IAAF Member News
Glen Callum Associates offers advice on hiring and candidate engagement strategy
Date: Friday 11 March 2022
With businesses feeling the impact of a tight recruitment market, Glen Callum Associates (GCA) is offering key advice on how to develop hiring and candidate engagement strategies, while also looking a…
sales-i Webinar | Doing more with less, to sell smarter with Bickers
Date: Friday 11 March 2022
Calling all product sales teams. Join IAAF member sales-i in a free webinar as they sit down with Rob Sheldon, Head of Sales, and Charlie Rawson, Website Co-ordinator from leading motorcycle product d…
LKQ Euro Car Parts CEO, Andy Hamilton highlights the importance of ongoing investment in auto:resource interview
Date: Friday 11 March 2022
auto:resource, the digital platform launched by the organisers of Automechanika & The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, recently sat down with the CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, Andy Hamilton, to explor…
Platinum International Ltd.
Date: Friday 11 March 2022
Established in 2002, Platinum International Limited have worked tirelessly to become the UK’s largest battery and lubricants distributor. Their commitment to customers remains consistent; to challenge…
OSRAM and Ring Workshop Solutions Van sets off to bring latest products and equipment direct to technicians
Date: Friday 11 March 2022
The fully stocked Workshop Solutions Van from automotive aftermarket specialists, OSRAM and Ring, has begun its journey throughout the UK and Ireland, teaming up with distributors to bring the latest …
vGroup International launch the Conscious Carpet
Date: Friday 11 March 2022
vGroup International, the UK’s leading supplier of floor protection to the new and used automotive sector, is committed to being at the forefront of new product developments. ‘Conscious Carpet’ is the…
GS Yuasa partner with Car Throttle to return iconic G-Wiz back to the road for the first time in a decade
Date: Friday 11 March 2022
Global battery manufacturer and UK market leader for automotive, GS Yuasa, have partnered with the popular automotive YouTube channel Car Throttle. The partnership sees GS Yuasa support the overhaul o…
NGK sponsors TT legend John McGuinness
Date: Wednesday 02 March 2022
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK has announced it is to sponsor motorcycle racing legend John McGuinness at this year’s Isle of Man TT and throughout the 2022 season. The 49-year-old Englishman has …
NGK announces all-star 2022 World Speedway Championship line-up
Date: Wednesday 02 March 2022
Long-term Speedway supporter NGK is sponsoring an all-star group of riders in the 2022 World Speedway Championship. The ignition and sensor specialist is to continue to support three-time World Champi…
M-Sport struggles in Sweden
Date: Wednesday 02 March 2022
Rally Sweden proved to be an eventful and challenging rally for the NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford WRC team, following the highs of Monte Carlo last month. Fast and tricky conditions in the new northern e…
Exol Lubricants to make waves with Fox in jet ski championships
Date: Tuesday 01 March 2022
Exol Lubricants will join forces with 18-year-old jet skier Danielle Fox as she takes part in the high-octane JSRA British Jetsport Championships. Fox, based near Exol Lubricants’ blending plant in Ro…
NGK achieves charity milestone
Date: Tuesday 01 March 2022
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK has achieved an impressive milestone by raising £20,000 for a leading UK charity. The company has raised the money for Macmillan Cancer Support through a series of f…
TMD Friction technical team takes on EV & Hybrid training
Date: Tuesday 01 March 2022
TMD Friction’s UK technical team has successfully passed the IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement, as the company continues to look ahead and make key investments…
Schaeffler begins tour of independent workshops on quest to ‘listen, learn and support’
Date: Monday 28 February 2022
As part of Schaeffler’s ongoing commitment to the independent sector, the company is keen to gauge the opinion of the many professional vehicle technicians that fit its original equipment (OE) parts, …
Mintex Racing on the starting grid for 2022
Date: Monday 28 February 2022
Braking friction specialists TMD Friction has unveiled its Mintex motorsport calendar for 2022. Covering both circuit racing and forest rallying, Mintex will be the sole braking supplier to national c…
TMD Friction named as runner-up in motor factor supplier awards
Date: Monday 28 February 2022
Braking friction specialists TMD Friction have been named as runners up in leading UK motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts’ Supplier of the Year awards. Recognising efforts in parts availability, techn…
