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Millions to be empowered by government plans to strengthen day-one employment rights and increase productivity of businesses
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
Every employee in Great Britain will be given the right to request flexible working – regardless of time served – under government plans to modernise the way we work. Under the plans – delivering on a…
The perfect storm – episode 2
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
Following on from our widely read article last week on external issues affecting the automotive aftermarket including container costs, raw material prices and driver shortages to name but a few, we lo…
First Line Ltd. unveils new-to-range highlights
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
Automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has introduced 44 new references to its popular product ranges, bringing relevant parts to market fast, for the ever-growing vehicle car parc. Key new…
Workshop bookings easier than ever as TechMan responds to garage requests
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
Garage Management System, TechMan has made the management of bookings even easier for users thanks to two new developments rolled out in response to garage requests. The transfer of jobs that overrun …
Schaeffler updates online catalogue
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
Schaeffler has updated the TecDoc driven online catalogue hosted on its aftermarket website – https://aftermarket.schaeffler.co.uk – to provide users with more functionality and easier access to the o…
Filling a gap
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
“We saw the need for an enhanced material solution and, given Freudenberg’s polymer material expertise, set out to develop a new family of materials that directly addressed the challenges created in a…
NGK Speedway stars fly the flag
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
NGK-sponsored stars have been battling it out for their countries in the Monster Energy FIM Speedway of Nations competition which this year has been sponsored by the company for the first-time. The ig…
The Parts Alliance appoints Mark Eburne as new President and COO
Date: Thursday 23 September 2021
Leading automotive parts distributor The Parts Alliance has appointed Mark Eburne as its new President and COO. Mark is an entrepreneurial business leader with extensive board experience at a number o…
IAAF member E-Motive Online announces two programs for manufacturers, brands and resellers to safely grow their eCommerce sales
Date: Thursday 23 September 2021
IAAF member E-Motive Online has announced two programmes to help aftermarket manufacturers, brands, distributors and resellers capitalise on their digitalisation and ecommerce efforts. These programme…
New appointment for WAI
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
Leading automotive parts supplier, WAI, has announced the appointment of Richard Davies as Business Development Manager, to help develop WAI’s activity in the commercial vehicle (CV), passenger car (P…
Office for the Internal Market opens for business
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) is part of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). It has been tasked with supporting the effective operation of the UK internal market using its economic…
DENSO and Schaeffler join forces to host technical webinars
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is pleased to reveal details of its upcoming webinars, which will be spearheaded by DENSO and Schaeffler. Tim Adams and Richard Groot, …
Two awards for HELLA: best brand in the lighting technology and lighting category as well as in the headlamp adjusters category
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
Around 7,400 readers of PROFI Werkstatt specialist magazine once again rated their favourite brands in terms of image, quality and service in 24 categories. In the lighting technology and lighting cat…
Podium result for Halfords Racing with Cataclean at Croft
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
A superb second place finish for Gordon Shedden was the highlight of a tough weekend at Croft for Halfords Racing with Cataclean in the British Touring Car Championship. Triple champion Gordon took se…
Banner’s OE pedigree integral to aftermarket strategy – and OESAA has large part to play
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
As one of the founding members of the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) and Lee Quinney sitting on the advisory board, Banner is a manufacturer committed and unequivocal abo…
Volta Trucks partners with Sibros to deliver fully connected vehicle systems to electric commercial vehicle fleets
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced that Sibros, a pioneer of deep Over-the-Air (OTA) connected vehicle systems, w…
MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy unveil breakthrough battery technology
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy have unveiled a new battery technology which offers ultra-fast recharging coupled with good power density. By combining the benefits of super capacitors and tradi…
IAAF Insight: The Perfect storm - From container costs and raw material prices to driver shortages and other logistical issues – the automotive aftermarket is not exempt, IAAF warns
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
The ripple effects of the global supply chain crisis, played out very much on our TV screens, mean the automotive aftermarket will not be exempt from disruption. We have heard from many businesses ove…
Fast supply accelerates the gas springs business
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
Lesjöfors’ gas springs business is expanding worldwide. The reasons for this are related to new sales channels and reliable deliveries as well as recovery from last year’s dip in demand caused by coro…
Our Virtual Academy launches EV masters roadshow
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
Training provider, Our Virtual Academy is set to launch a new face-to-face training department for the benefit of technicians. Our Virtual Academy Live will launch the new department with an electric …
HELLA equips electric vehicle of a European premium manufacturer with lighting and electronics products
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
The development of electromobility continues to progress and this is accompanied by a wide range of opportunities for suppliers. Firstly, in the area of drive concept/energy management, where HELLA is…
How garages can ride the MOT wave and make the most of "super September"
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
LKQ Euro Car Parts has outlined how the independent aftermarket should be capitalising on a spike in demand to ‘ride the MOT wave’ this month. The start of the Covid-19 pandemic last spring meant that…
IAAF Virtual Conference 2021 - sponsorship packages now available
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
The IAAF Virtual Conference 2021, taking place on 2 December, is entitled Aftermarket for the Future, and the event will tackle the past, present and future of the sector, supporting members’ business…
IAAF Activity Report - w/e 17 September 2021
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. Virtual Conference – sponsorship packages rel…
