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PartsinMotion.co.uk highlights key parts to stock up on this autumn
Date: Monday 26 September 2022
Vehicle parts supplier PartsInMotion.co.uk is advising garages and service centres to plan ahead when it comes to braking, filters and wash and wipe parts, as the peak MOT and servicing season looms. …
Ring Automotive takes to the stage with rally-ready equipment
Date: Monday 26 September 2022
Ring Automotive proved its inspection lamps and battery care equipment’s versatility and robust build with a trial at the Woodpecker Rally, the latest round of the British Trial and Rally Drivers' Ass…
Chancellor's mini budget: the main points
Date: Friday 23 September 2022
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has outlined a series of measures he believes will boost growth. The basic rate of income tax has been cut to 19p in April 2023 and the top rate of tax for higher earners ab…
Majority of drivers believe changing the MOT to every two years is a dangerously bad idea
Date: Friday 23 September 2022
Drivers have serious concerns about the Government’s plans to change the compulsory MOT from every year to every two years to reduce the cost of living, with many believing it will lead to a rise in t…
Future Print Leeds becomes service member of IAAF
Date: Friday 23 September 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its service members with the addition of print and design specialists, Future Print Leeds, to its membership. With over 50 years’ …
Government outlines plans to help cut energy bills for businesses
Date: Thursday 22 September 2022
New support for households, businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills in Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been unveiled by Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg – suppor…
LKQ Corporation Announces New Leadership Appointments
Date: Thursday 22 September 2022
LKQ Corporation, a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles, today announced the following leadership appointments, effective immedi…
Mr Sparky gets ready for the 2022 TCS London Marathon
Date: Thursday 22 September 2022
NGK’s Mr Sparky has been ramping up his training in preparation for his participation in the 2022 TCS London Marathon. The iconic figure has been touring the UK visiting NGK customers and meeting NGK …
BorgWarner to Acquire Charging Business of Hubei Surpass Sun Electric (SSE)
Date: Thursday 22 September 2022
BorgWarner Inc. and Hubei Surpass Sun Electric (SSE) have announced that they have entered into an Equity Transfer Agreement under which BorgWarner has agreed to acquire the Electric Vehicle Solution,…
Survey reveals Automechanika UK events deliver return on investment
Date: Thursday 22 September 2022
A recent independent survey carried out by Explori has found that exhibiting at an Automechanika UK event brings about increased sales, brand awareness and new business for its exhibitors, indicating …
Bewley takes British Speedway crown
Date: Thursday 22 September 2022
NGK-sponsored Speedway star Dan Bewley has lifted his first British Championship after winning the rescheduled final in Manchester with a six-ride maximum. The Cumbrian rider bounced back from a disap…
NAPA Launches New EV Charging Cables
Date: Thursday 22 September 2022
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer NAPA has released a catalogue of eight part numbers to launch its brand new range of aftermarket electric vehicle charging cables in the UK. The future of electric …
Information from HMRC on changes to NI rates
Date: Thursday 22 September 2022
The government has announced in-year reductions to National Insurance rates and the cancellation of the Health and Social Care Levy as a separate tax. HMRC are highlighting these changes to allow busi…
NGK riders fighting for Speedway honours
Date: Wednesday 21 September 2022
NGK-sponsored riders are still battling for a place on the rostrum in the 2022 FIM Speedway World Championship going into the final Grand Prix of the season. England’s Robert Lambert and Dan Bewley ar…
Launch Tech UK sees increased demand for Euro Tab III
Date: Wednesday 21 September 2022
Aftermarket diagnostics equipment supplier Launch Tech has seen demand increase for its high-end vehicle diagnostics system, Euro Tab III, as OBD-based diagnostics continue to evolve in the profession…
Exol’s high-performance products shine at the Idemitsu Super Turbo Race in Thailand
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Exol Lubricants teamed up with its Thailand distributor, Shinsiri Ltd., and KSport Thailand at the Idemitsu Super Turbo race in Thailand, to offer drivers Exol oil to support them around the racetrack…
Garages should focus on vehicle battery health after summer, says Arnold Clark Autoparts
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
With the MOT season fast approaching leading motor factor, Arnold Clark Autoparts, is encouraging garages to prepare for the increased demand – and make the most of every vehicle on the ramp – by chec…
BM Catalysts expands range for over 200 additional compatible vehicles
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter (DPF) and front pipe manufacturer, BM Catalysts, has added 35 new references in its latest range expansion. A leading supplier of emissions control devic…
Ring Carnation launches new configurable keypads
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Electrical management system manufacturer Ring Carnation has launched a new range of configurable keypads. Through its knowledge of vehicle electronics and the requirements of the blue light sector, t…
Ring urges the need to protect batteries this autumn
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Ring Automotive has reminded drivers and technicians of the need to maintain their vehicle batteries, after warm temperatures throughout summer threaten battery health as cold weather approaches. Henr…
GS Yuasa put pen to paper as POPBANGCOLOUR becomes brand ambassador
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Renowned for creating artwork using radio-controlled cars, Ian Cook, better known as POPBANGCOLOUR, joins the global battery manufacturer GS Yuasa as their latest brand ambassador. The partnership wit…
New DON website integrates commercial and passenger vehicle resources
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
TMD Friction’s braking brand, DON, has unveiled a new-look website aligning its commercial vehicle and passenger car brake offering, to give customers easy access to everything they need, all in one p…
Uncertainty hangs over precious metal prices, says BM Catalysts
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Higher interest rates and inflation are now adding further uncertainty to the prices of precious metals used in the manufacturing of catalytic converters. While some commodities are dropping – but sti…
Glen Callum Associates invests in candidate support with handy new website features
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
As part of its commitment to supporting jobseekers in their job search, Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has added a number of useful tools to its website, helping to make the process as efficient as poss…
Fil Filter Europe streamlines customer journey with TecCom implementation
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Automotive filter specialist Fil Filter Europe has streamlined its customer journey with the implementation of TecCom. Fil Filter Europe, based in Northampton, has installed the TecCom electronic trad…
