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Preliminary figures and company outlook reveal HELLA expects record sales and further improved profitability for 2023

Date: Monday 20 February 2023

HELLA, the automotive supplier operating under the FORVIA umbrella brand, has announced its preliminary results for the short fiscal year 2022 (1 June to 31 December 2022) and the outlook for the fisc…

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IAAF Member News

IAAF Garage Section launches with 1500 garages

Date: Friday 17 February 2023

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has bolstered its lobbying capability and broadened its support offering with the addition of 1500 new garage members. At its end-of-year confe…

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Craig McCracken becomes IAAF president

Date: Friday 17 February 2023

Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Craig McCracken, group factor manager at Arnold Clark Autoparts, as new president. Craig succeeds immediate past president Richard We…

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IAAF AGM and Council membership for 2023-24

Date: Friday 17 February 2023

The IAAF held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 16 February 2023 at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon and provided a welcome opportunity for members to network in addition to attending the meeti…

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IAAF Activity Report – week ending 17 February 2023

Date: Friday 17 February 2023

It’s been another eventful week at IAAF, with lots of meetings held and key changes taking place, as we continue to set plans in motion for 2023. This week we held our AGM and council meetings, where …

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CAT Awards 2023: the winners are announced

Date: Friday 17 February 2023

Around 150 guests attended the event sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, where they enjoyed a delicious lunch and listened to a Q and A with four times BTCC champion Colin Turkington regaled who the audi…

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New City College REPXPERT Academy LIVE event proves a great success

Date: Friday 17 February 2023

The first REPXPERT Academy LIVE of 2023 took place at New City College Ardleigh Green campus in Hornchurch Saturday 4th February, and proved to be another success for the delegates, Schaeffler’s techn…

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BorgWarner announces Brady Ericson as CEO, Chris Gropp as CFO, and PHINIA Inc. as company name for proposed fuel systems and aftermarket segment spin-off

Date: Friday 17 February 2023

BorgWarner Inc. has announced Brady Ericson will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chris Gropp will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the separate, pub…

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Red-hot Ott triumphs in Sweden

Date: Friday 17 February 2023

Ott Tänak and Martin Jarveoja have claimed their first victory with the NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team and the Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 in 2023 after an exemplary drive in Sweden. In only …

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Comment from LKQ Euro Car Parts on recent SMMT used car statistics

Date: Friday 17 February 2023

Following the recently published used car registration stats Andy Hamilton, CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, has commented: “While the backlog on new vehicle production lines initially benefited the used ve…

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IAAF Member News

Juratek ownership changes following acquisition by Fras-Le

Date: Friday 17 February 2023

Founded in 1995, Doncaster based Juratek Ltd has expanded to become a brand leader in the Automotive & CV parts distribution aftermarket, generating a turnover of £24.5 million in the UK, Europe a…

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New remote transmission cleaner puts power into workshop

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

Premium diagnostics and high-end automotive equipment supplier Launch Tech has revealed its new automatic transmission cleaner, CAT-601S, helping workshops effectively and profitably maintain vehicle …

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Product News

TechMan partners with WhoCanFixMyCar.com to streamline bookings

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

Garages can increase bookings and workshop efficiency with TechMan’s latest integration, as the garage management system brand partners with WhoCanFixMyCar.com. TechMan’s new WhoCanFixMyCar.com featur…

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Apec braking just got BIGGER!

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

An incredible 109 lines have been added the Apec braking range in February, designed and manufactured to the same exacting standards customers can expect from Apec. This month’s range extension consis…

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Banner parades more giveaway goodies

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

Maintaining the brand visibility of Banner – Europe’s leading manufacturer of batteries and battery accessories - remains a cornerstone of the company’s success here in the UK. And what better way of …

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Textar expands braking product ranges with new references

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has expanded its Textar aftermarket braking product lines with the introduction of new brake pad, disc, and ABS sensor references. Textar has introduced eight new br…

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Product News

Mintex launches new brake pads and discs

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced four new brake pads and three new brake discs to its Mintex product portfolio, to ensure garages can offer Mintex quality across more vehi…

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Delphi Technologies wins training award

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

Delphi Technologies, a brand of BorgWarner Inc, has won ‘Training Scheme of the Year’ at the CAT Awards, held Thursday 9th February at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel. The renowned industry event saw a capac…

