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LCV market drops by -16.1% as businesses wait for plate change
Date: Thursday 17 September 2020
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market returned to decline with a -16.1% decrease in demand, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)…
ECOBAT Battery Technologies upgrades its fleet
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
ECOBAT Battery Technologies (ECOBAT) has upgraded and added to its fleet of delivery vehicles. The new vehicles will be responsible for delivering batteries from all 16 of ECOBAT’s sites across the UK…
Delphi Technologies Aftermarket announces 8 additonal first-to-market brake pads in European Braking Program
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
Delphi Technologies announces an additional eight additional first-to-market brake pads in its aftermarket braking program, further positioning the company as a first-mover supplier in Europe. Buildin…
Yuasa to give away free snack pack with battery orders
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
Yuasa have launched a free snack pack scheme for the trade. Workshops and technicians can now get their hands on a pack full of tasty treats every time they purchase Yuasa batteries from participating…
HMRC webinars: Changes to the Job Retention Scheme
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 September mean that employers will need to fund 10% of furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours they do not work and continue to pay their…
‘Recovery tank’ training added to Our Virtual Academy refrigerant handling course
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
Digital training provider, Our Virtual Academy has added a new chapter to its refrigerant handling course. An Our Virtual Academy spokesperson said: “In this chapter we explore what recovery tanks are…
UK’s first EV charging station to open
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
A new electric vehicle (EV) forecourt in Braintree, Essex promises to make charging as simple and stress-free as using petrol stations. The electric service station houses 30 EV chargers, including si…
EU and UK automotive leaders unite to call for urgent agreement of an ambitious free trade deal
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
European automotive industry leaders have joined forces to call for the EU and UK to secure an ambitious free trade agreement (FTA) without further delay. Negotiators on both sides must now pull out a…
Vips Becomes F2 VIP for Lucas Oil in Italy
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
DAMS driver Jüri Vips secured the first podium of his FIA Formula 2 Championship career in the Sprint Race during round 9 in Mugello (Italy). It sealed an impressive 16 points haul in the Lucas Oil-sp…
Preparing for retirement: advice from Ben
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
More people in the UK are saving into a pension scheme than ever before, thanks to the introduction of auto enrolment in 2012. But, did you know that up to 35% of UK adults still don’t have a pension?…
New, ambitious aftermarket distributor joins IAAF
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed recently formed independent motor factor, ASAP Auto Spares and Parts, to its membership. Trading since September 2018, ASAP has br…
LIQUI MOLY becomes official partner of the Handball Champions League
Date: Monday 14 September 2020
The title sponsor of the LIQUI MOLY Handball Bundesliga is expanding its commitment to handball for the coming season of the EHF (European Handball Federation) Champions League and is becoming an offi…
Ad Bell Group appoints Krysty Sheard as Marketing Manager
Date: Friday 11 September 2020
Wetherby based signage & graphics company Ad Bell Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Krysty Sheard as their Marketing Manager. Krysty was previously Design & Marketing Executive …
Nationwide Accident & Repair goes into administration
Date: Friday 11 September 2020
Nationwide Accident and Repair has called in the administrators as pressure on the business had mounted during lockdown. Whilst the administrators, Price Waterhouse Coopers, have agreed the sale of th…
Three steps to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period
Date: Friday 11 September 2020
The UK has left the EU and will leave the Single Market and Customs Union at the end of the year. Businesses should take action now to start preparing for new trading rules which will come into effect…
Do you insure your trade credit risks against non-payment?