Double accolade for NSK at Toyota supplier awards
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
NSK Europe is celebrating a double scoop at the prestigious Toyota Motor Europe (TME) awards: a Certificate of Recognition (in the Supply category) and a Superior Performance Award (in the Quality cat…
Corteco optimises international order processing with TecCom
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
The smoothest possible customer experience is essential for success in e-commerce. Corteco, one of the leading international IAM specialists for seals, vibration engineering, chassis components, and c…
Yuasa take charge with development and launch of YCX smart battery chargers and maintainers
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, have launched a brand-new range of fully automatic YCX smart battery chargers and maintainers at Automechanika in Frankfurt. The four-tiered range has …
Motul looks forward to its busiest Goodwood Revival programme yet
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Motul is proud to be a partner of Goodwood’s Revival meeting and heads to this year’s event with its most ambitious programme yet for this iconic event. The Motul “Garage” shop will once again return …
IAAF conference returns face-to-face for 2022
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF)’s annual conference is back for 2022 and will take place on Thursday 8th December at Double Tree Hilton in Milton Keynes. As the world returns …
BorgWarner Presents New Products for the Aftermarket at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022
Date: Tuesday 13 September 2022
BorgWarner appears with its BorgWarner Aftermarket and Delphi Technologies brands together as one T.E.A.M (Technology Experts for the Aftermarket) at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022. The booth highlights…
Bank holiday announced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral on Monday 19 September
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday. This will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations to pay their respects …
IAAF Academy launched to support aftermarket growth
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has launched a new training academy, designed to train, develop and upskill new and existing people working within the automotive aftermarket. …
Mintex provides stopping power to historic rally championship event
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
TMD Friction and its renowned braking brand Mintex provided the stopping power to the latest round of the Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR), the largest historic rally championship in the UK. Formed …
MAHLE introduces new references for energy-efficient future
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has introduced over 200 new-to-range filters to its ever-growing product range, to meet the growing demand for energy fuel-efficient filters in the market. The aftermarket special…
Impression Communications takes to running trails with Severn Valley Trail Run sponsorship
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
Impression Communications is sponsoring the Severn Valley Trail Run, a running event taking place within the Severn Valley Country Park, Shropshire, to continue its commitment to supporting local comm…
Lambert achieves second SGP podium
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
England’s Robert Lambert – who is sponsored by NGK – is celebrating after recording back-to-back podium places in the 2022 FIM Speedway World Championship. The 24-year-old finished in second place beh…
OSRAM and Ring appoint new Workshop Solutions Van Sales Manager
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
OSRAM and Ring has appointed a new Workshop Solutions Van Sales Manager, Ehsan Ali, after receiving widespread interest throughout the UK and Ireland for the joint initiative since it hit the road ear…
ELTA Automotive joins IAAF membership
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the latest member, ELTA Automotive, to join its impressive membership roster. ELTA Automotive is a major automotive component imp…
Textar-sponsored Newell takes podium at Convoy in the Park
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
John Newell took his Textar-sponsored MAN TGS truck to a second-place finish at this weekend’s British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC), against the backdrop of a celebration of everything trucks. Leg…
Third podium in four for Lucas Oil
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Ayumu Iwasa put in another excellent performance for DAMS in Round 12 of the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship at Circuit Zandvoort, securing his fifth podium this season in the Lucas oil-sponsored car.…
Dan’s the man again in Poland
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
British Speedway ace Dan Bewley has achieved back-to-back Grand Prix victories after winning in Poland with NGK stablemate Robert Lambert also making the podium. Bewley won the Betard FIM Speedway GP …
Shaftec’s new website organised in clear colour-coded Drive. Steer. Stop. Sections
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Shaftec has introduced a dynamic new mobile-friendly website www.shaftec.com for its customers across the UK & European independent automotive aftermarket (IAM). With links to three comprehensive …
GS Yuasa micro brochure will cut paper waste at Automechanika
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd have unveiled a new micro brochure for Automechanika Frankfurt 2022. The pocket-sized product will make an enormous impact in both reducing paper waste and highlighting the…
TecAlliance provides ITG structures at a glance
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Frequent changes and the high level of complexity make it difficult to maintain an overview of the member structure of automotive international trading groups (ITGs). However, parts manufacturers rely…
vGroup International to hold Open Day at new HQ
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
vGroup International and the wider group of vGI Holdings is holding an ‘Open Day’ at the new HQ, K1, in Milton Keynes on 22 September 2022. The new facility will operate as a central hub for the compa…
Arnold Clark Autoparts to open new Chesterfield branch
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Leading national motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts is set to open a brand-new branch in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, as its nationwide network expands further. An experienced team has joined the nation…
NGK appoints new Key Accounts Manager
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd has appointed Simon Robson as Key Accounts Manager – UK & Ireland. The 49-year-old, who joins from NSK Europe where he held the position of …
New branch and IT management appointed across the Autosupplies Group
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Leading motor factor the Autosupplies Group has made three new managerial appointments across the company, with two new branch managers at Butlers Automotive and Leisureways of Rotherham, and a new gr…
OESAA acknowledges garage forum member’s influence after taking up new role with IMI
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) would like to place on record its thanks to garage forum member, Hayley Pells, who has taken on a new position with the Institute of th…