LIQUI MOLY company magazine, issue 09/2021
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
We just published the latest issue of our company magazine “Pictures and Stories”. There we have put together tips and tricks for our best products for sport, leisure and hobbies. We explain the vario…
NEW alternator A4138S in AS-PL offer
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A4138S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and st…
HaynesPro's acclaimed VESA application has just got better
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
Our VESA application, part of the WorkshopData electronics section, has long been highly valued by automotive technicians. At the core of VESA are the localised or concise wiring diagrams that are uni…
M-Sport Ford WRC team excels in Greece
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
The M-Sport Ford World Rally Team – whose cars are equipped with NGK spark plugs and NTK Lambda sensors – recorded four strong finishes at the end of the Acropolis Rally, finishing the World Rally Cha…
Government's Covid Response: Autumn and Winter Plan 2021
Date: Thursday 16 September 2021
The Prime Minister has now set out the government’s plan to manage Covid throughout autumn and winter of 2021. Ventilation is an important and effective mitigation to stop the spread of Covid, and bus…
NGK Speedway star hails ‘guardian angel’
Date: Thursday 16 September 2021
NGK-sponsored Swedish star Freddie Lindgren believes he had “a guardian angel by my side” after he escaped serious injury in a dramatic crash during the Danish Speedway Grand Prix. Lindgren was chasin…
Yuasa-backed Olivia Reynolds heads to Pastranaland for American adventure
Date: Thursday 16 September 2021
Eleven-year-old motocross star, Olivia Reynolds will travel to FMX freestyle legend, Travis Pastrana’s Pastranaland complex in Maryland for a two-week adrenaline fuelled trip, having personally been i…
Tax changes for Health and Social Care
Date: Friday 10 September 2021
The government has recently announced tax changes to fund £12 billion a year to be spent on the NHS and social care across the UK. National Insurance contributions (NICs) will increase by 1.25% for on…
HELLA at the Automechanika Frankfurt Digital Plus
Date: Friday 10 September 2021
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier, and Hella Gutmann Solutions will be presenting themselves on the online platform of the Automechanika Frankfurt Digital Plus from 14th to 16t…
New oil for Haldex couplings
Date: Friday 10 September 2021
All-wheel vehicles made by Audi, Opel, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Volvo usually have a Haldex clutch. This also powers the rear wheels – but only when necessary. This type of clutch requires a specia…
IAAF to launch new Product & Services eBulletin
Date: Friday 10 September 2021
IAAF is to launch a second eBulletin, complementing its existing weekly eBulletin to members. The Federation’s Friday eBulletin has continued to grow in stature and reach, with record high open rates …
IAAF Activity Report - w/e 10 September 2021
Date: Friday 10 September 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. Virtual ConferenceThank you to the many membe…
Transport Secretary encourages UK to switch to electric vehicles
Date: Friday 10 September 2021
Drivers up and down the country can explore making the switch to an electric vehicle this World EV day with a new government-backed app the Transport Secretary set out yesterday (9 September 2021). As…
TMD Friction offers support to Martin House Hospice
Date: Friday 10 September 2021
TMD Friction UK has supported Martin House Hospice, based in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, donating two branded rucksacks, two Bluetooth speakers and two teddies. Martin House provides family-led care for…
Messe Frankfurt launches UK Garage and Bodyshop Event for 2022 in response to market demand
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
Messe Frankfurt, organisers of Automechanika Birmingham and auto:resource welcomes the return of face-to-face events with the launch of The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, the UK's dedicated event for t…
It's time for a new leadership model
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
Too many leaders have been conditioned to think of leadership only in terms of power and control. But there is a better way to lead, this kind of leadership requires a special kind of leader: a situat…
Group synergies provide worldwide supply chain to electric car producer
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
The business and customer base of the Lesjöfors Group is constantly changing and expanding from new sales and acquisitions. Many of our customers are global companies operating in tough competition. A…
TecAlliance certifies Corteco as “Premier Data Supplier”
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
Corteco is one of the first companies certified as "Premier Data Supplier" (PDS) by TecAlliance for its exemplary data quality. TecAlliance is Europe's leading information, service and communication p…
HELLA presents innovative solutions for the mobility of the future at IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier will be presenting a wide range of innovative lighting and electronics solutions for the mobility of the future at the IAA Mobility 2021 (7th …
TechMan Euro Car Parts integration brings more time-savings
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
Workshops across the UK have applauded TechMan for its recent integration of the Euro Car Parts catalogue which has brought further time-saving benefits to the Garage Management System. TechMan users …
IAA Mobility: climate-friendly solutions for all kinds of mobility – Bosch is generating sales of more than one billion euros with electromobility
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
In electromobility, no other company offers as many options as Bosch: from e-bikes to construction machinery, and from silicon carbide chips to pre-integrated e-axle modules. And this is paying off: i…
MAHLE updates eCatalogue solution for faster parts search
Date: Wednesday 08 September 2021
MAHLE Aftermarket’s eCatalogue is now provided by TecAlliance and has undergone functionality updates to offer an even easier and faster parts search solution on a computer and mobile app. MAHLE’s eCa…
IAAF continues membership expansion, adding Dal Corso Group to its roster
Date: Tuesday 07 September 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) welcomes leadership development and management training company, Dal Corso Group, to its growing membership, as it continues to bolster its aut…
IAAF Virtual Conference 2021 – “Aftermarket for the future”
Date: Friday 03 September 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Virtual Conference 2021 will be titled Aftermarket for the Future, as the event looks to address the biggest challenges and opportunities the i…
Craig McCracken becomes IAAF vice-president
Date: Friday 03 September 2021
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Craig McCracken, Group Factor Manager at Arnold Clark Autoparts as new vice-president. In becoming vice-president and then president …
IAAF Activity Report - w/e 3 September 2021
Date: Friday 03 September 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. Conference countdown beginsThe IAAF Virtual C…
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