Date: Friday 11 September 2020
FinCred IS offer advice and expertise to IAAF members on trade credit risks. As an independent trade credit insurance broker, FinCred IS have developed three trade credit insurance solutions exclusive…
Second FIGIEFA European-wide questionnaire on the impact of COVID-19
Date: Friday 11 September 2020
The COVID-19 has proven to be disruptive for many sectors, including the independent automotive aftermarket in general and spare parts distribution in particular. The European Commission is generally …
Starting signal for the World Touring Car Cup WTCR with LIQUI MOLY
Date: Friday 11 September 2020
Touring car fans have had to exercise patience: At long last, the WTCR World Cup starts this weekend. The Engstler Hyundai N LIQUI MOLY Racing Team will also be there. This is the first time that the …
IAAF teams up with aftermarket professional Adrian Botham of Servispart Consulting to deliver Aftermarket Growth Study report FOC to IAAF members
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
IAAF members are being invited to participate in some new research designed to answer three leading questions: • What do the fastest growing aftermarket companies do differently?• What is driving thei…
Dayco Automotive Spain joins the party
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
Hard on the heels of Dayco China and Dayco Europe in Italy, with their respective Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Process recertifications, comes Dayco Automotive Espana, which has been awarde…
Exol moves fast to meet latest engine oil performance standard
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
With API SP becoming licensable from 1st May 2020, Exol Lubricants has wasted no time in ensuring its new generation, fully synthetic, passenger car engine oil, Optima DX1 5W-30 (M497), meets this lat…
‘Digitalisation’ industry webinar announced by Automechanika Birmingham
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
The next free-to-attend session of the Automotive Aftermarket Webinar Series, ‘Digitalisation; Accelerating the recovery of the aftermarket,’ will take place on 29 September, organisers of Automechani…
LKQ Europe Welcomes Andras Lorincz as CEO for the Company’s Central and Eastern European Business
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
In November 2020, Andras Lorincz will join LKQ Europe bringing in-depth regional and global industry experience with him. Based in Prague, Czech Republic, Andras Lorincz will become CEO of LKQ Europe’…
WAI makes Steri-7 technology widely available
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
WAI is embarking on its most ambitious project to date as adults and children return back to work and school as lockdown measures ease following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Building on t…
ECOBAT Battery Technologies – Ireland
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
ECOBAT Battery Technologies (ECOBAT) has been serving the UK aftermarket for nearly 70 years, although the company was founded as Manchester Batteries in 1952 by Harry Pemberton in Abergele, North Wal…
10 tips for the automotive aftermarket to win on social media! (you must be prepared to take risks)
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
Businesses in the automotive aftermarket have flocked to social media since the coronavirus pandemic. Mark Field of Impression Communications wrote in a previous blog that garages, motor factors and s…
Textar brakes key as truck racer Newell enjoys winning weekend
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
Newell & Wright Motorsport driver John Newell raced through the grid at the first British Truck Racing Association (BTRA) weekend at Donington, with Textar brakes proving the difference. Textar br…
Uber to be a zero emissions platform globally by 2040
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
Uber has announced its commitment to become a zero emissions platform globally by 2040, with 100% of trips in zero emissions vehicles, public transport, and bikes and scooters. Their road to zero has …
Supercharging the future of driving this #WorldEVDay
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
The government is turbocharging its commitment to improving air quality, driving down emissions and encouraging drivers to make the switch to cleaner, greener vehicles through considering recommendati…
Triple British Touring Car champion Gordon Shedden joins GS as brand ambassador
Date: Tuesday 08 September 2020
World Touring Car driver and British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) legend Gordon Shedden has joined battery manufacturer GS Yuasa as an ambassador for their GS brand. The partnership will see the tr…
Time to switch to a different ‘C’ word as Involution prepares for its Christmas show-case
Date: Monday 07 September 2020
Involution is excited to announce the launch of their bespoke advent calendars, embracing the switch to the ‘C’ word that is on everyone’s minds - Christmas. The launch of the advent calendars marks t…
Monroe® Intelligent Suspension Technology Featured on New Volkswagen ID.3 Electric Vehicle
Date: Monday 07 September 2020
Owners of Volkswagen’s new ID.3 electric vehicle can benefit from a variety of innovative technologies, including an advanced semi-active suspension from DRiV that senses and adapts to changing road c…
IAAF warns of ‘rise of counterfeit parts’ in new government report
