IAAF Member News
Award-winning innovation: MEYLE receives TOP 100 Innovation Award
Date: Thursday 02 December 2021
Back in March, the Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE was awarded the TOP 100 Innovation Award. This makes MEYLE one of the most innovative companies in the German SME sector. Last Friday, November 26, …
Schaeffler to buy ‘green steel‘ from Swedish start-up company H2greensteel
Date: Thursday 02 December 2021
After recently announcing its target of becoming climate-neutral by 2040, Schaeffler has entered into an agreement with Swedish start-up company H2greensteel (H2GS), to annually purchase 100,000 tons …
NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd - sales awards
Date: Thursday 02 December 2021
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK has been honouring members of its sales team. The original equipment (OE) supplier of spark plugs, glow plugs, NTK Lambda and other engine management sensors, presen…
IAAF adds MEHA Automotive to its membership
Date: Friday 26 November 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has grown its membership further with the addition of leading supplier of metalliferous products, MEHA Automotive UK. MEHA Automotive UK produc…
IFA Annual Awards 2021
Date: Friday 26 November 2021
The IFA annual dinner took place this year at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester on 20th November. A great turnout of 168 guests from across the automotive industry were invited to thank them all for their…
Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd acquire RNH Solutions
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a global distributor of business solutions for the distributive trades, is pleased to announce the acquisition of RNH Solutions. RNH have been a long standing partne…
Newell & Wright Motorsport finishes BTRC season on high
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
The British Truck Racing Championships (BTRC) 2021 came to an exciting end on 6th and 7th November at Brands Hatch, with Textar-sponsored Newell & Wright successfully finishing in fourth place. Br…
Yuasa powers Matt Edwards to record-breaking third British Rally Championship
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
Yuasa are celebrating another successful season in motorsport, as Yuasa Rally driver Matt Edwards made history by becoming the first ever back-to-back-to-back British Rally Champion. The accolade came…
If Santa Claus drove a car………
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
What would it look like? Would it run on an alternative energy source such as electric, hydrogen, or…. chocolate? Would Santa be able to use ADAS, or would his chief elf accompany him to navigate? Onc…
Schaeffler and DENSO team up for the latest FEAD-focused ‘Tea-break Training’ session
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
The Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team was back in action recently, with a slightly different ‘Tea-break training’ session, this time teaming up with fellow original equipment (OE) manufacturer DENSO,…
Delphi Technologies Academy EV content enhanced with high voltage battery insight
Date: Monday 22 November 2021
Only weeks after launching its new online training platform, Delphi Technologies has further enhanced the electrified vehicle content with the addition of a virtual insight into the workings of a high…
Brislington Motor Services wins the star prize in the AAG ‘LuK - Every One A Winner’ clutch promotion
Date: Friday 19 November 2021
Neil Bryant, of Brislington Motor Services in Bristol, has claimed the top prize in the AAG/LuK ‘Every One A Winner’ 2021 scratchcard promotion. Everybody buying a LuK RepSet clutch kit and LuK DMF co…
Bringing together the industry's greatest minds
Date: Friday 19 November 2021
The international TecDoc community came together to discuss what's next in the digital aftermarket. 500 representatives of leading parts manufacturers from around the world followed the invitation to …
Put the win into winter with one of GS Yuasa’s snack packs
Date: Friday 19 November 2021
Following on from their popular Summer of Sport and Sporting Autumn snack packs, GS Yuasa have announced their Winter Warmer snack pack, bringing workshops across the UK a much needed pick me up to be…
Lucas Oil’s 2021 London-Brighton Run
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
On Sunday 7th November , The National Motor Museum took part in the Annual London-Brighton veteran car run. The Museum’s 1903 Daimler (AA11) motor car travelled the 60 miles in good time, with the hel…
BorgWarner named in Forbes’ World’s Top Female Friendly Companies
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
BorgWarner, a global leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market, today announced that it has been recognized on Forbes’ list of “World’s Top Female Frien…
ZF Aftermarket calls on Commercial Vehicle Sector to prepare for electrification
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
ZF Aftermarket is calling on the commercial vehicle sector to ensure they are well prepared for the mass electrification of its vehicles. This message goes out to motor factors, workshops and supplier…
An important platform for the independent aftermarket: successful conclusion of the Digital MEYLE Exhibition 2021
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
The Hamburg manufacturer MEYLE is highly satisfied – MEYLE product and technical experts welcomed close to 500 participants from more than 26 countries to the digital trade show MEYLE Exhibition Hambu…
Ford recognizes Dayco Mexico facility amongst ChEP 100 Best Managed Companies for 2020
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
Delivering technological innovations and premium quality products is something that Dayco believes at the core, for over 115 years. Recently, Dayco’s San Luis Potosi (SLP), Mexico facility, is selecte…
LKQ Euro Car Parts 'Fit it for me' platform delivers £1M for independent garages
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
