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An MOT wave is about to hit and preparing now is the key, says LKQ Euro Car Parts
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
The last 18 months have turned the traditional MOT demand curve on its head. And while this caused initial uncertainty for the independent aftermarket, there is now significant opportunity on the hori…
New posters for businesses to display to remind staff and customers of continuing covid actions
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
Now that the government has lifted all restrictions under step 4 of the roadmap, businesses are being reminded to remove any outdated covid-secure posters they may still have on display. Updated workp…
IAAF activity update - w/e 30 July 2021
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
This last week has seen the IAAF involved in a variety of activities including: Farewell to Wendy WilliamsonThe IAAF has bid farewell to retiring chief executive Wendy Williamson. Joined by her collea…
Switched on - more drivers now expect next car to be electric or hybrid than petrol or diesel
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
New research released recently reveals that the number of drivers expecting their next car to be fully electric has risen by 32% in twelve months. A study for Kwik Fit reveals that 11% of drivers who …
DfT relaunches Freight Portal
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
Businesses can save money with free, impartial advice from the recently relaunched and improved Freight Portal. The Freight Portal provides easy to use information and impartial advice about: driving…
IAAF hits landmark figure with 1000th eBulletin
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
Today’s IAAF eBulletin is number 1,000! This is a fantastic achievement as the federation continues with its aim to supply the automotive aftermarket with the latest industry news, trends and updates.…
‘Good luck, Wendy!’ – Williamson steps down as Chief Executive
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) waves a fond farewell to Wendy Williamson, after successfully leading the federation through a number of historic changes as IAAF chief executi…
Podium finish for Cole Trucksport and Borg & Beck at Thruxton
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
Cole Trucksport had a successful weekend at the latest British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) race meeting, held at Thruxton Circuit on 3rd and 4th July, securing three podium finishes. Simon Cole a…
LKQ Europe with Double-digit EBITDA Margin in the Second Quarter 2021
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) today reported second quarter 2021 results that reflect strength for the Company in a number of key metrics including total revenue, segment margins and free cash flow. In…
UK AFCAR formed to lobby govt on BER
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
A coalition, comprising automotive trade associations and commercial organisations, has been formed to lobby the UK government on upholding the rights of the independent aftermarket and consumers in t…
New portal simplifies returns process
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
The new warranty and returns process, brought to market by Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT – the joint sales and marketing initiative from Fourth and TecAlliance – is suc…
IAAF activity update
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
UK AFCAR Assembles The IAAF has formed a coalition comprising automotive trade associations and commercial organisations to lobby the UK government on upholding the rights of the independent aftermark…
NEW! IAAF Insight: Access to in-vehicle data
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
The big issue:Connected cars allow innovative remote functions that enable multiple new uses Remote access to highly granular in-vehicle data enables advanced analytics including predictive failure an…
NGK welcomes Chris Barrett to sales team
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd has appointed Chris Barrett as a new Sales Representative. The 53-year-old takes over the Home Counties and ‘M1 Corridor’ area previously covere…
New Working Safely guidance has now been published
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
To support businesses and the self-employed to continue to work safely during the pandemic as England moves to Step 4, the Government has published updated Working Safely guidance. The guidance cover …
Changes to right to work checks from 1 July
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
Following the deadline for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme, the process for completing right-to-work checks on EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens has now changed. Employers can no longer accept EU p…
A1 and TRICO celebrate success of charity promotion with two weeks left to go
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
A1 Motor Stores’ members have welcomed TRICO’s initiative to donate £1 of every set of the wiper manufacturer’s blades sold through their stores, to a charity that hosts driving days for disabled peop…
TechMan Service Assist to boost garage customer confidence
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
Workshops using the TechMan Garage Management System now have access to more than 450 interactive and narrated videos to help explain servicing and repairs on a comprehensive range of vehicle parts an…
Exol gains further approvals on gas engine oil range
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
Leading lubricants supplier, Exol Lubricants, has received further manufacturer approvals for its high-quality gas engine oils range. The company’s Taurus GEO CH G240 (M518) high performance gas engin…
Banner posts positive financial performance whilst announcing Agenda 2030 strategy
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
Leading European battery and battery accessories manufacturer, Banner, has posted positive financial performance figures despite the challenges experienced during its 2020/21 FY (1 April 2020 to 31 Ma…
A summary of the automotive labour market
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has produced its annual sector baseline report for 2021. The content of the report is generated from Emsi data, which gives a view of industry occupations in:…
CJRS Update
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
Business are reminded that CJRS claims for July can now be submitted and must be made by Monday 16 August. Employers can claim 70% of furloughed employees' usual wages for the hours not worked, up to …
Fantasy Football
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
Ben has created a giant industry Fantasy Football League with an amazing end of season prize. Not only that, but there will be prizes for second and third places, along with a monthly prize of £50 so …
Training for “The Climb” – Ben’s Industry Leader Challenge (ILC) Fundraiser 2021
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
The weekend of 11th & 12th July saw various team members meet in Snowdonia for their first training session. To view the video, click on the link below. For those who don’t know, this year’s ILC f…
TMD Friction´s training courses receive quality approval - Braking supplier to offer high quality, independently certified and approved courses
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
TMD Friction has successfully achieved the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Accreditation, offering businesses and industry personnel globally recognised approved training for the Independent Aft…
Air quality - Highways England's programme of activity