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Gulf Lubricants listed by Marathon Warehouse Distribution

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

Rossmore Lubricants, official Distributor of Gulf Lubricants throughout the UK & Ireland, is delighted to announce that the brand will now be available through Marathon Warehouse Distribution. Thi…

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Melett urges technicians to think ‘turbo’ this winter

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

The trusted aftermarket brand for precision engineered turbochargers and parts, Melett, is urging technicians to stay on top of turbo maintenance this winter and has offered best practice tips to help…

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Schaeffler and BILSTEIN extend cooperation on REPXPERT garage portal

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

Schaeffler and BILSTEIN have offered joint technical training on chassis systems for several years, extending this partnership by collaborating on the REPXPERT garage portal in June 2021. After comple…

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GSF Car Parts strengthens employee benefits with focus on Corporate Social Responsibility

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

National motor factor GSF Car Parts has bolstered its employee benefits with the introduction of new people-focused perks in 2023. The company operates 180 branches across the UK with a workforce of m…

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Arnold Clark Autoparts wins Factor of the Year at CAT Awards

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

Arnold Clark Autoparts has been named the ‘Factor of the Year’ at the CAT magazine Awards 2023, as voted for by professionals in the automotive aftermarket. The prestigious award ceremony took place a…

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IAAF Member News

Aftermarket emission controls being ignored in battle against air pollution, says Fueltone

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

The introduction of clean air zones in Newcastle and Sheffield are important methods to reduce air pollution, but solutions already exist to minimise harmful vehicle emissions, say fuel additive speci…

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Melett offers love letter to technicians with best turbocharger tips this Valentine’s Day

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

Precision engineered turbocharger specialist Melett is reminding technicians of top tips on how to ensure their turbo story has a fairy tale ending this Valentine’s Day. As manufacturers build smaller…

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Muller Filter enjoys continued growth through UKS and the product range is now included on MAM

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

A comprehensive range of Muller Filter is now available through UKS. UKS Managing Director Geoff Jones commented: “We knew we wanted filtration as part of our UKS product offering and looked at all op…

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Automechanika Birmingham to launch ‘matchmaking’ app to better connect visitors and exhibitors

Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023

Aptly for the 14th February, Automechanika Birmingham is celebrating the power of matchmaking, and, in a first for the event, has announced it will be offering visitors the chance to connect with exhi…

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Industry News

Introducing TechMate: The Direct Automotive Technical Service

Date: Monday 13 February 2023

Automotive aftermarket distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) has announced the launch of its freshly rebranded technical specialist service, TechMate, in February 2023. Supporting the private la…

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TMD Friction UK shines a light on the next-generation of aftermarket talent this National Apprenticeship Week

Date: Monday 13 February 2023

TMD Friction UK is calling on the importance of embracing future talent and encouraging the next generation of aftermarket professionals into the industry this National Apprenticeship week, which runs…

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IAAF Member News

World’s first hydrogen-powered digger set to drive on UK roads

Date: Monday 13 February 2023

The world’s first digger, powered by a hydrogen combustion engine, will soon be on UK roads and building sites following recent government approval, helping to decarbonise the UK’s construction indust…

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Industry News

Places filling up for IAAF Golf Day

Date: Friday 10 February 2023

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has secured the legendary Belfry course for its 2023 Golf Day, with members getting the chance to play 18 holes on the PGA championship course.…

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Motorists key in fight to protect MOT

Date: Friday 10 February 2023

Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has found a clear need to educate consumers on the safety benefits of carrying out regular MOT tests. Activity on IAAF’s growing social media chann…

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Registration opens for Automechanika Birmingham 2023

Date: Friday 10 February 2023

Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s largest automotive trade exhibition, has announced that visitor registration is now open, offering garage and workshop professionals free tickets to the event, plus …

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Industry News

GS Yuasa TV launch will answer the internet’s most frequently asked battery questions

Date: Friday 10 February 2023

GS Yuasa, the world leading manufacturer of both GS and Yuasa batteries, have announced the launch of GYTV, the new name for its engaging and educational battery learning videos. GYTV initially featur…

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ZF Aftermarket sets the pace for e-mobility at EV Ready Show