LIQUI MOLY establishes subsidiary in the UK
Date: Monday 28 February 2022
The oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY continues its growth course in the UK and has now established the subsidiary LIQUI MOLY UK. “This will enable us to better exploit the potential offered by t…
Personnel changes to the HELLA Management Board: Michel Favre becomes Chief Executive Officer; Yves Andres takes over the Lighting Business Group
Date: Monday 28 February 2022
During its recent meeting, the HELLA Shareholder Committee resolved on the appointment of Michel Favre and Yves Andres as new members of the Management Board of HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA. Michel Favre…
NGK-sponsored M-Sport looks to continue hot start in cold climate
Date: Friday 25 February 2022
The NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team is set to tackle the wintry conditions of Rally Sweden following its impressive start to the 2022 FIA World Rally Championship in Monte Carlo last month…
F-Gas qualification critical for technicians ahead of air con season, says LKQ Euro Car Parts
Date: Friday 25 February 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts is urging technicians to ensure they are F-Gas-qualified in line with legislation that restricts who can handle R134a Refrigerant. From March, LKQ Euro Car Parts will only sell R134…
LIQUI MOLY CEO Ernst Prost says goodbye with a huge surprise
Date: Thursday 24 February 2022
Simply retiring quietly would not be in keeping with the style of this lubricant specialist's Managing Director. On his last day at work, 22 February 2022, he gave each of his 1000 colleagues a gift. …
ENEOS takes off in Europe with TecDoc
Date: Thursday 24 February 2022
ENEOS Europe has decided to present its premium-quality motor oils and transmission fluids in the TecDoc Catalogue. This lays the foundation for the successful expansion of ENEOS’ business activities …
Lucas Oil confirms 2022 support for DAMS F2 racing team
Date: Wednesday 23 February 2022
Lucas Oil and the French F2 racing team DAMS will continue their partnership throughout the 2022 season. The deal was confirmed shortly after former F1 racing driver Christopher Pic signed an agreemen…
LKQ Europe shows impressive Performance for the Full Year 2021 with good Growth in Revenue and Segment EBITDA Margins
Date: Monday 21 February 2022
LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), the parent company of LKQ Europe, yesterday reported fourth quarter and full year 2021 results that reflect continued progress with the Company`s operational excellence …
“Automotive aftermarket experiencing unprecedented levels of new roles” says Glen Callum Associates
Date: Friday 18 February 2022
Glen Callum Associates (GCA) is enjoying the increased number of job roles that follow a downturn but is warning that the boom from the pandemic doesn’t come without challenges for companies looking t…
Arnold Clark Autoparts rewards garages for their spend with A-Points loyalty scheme
Date: Wednesday 16 February 2022
Arnold Clark Autoparts has added new products to its A-Points loyalty scheme, rewarding garages for their spend. With an increased range of available qualifying products, garages can quickly accrue A-…
DENSO Aftermarket launches its revised website
Date: Tuesday 15 February 2022
DENSO Aftermarket’s website has received an update. With new content, features and visuals, the company has rethought its design to make it as intuitive and helpful to aftermarket professionals as is …
LIQUI MOLY: Good news in challenging times
Date: Monday 14 February 2022
LIQUI MOLY not only closed 2021 with record sales of 733 million euro. Earnings before taxes also soared to 38 million euro – an increase of a good 40 percent. “This is a great result for a difficult …
MJAllen Automotive to house National Auto Parts brand and more…
Date: Friday 11 February 2022
MJAllen Automotive has become the new parent company of the National Auto Parts (NAP) brand, as part of a wider plan to align the Automotive business with other MJAllen Group companies. Speaking exclu…
KYB UK Celebrates 25th Year as a leading supplier in the UK and Irish Independent Automotive Aftermarket
Date: Friday 11 February 2022
KYB UK has held celebrations to commemorate the company’s 25th anniversary. As a subsidiary of KYB Europe GmbH, KYB UK – originally named Kayaba UK - was first registered as a UK company on 9th Decemb…
Schaeffler - Making workshop life simpler, despite the complexity
Date: Thursday 10 February 2022
Cars are continuing to evolve, becoming more powerful, more environmentally friendly, more comfortable, and safer. At the same time, they are becoming more complex, and with each new innovation, indep…
One and a half million views in a week!