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
Highways England is implementing a programme of measures around the country to improve air quality at specific locations on the strategic road network. These locations are called Pollution Climate Map…
NGK Speedway stars roar into action
Date: Wednesday 21 July 2021
There was a strong start to the 2021 FIM World Speedway Championship by NGK-sponsored riders at the season’s first two Grand Prix in the Czech Republic. Three riders made the final of the first SGP in…
Chrissy in positive mood for Brands Hatch
Date: Wednesday 21 July 2021
NGK-sponsored motorcycle ace Chrissy Rouse heads to Brands Hatch this weekend (July 23-25) for the Pirelli National Superstock championship looking to build on his third place in the standings. After …
HELLA: New full-LED rear lamp for 24-volt truck and trailer applications
Date: Wednesday 21 July 2021
Individualisation, safety and future viability: these three keywords characterise the new full-LED modular rear lamp that lighting and electronics expert HELLA, has launched especially for 24-volt tru…
Expanded new GS Yuasa automotive auxiliary battery range revealed
Date: Wednesday 21 July 2021
GS Yuasa, market leader for automotive batteries, have announced they have given their HJ auxiliary batteries range a fresh new look and expanded the range by adding four new popular types. The new HJ…
Pro-active CAT and DPF management service unlocks thousands of pounds per branch for stockists and distributors
Date: Tuesday 20 July 2021
Replacement catalytic converters (CATs) and diesel particulate filters (DPFs) are important to keep vehicles compliant with emissions standards. The problem that distributors and stockists face is tha…
Government publishes world’s first ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
Cleaner air, healthier communities and tens of thousands of new green jobs are set to become reality thanks to the UK’s revolutionary Transport decarbonisation plan, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps a…
GaraShield backs ‘Females in Focus’ event
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
GaraShield has pledged its support to females in the automotive industry by sponsoring the upcoming 'Females in Focus' ladies networking lunch, hosted by the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) at…
Partbusters donates £1,500 to Great Ormond Street Hospital
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
UK automotive parts distributor, Partbusters, has made a generous donation to the Great Ormond Street Hospital, raising approximately £1,500 for the charity. The figure included £600 from takings from…
Eurocams is the latest member to join IAAF
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed the latest addition to its growing membership network, supplier of automotive components, Eurocams Ltd. Established in 1999, Euroc…
Webinar tackles big issues on “electrification of the aftermarket”
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
Auto:resource and Automechanika Birmingham have successfully held the latest automotive aftermarket industry webinar ‘Electrification of the Aftermarket’. The webinar, hosted by Mark Field, featured Q…
First Line Ltd reaches a new milestone with its extensive aftermarket Steering & Suspension range
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
As part of its commitment to offering a comprehensive and relevant range of products, First Line Ltd is continuing to invest in its Steering & Suspension portfolio and has now achieved a new miles…
NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford unveils hybrid rally car
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
The NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team has unveiled a prototype of the new Puma Rally1 rally car that will help usher in an exciting new era of electrified competition in the FIA World Rally …
NGK Speedway stars ready for start of 2021 World Championship
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
Triple World Speedway Champion Tai Woffinden is among five NGK-sponsored riders looking forward to next weekend’s start to this year’s championship. The Briton aims to go one better than last year whe…
We are DVSA: Annual Review 2020 to 2021
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
Over the last year, DVSA has worked hard to help everyone stay safe on Britain's roads and support critical workers in the national response to the pandemic and have recently presented the ‘We are DVS…
Tips from Ben on how to manage your money
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
Each year, Ben supports many people who are struggling to make ends meet. In fact, money worries are one of the biggest reasons why people ask for help. To help, they've created a money section on the…
VARTA: ‘Joining OESAA was a no-brainer!’
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
With a history going back more than a century, with its batteries factory-fitted by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and trusted by millions of drivers globally, VARTA is the ideal member for t…
Automechanika launches Digital Review of auto:resource
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
After a successful six-month start, auto:resource brought to you by automechanika, has collated its most popular content with the most views from its aftermarket community in a newly launched Digital …
FIGIEFA welcomes Biden's Executive Order on Promoting Competition
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
On the 9th of July, US President Joe Biden released an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. This order could eventually have implications for the automotive aftermarket. T…
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies maintains prime service parts supplier status for Honda
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
As one of 22 selected service parts suppliers for American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Freudenberg Filtration Technologies was presented the Honda Service Parts Supplier Award 2021 during this year’s virtu…
HELLA launches new S-series work lamps
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier, is launching a new work lamp series for agricultural machinery, construction machinery, forklifts, trucks, trailers and municipal vehicles, w…
Schaeffler and Brembo launch "dynamic collaboration"
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
Schaeffler and Brembo will present the first-ever ‘dynamic collaboration’ between two original equipment manufacturers at Autoinform Live 2021. In a 40-second clip, Schaeffler REPXPERT, Mike Tomkins, …
Japanese Ambassador visits GS Yuasa plant to see multi-million pound investment plans
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
Japanese Ambassador to the UK, Hayashi Hajime, visited global battery manufacturer GS Yuasa’s factory in Ebbw Vale on Friday 9 July as part of an official two-day visit to Wales to celebrate the stron…
HELLA is once again recognised by General Motors as Supplier of the Year
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
HELLA, the lighting and electronics expert, has once again been named Supplier of the Year by the North American car manufacturer General Motors (GM), making it an award winner for three years in a ro…
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT app adds VIN reader to its range of abilities
Date: Thursday 15 July 2021
Created ‘By experts - For experts’, Schaeffler’s REPXPERT service programme is designed to equip vehicle technicians with the information they need to make professional repairs simpler and more effici…
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