Date: Friday 04 September 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has warned that the coronavirus pandemic could contribute to a rise of counterfeit car parts entering the UK automotive industry in the latest …
Primark Rolls Out New Energy Efficient Delivery Trailers In Its UK Logistics Operations
Date: Friday 04 September 2020
Primark, the value fashion retailer, announced the introduction of a brand-new fleet of 15 Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) which will help to significantly reduce the environmental impact of the company’s…
AD Bell Group becomes the latest IAAF member
Date: Friday 04 September 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) continues to bolster its membership, after welcoming sign and vehicle graphics manufacture and installation specialist, Ad Bell Group. With mor…
NEW starter in AS-PL offer
Date: Friday 04 September 2020
Another new starter has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The starter has an index number S6403S and is the product of the AS brand. The starter belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and starts rate…
Smart A/C system by MAHLE: reduction of fine dust in the cabin
Date: Friday 04 September 2020
MAHLE has developed a smart air conditioning system to support the fight against fine particulates in the vehicle cabin. Its main innovative feature is the integration of fine-particulate sensors dire…
Book now for next Industry Briefing Bitesize session
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
IAAF members will have the opportunity to hear from the DVSA to learn more about managing recalls and how market surveillance affects the industry in an upcoming IAAF Zoom meeting on Tuesday 22nd Sept…
New technical director at FIGIEFA
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
FIGIEFA has announced that, after ten successful years in the role, Neil Pattemore (see below speaking at the IAAF Conference) has retired from his consultancy work for FIGIEFA as of 31st of August in…
European vehicle emissions standards – Euro 7 for cars, vans, lorries and buses
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
The European Commission has commenced its consultation period on the new Euro 7 vehicle emissions standards for cars, vans, lorries and buses. All stakeholders are welcome to contribute. The particula…
HMRC COVID-19 Support: Changes to Job Retention Scheme
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) came into effect from 1 September. HMRC will now pay 70% of usual wages up to a cap of £2,187.50 per month for the hours furloughed employees do …
Self-isolating after returning to the UK: advice from Lawgistics
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
As we should all be aware, those who visit a country or territory that is not on the UK’s travel corridor list will need to self-isolate for 14 days upon returning to the UK. With the UK’s travel corr…
Adapting to a post COVID automotive aftermarket
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
If nothing else the coronavirus pandemic has underlined the importance of personal mobility for key workers and members of the public alike. Ensuring safe and reliable transport has meant that UK auto…
DENSO takes technical training to the next level with the League of True Mechanics
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
As one of the world's leading automotive technology pioneers, known for its exceptional quality and precision and emphasis on the absolute reliability of its products, DENSO also supports the developm…
Workshop guide launched for Thermal Management in Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has launched a new guide for technicians on Thermal Management in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. The document looks at the importance of hybrid and electric technologies in the wor…
Norbert Dohmen is new Managing Director of data marketplace Caruso
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
Norbert Dohmen is the new Managing Director of Caruso GmbH as of 1 September 2020. Dohmen was most recently CEO of the IRS Group. In his new role, he will focus on the strategic orientation and furthe…
‘Friendly faces’ key to success at Northampton’s Garage of the Year
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
A business that has been crowned Northampton’s Garage of the Year, as voted for by readers of the Northampton Chronicle & Echo, has accredited its success to their ‘friendly faces’ approach. In To…
Caterpillar further recognises Dayco's quality control processes
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
Just a month after the Suzhou China facility was recognized by Caterpillar and presented with its Platinum Level Supplier Quality Excellence Process certificate, Dayco Europe SRL has been awarded the …
HELLA highlights its air quality sensor range
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
Many modern vehicles now have air quality sensors installed for the benefit of the driver. Mounted directly in the intake duct, the function of the sensor is to detect pollutants, such as carbon monox…
DENSO extends its webinar programme
Date: Friday 28 August 2020
The continuing popularity of DENSO Aftermarket’s webinar programme has once again been proved, as the original equipment (OE) component and system supplier has added yet more modules and dates to its …
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