Date: Thursday 10 February 2022
"Alternator Crime Story" had a great start and a week after its premiere it was displayed over 1,500,000 times! The premiere of "Alternator Crime Story" was not scheduled for the 1st of February 2022 …
TMD Friction announces plans to recruit more apprentices
Date: Thursday 10 February 2022
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, global automotive manufacturer TMD Friction has announced plans to recruit even more apprentices. Currently the Hartlepool-based company employs 18 apprentices in…
Banner winter promotion proves the ‘Perfect Fit’
Date: Tuesday 08 February 2022
As Banner brings the curtain down on its latest winter sales promotion, the leading manufacturer of batteries and battery accessories has hailed it another campaign success. Indeed feedback from the a…
NGK sets sights on the online gaming community with ESPORTS CUP
Date: Tuesday 08 February 2022
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK’s technology can be found in vehicles competing at the highest levels of motorsport and now the company is excited to announce the extension of its racing presence t…
Valeo continues IMI Approved Centre status
Date: Tuesday 08 February 2022
Valeo Service UK has invested in developing future UK automotive technicians by continuing its status as an Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Approved Centre. As a world-renowned OE automotive par…
VARTA power the Kamaz-master team to victory at the Dakar rally!
Date: Tuesday 08 February 2022
The “KAMAZ-master” team took the first 4 positions at the Dakar rally 2022, which ended on the 14th of January. In the general classification, first place was taken by Dmitry Sotnikov’s crew, who beca…
FA Cup heroes Kidderminster Harriers receive Exol support
Date: Friday 04 February 2022
Exol Lubricants, the UK’s largest independent lubricants company, has joined forces with National League North side Kidderminster Harriers football club, which will see the lubricant specialist’s bran…
BM Catalysts achieves Premier Data Supplier accreditation
Date: Friday 04 February 2022
BM Catalysts, Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket catalytic converters, DPFs and front pipes, has been awarded Premier Data Supplier status by TecDoc. TecDoc is one of the world’s leading aut…
The Turbo Guy achieve BSI:9001 accreditation
Date: Friday 04 February 2022
The Turbo Guy have been working with the University of Abertay towards certifying their existing Quality Management System. Over a 3 year period they have helped to transform many aspects of their bus…
Autotech Academy sponsors former junior race winner’s Ginetta GT5 Challenge debut
Date: Friday 04 February 2022
Autotech Academy are proud to announce the sponsorship of race driver Ruben Hage, ahead of his participation in the coveted Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT5 Challenge this year. Ruben’s progression to t…
FAURECIA is new majority shareholder of HELLA
Date: Wednesday 02 February 2022
FAURECIA, a global leader in the automotive industry, has successfully completed the acquisition of HELLA, the lighting and electronics specialist, after receiving all the necessary regulatory approva…
IAAF kickstarts 2022 by adding Rain Data to roster
Date: Wednesday 02 February 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has kickstarted the new year by adding data cataloguing specialist, Rain Data, to its membership network. Rain Data provides innovative data ca…
"Alternator Crime Story" - the latest production for the 30th anniversary of AS-PL
Date: Wednesday 02 February 2022
The latest movie "Alternator Crime Story" is a sequel to "Alternator Love Story". The premiere was planned for February 1 for a reason. On this day AS-PL Sp. z o.o. celebrates its 30th anniversary. On…
Yuasa get set for takeoff with world famous air display team The Blades
Date: Wednesday 02 February 2022
Yuasa, a brand of global battery manufacturer GS Yuasa, are taking their sponsorship programme to new heights by teaming up with world famous air display team The Blades. The partnership will see Yuas…
TMD Friction UK supports young automotive learners
Date: Wednesday 02 February 2022
TMD Friction, through its Mintex braking brand, has teamed up with Rallysport Engineering Academy in Essex to support its young students with their motor vehicle studies. Rallysport Engineering specia…
IAAF welcomes Gosnay’s to its membership
Date: Wednesday 02 February 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is continuing to bolster its growing network and has added its second new member of the year, Gosnay’s Engineering Company Ltd to its membershi…
Technical training is vital and with the LOTM competition, it can also be rewarding, says DENSO
Date: Tuesday 01 February 2022
As one of the largest original equipment component and system suppliers to vehicle manufacturers around the world, DENSO is dedicated to the spread of technical knowledge to the aftermarket to make a …
Arnold Clark Autoparts reveals nominations for its Supplier of the Year 2021
Date: Tuesday 01 February 2022
Arnold Clark Autoparts has unveiled nominations for its Supplier of the Year awards. The awards reflect more than ten companies’ outstanding efforts during 2021 across several categories including eas…
Schaeffler’s latest ‘Tea-break Training’ session to focus on REPXPERT
Date: Tuesday 01 February 2022
Continuing the theme from last year, the Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team is back in action with more ‘Tea-break Training’ on the 1st March at 12:30 and 2nd March at 12:30 & 18:30, with a new se…
