAAF Golf Day hailed a success
Date: Friday 23 June 2023
The largest ever IAAF Golf Day has been hailed as a resounding success by participants and the Federation, with more than 100 players taking part at the Belfry PGA National Course on Thursday 22 June.…
Support from HMRC: Webinars on payments of expenses and employee benefits
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
HMRC is running a series of live webinars to provide the latest information on how to deal with tax and National Insurance regarding expenses and benefits for both employees and directors. Webinar att…
Banner Group posts record sales revenue
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
Banner’s latest financial report serves to highlight the positive impact its ‘Agenda 2030’ Corporate Development Strategy is having on the Group performance as one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of…
TecAlliance's partner programme fuels global growth in the automotive aftermarket
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
TecAlliance, the leading data management specialist in the independent automotive aftermarket, celebrates the success of its new TecAlliance Partner Programme (TAPP) with over 250 registrations since …
BM Catalysts is buoyant about the future of the combustion engine following a successful exhibition at popular aftermarket trade show, Automechanika Birmingham.
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
The leading supplier of hot end emissions products focused on future technology at the show, following a launch of further selective catalytic reduction (SCR) units prior to the exhibition. Continued …
Arnold Clark Autoparts enjoys success of Automechanika Birmingham exhibition
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
Leading national motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts has hailed the success of this year’s Automechanika Birmingham exhibition, which was held at the NEC from June 6th-8th. Visitors in their thousands…
The world’s largest storage battery facility delivered by GS Yuasa has entered service
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
In March 2023, the world’s largest storage battery facility (equipped with about 210,000 modules and 3.3 million cells), which was delivered to North Hokkaido Wind Energy Transmission Corporation, a c…
TerraClean-sponsored Turkington completes spectacular last-to-first recovery drive at Oulton Park
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
TerraClean-sponsored touring car ace Colin Turkington pulled off a stunning comeback to recover from starting last in race one, to win the final race of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) wee…
BorgWarner to acquire Eldor Corporation’s Electric Hybrid Systems business segment
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
BorgWarner Inc. and Eldor Corporation S.p.A. have announced that they have entered into a Share Purchase Agreement under which BorgWarner has agreed to acquire the Electric Hybrid Systems (EHS) busine…
Schaeffler keeps up REPXPERT Millionaire campaign momentum
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
After Markhams Garage in Kingsland became the first Schaeffler REPXPERT bonus point millionaire in May, the question now is who will be the next winner as the campaign changes focus to INA engine syst…
LKQ Corporation publishes 2022 Global Sustainability Report
Date: Tuesday 20 June 2023
LKQ Corporation has announced the release of its 2022 Global Sustainability Report, highlighting accomplishments across environmental leadership, employee engagement and diversity, safety and operatio…
Steering technology of the future: HELLA supplies sensor technology for all-electric steer-by-wire systems
Date: Tuesday 20 June 2023
HELLA, the automotive supplier operating under the overarching umbrella brand FORVIA, has received several significant customer orders for the latest generation of steering sensors. This is an essenti…
First Line Ltd. introduces 81 new references in range expansion
Date: Tuesday 20 June 2023
Aftermarket specialist First Line Ltd.’s latest range expansion to its popular First Line and Borg & Beck product lines features 81 new additions. The latest range extension sees new products avai…
WAI unveil branded FSDU for customers
Date: Tuesday 20 June 2023
WAI, supplier of rotating electrics, EV cables and portable chargers, has unveiled its new branded free standing display unit (FSDU) for motor factors to help maximise upselling opportunities. The new…
Automotive aftermarket part of the solution to improve air quality, says TerraClean
Date: Tuesday 20 June 2023
Decarbonising agent TerraClean says that the automotive industry should promote itself as part of the solution, not the problem, as the UK marked the seventh Clean Air Day on 15th June 2023. Poor air …
FAI Automotive adds to growing range
Date: Tuesday 20 June 2023
FAI Automotive has unveiled its latest range expansion that sees the parts supplier adding 13 new references to its leading parts range, delivering a large product offering and wider vehicle coverage …
Autosupplies Group crowns its Employees of the Year
Date: Tuesday 20 June 2023
The Autosupplies Group has named its winners of the group-wide Employee of the Year awards to recognise outstanding contributions to the company. Voted on by management across all three sites, the win…
DENSO introduces a specific Sustainability page to its website
Date: Tuesday 20 June 2023
Reflecting DENSO’s commitment to achieve environmental sustainability and a carbon neutral future, the DENSO Aftermarket website now has a dedicated Sustainability section where it can showcase its in…
JURATEK extends product portfolio with latest new-to-range
Date: Monday 19 June 2023
JURATEK has launched four new brake pads, four new calipers and one new brake disc as the brand expands its range to meet increased customer demand. The latest references join JURATEK’s extensive prod…
The best just got better – Ring upgrades its MAGFlex Twist
Date: Monday 19 June 2023
Following its policy to consistently develop and improve, Ring has upgraded its MAGFlex Twist to conform with EU laws that are coming into force and provide a new, better and brighter inspection lamp …
WAI launches all-new rotating electrics references
Date: Monday 19 June 2023
Leading rotating electrics supplier, WAI, has expanded its range of alternators and starter motors with the addition of seven new references. Hot from the stand at Automechanika Birmingham 2023, WAI h…
AS-PL: We've taken Birmingham and Istanbul, but we still don't have enough!
Date: Monday 19 June 2023
Last week was very intense for us. It started with three very busy days at Automechanika Birmingham, and then about 3000 km further, you could meet us again at the Automechanika Istanbul. And that's n…
BorgWarner announces anticipated completion date of PHINIA spin-off
Date: Monday 19 June 2023
BorgWarner has announced that it expects to complete the spin-off of PHINIA at the end of the day on July 3, 2023, as outlined in PHINIA’s final information statement filing with the Securities and Ex…
Automotive community gathers in record numbers at Automechanika Birmingham 2023
Date: Friday 16 June 2023
Following a four-year absence, a record number of UK automotive professionals came together at Automechanika Birmingham, the most important trade event for the UK automotive industry. The 14,402 visit…
SMP Europe makes successful debut at Automechanika Birmingham 2023
Date: Friday 16 June 2023
SMP Europe says its first time showing its leading engine management and ignition product portfolio, plus its engineering and manufacturing expertise at Automechanika Birmingham, was a “huge success”.…
WAI chief executive scoops Entrepreneur of the Year award
Date: Friday 16 June 2023
Ryan Moul, chief executive officer of leading rotating electrics supplier WAI, has been recognised as a winner in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for the Florida region. The awards were launche…
Veterans’ charity scoops lottery grant following IAAF support
Date: Friday 16 June 2023
A charity supporting army veterans has won the National Lottery People’s Project grant public vote, after a swathe of support from the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The Veteran…
LKQ Euro Car Parts puts pedal to the metal to support Bolton's next generation of engineers
Date: Friday 16 June 2023
LKQ Euro Car Parts and Bolton-based Whitecroft Garage are getting local primary school kids revved up about automotive engineering through support for an eco-friendly electric vehicle (EV) kit car pro…