Date: Friday 10 February 2023

ZF Aftermarket has reported the EV Ready show as a huge success, with the event sparking stimulating conversations around future mobility opportunities available to the automotive aftermarket. More th…

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CMA reminds employers to avoid anti-competitive practices

Date: Friday 10 February 2023

The CMA has published new easy-to-read materials, which seek to boost business compliance and remind employers of their legal obligations to avoid collusion when it comes to employee pay, working cond…

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UKS increases Optimal sales and range despite company profile change

Date: Friday 10 February 2023

UKS has come a long way in the past 12 months. Previously called Optimal UK the owners decided to move forward with UKS Distribution Limited and haven’t looked back. Indeed, the sales for the Optimal …

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IAAF Activity Report - week ending 10 February 2023

Date: Friday 10 February 2023

It’s been a busy week in what has been a very busy start to the year for IAAF. On the lobbying front, we’ve been working both behind the scenes and in public on building a robust case against any plan…

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Autotech Group announces sponsorship of the NAPA Racing UK BTCC team

Date: Friday 10 February 2023

Autotech Group is delighted to be named as a sponsor of the NAPA Racing UK team ahead of the 2023 British Touring Car Championship season. Alongside its logo adorning the NAPA Racing UK team’s cars, A…

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CTSI issues warning about e-bike and e-scooter battery fires

Date: Friday 10 February 2023

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is warning consumers and businesses about the risks posed by non-compliant e-scooter and e-bike lithium-ion batteries in light of an alarming spate of …

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Industry News

MVBEO moves to next stage

Date: Friday 10 February 2023

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have circulated their draft legislative proposal concerning revisions to the current Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation (MV-BER). The Secretary of …

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Motor factor expands expands with addition of new tyre equipment centre

Date: Monday 06 February 2023

Carlisle-based family business K&S McKenzie Ltd. are growing their business with the addition of their new Tyre Equipment Centre. The motor factor, run by brothers Stuart and Alastair McKenzie, ha…

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Mechanics warned of the life-threatening dangers of working under vehicles

Date: Monday 06 February 2023

Leading voices in motor vehicle repair have teamed up with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to warn of the dangers of working under vehicles without proper equipment. Figures recorded by HSE in t…

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Industry News

Exacting research and development programme delivers 137 new Mintex references in 2022

Date: Monday 06 February 2023

Braking specialist TMD Friction UK’s renowned braking brand Mintex introduced 137 new parts during 2022, to offer coverage to more of the vehicle parc than ever before. Technicians are now able to pro…

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Product News

GS Yuasa International Ltd. announce collaboration with Honda to develop lithium-ion batteries

Date: Friday 03 February 2023

GS Yuasa International Ltd., the parent company of GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd., has announced the signing of an agreement with Honda Motor Co. Ltd. to develop high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion b…

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MAHLE Aftermarket strengthens European operations with key promotion

Date: Friday 03 February 2023

MAHLE Aftermarket has promoted its UK General Manager Andy Lees within its senior leadership team, in a combined role that will see him lead aftermarket operations in western Europe. While Lees’ respo…

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Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone goes live

Date: Friday 03 February 2023

A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is now in place in part of Newcastle and Gateshead to help improve air quality by reducing the number of high-polluting vehicles using the roads. Full details about the CAZ, whi…

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Industry News

Cyber security awareness: news from Lawgistics

Date: Friday 03 February 2023

Lawgistics, the IAAF's legal helpline provider, have partnered with ECSC to provide additional guidance and support in all things cyber security. ECSC, founded and established in 2000, is the UK’s lon…

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Corteco: New to range products - January 2023

Date: Friday 03 February 2023

Corteco have increased our range of vibration control parts and oil seals for vehicles such as: AUDI, BMW, FORD, HYUNDAI, MAZDA, MERCEDES, NISSAN, PEUGEOT, RENAULT, TOYOTA, VAUXHALL, VOLVO TRUCKS, VW.…

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Flexible problem solving – Klarius flexi-pipes can help save £1,000+ on repairs

Date: Friday 03 February 2023

For garages, being able to offer a cost-effective repair quickly is crucial to keeping customers happy. With the current financial pressures on households, helping motorists to avoid expensive whole s…

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