Fit It For Me, the online platform from LKQ Euro Car Parts that matches vehicle owners with independent garages, has now helped to generate £1m of additional labour for the independent aftermarket. La…
Banner launches handy winter sales promotion
Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
It’s winter promotion time once again, and this year Banner - one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of batteries and battery accessories – has devised a campaign that literally fits like a glove! The …
Schaeffler e-axle wins Golden Steering Wheel award
Date: Monday 15 November 2021
Schaeffler, the automotive and industrial supplier has received the Golden Steering Wheel (“Goldenes Lenkrad”) award for its 2-in-1 electric axle system. Offered by German car magazine “AUTO BILD” and…
AutoCare signs up its 900th garage
Date: Monday 15 November 2021
AutoCare is pleased to announce they have signed up its 900th garage, making it the largest independent garage network in the UK. MRT Autopoint LLP in Telford signed up with GroupAuto member Priorslee…
LKQ Euro Car Parts garage karting tournament winners crowned
Date: Monday 15 November 2021
The LKQ Euro Car Parts 2021 garage karting tournament has come to a thrilling conclusion after more than six weeks of action on the racetrack. More than 1,200 garages from across the country took part…
Arnold Clark Autoparts unveils Consumables catalogue
Date: Monday 15 November 2021
Arnold Clark Autoparts has launched its new Consumables catalogue, offering customers more than 7,000 consumables products to choose from, including in-demand products that will help them prepare for …
The Parts Allliance rebrands as GSF Car Parts, introducing one national brand
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
National motor factor business group The Parts Alliance has rebranded to GSF Car Parts, introducing one trading name across its 170 sites for the first time. The business, which traded locally under h…
Workshops rush to register for the new NGK BoxClever App
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
Workshops were quick to sign up for NGK’s new BoxClever App when they visited the company’s stand at this week’s MechanEx Show at Sandown Park. The App enables members of the ignition and sensor speci…
Mintex-sponsored Lewis Brown races to Mini Challenge Championship victory
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021
Mintex-sponsored Lewis Brown has secured third place in the JCW MINI CHALLENGE Championships for 2021. Brown dominated the final weekend of racing at Brands Hatch on 23rd and 24th October, kicking off…
First Line Ltd. 2022 wall planners now available
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021
First Line Ltd. has once again launched its popular wall planners for the new year, with the 2022 edition now available for factors and workshops to claim online. Each full year planner is double-side…
Do you have excess and obsolete stock?
Date: Friday 05 November 2021
Make money selling those parts you’ve had stored away for years and help to generate less waste and open your customer base with an online marketplace just for the automotive industry. VPM is a market…
Sustainability below the ground
Date: Friday 05 November 2021
Freudenberg battery companies XALT Energy and Freudenberg Battery Power Systems have forged a successful relationship with MacLean, the largest Canadian-based mining equipment manufacturer, to further…
Immediately responding to customer needs
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
TecAlliance, a leading data management specialist in the independent automotive aftermarket, has introduced the new interface Instant Data Processing (IDP) to revolutionise the handling of product dat…
NGK to host racing stars at Motorcycle Live
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
Three-time World Speedway Champion Tai Woffinden and Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness will be signing autographs on ignition specialist NGK’s stand at Motorcycle Live next month. The iconic racer…
OESAA gearing up for Autoinform Live – last chance for technicians to purchase a ticket!
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
There are still opportunities for technicians to join renowned original equipment manufacturers for a weekend of exclusive and hands-on training at the GTG Academy for Autoinform Live, which takes pla…
Thomas Group enjoy a day out with friends
Date: Thursday 04 November 2021
Some of the team at the Thomas Group had a day out of the office recently to participate in the annual Clay Pigeon Shooting event. They invited friends from across the UK and from partnering companies…
Victory for Coates in MINI CHALLENGE finale
Date: Tuesday 02 November 2021
NGK-sponsored Max Coates is looking forward to next season’s MINI CHALLENGE after a winning the final race of this season’s championship at Brands Hatch GP circuit. The victory landed Coates fifth pla…
Podium day for Halfords Racing with Cataclean
Date: Monday 01 November 2021
A superb day to round out the British Touring Car Championship netted a podium in each race at Brands Hatch for Halfords Racing with Cataclean. Drivers Gordon Shedden and Dan Rowbottom were at the poi…
AS-PL received a distinction during the "Gryf Gospodarczy 2021" gala
Date: Friday 29 October 2021
On October 26th, at the Baltic Opera, XXII “Pomorska Nagroda Gryf Gospodarczy 2021” gala took place. Among 32 participating in the competition companies, AS-PL was one of the finalists. The company wa…
LIQUI MOLY achieves previous year’s turnover within ten months
Date: Friday 29 October 2021
Today, the Ulm-based lubricant specialist exceeded its total 2020 sales of 611 million euro. This had already represented an all-time high. In 2021, the company is heading for the highest sales growth…
SHW Performance: TecDoc facilitates entry into the automotive aftermarket
Date: Friday 29 October 2021
SHW sells more than 290 brake disc types for the high-performance segment in the independent automotive aftermarket under the SHW Performance brand. TecDoc Catalogue solutions are supporting the compa…
Delphi Technologies’ investment in Smart Mobility Venture Capital Fund creates a potential disruptive impact for the aftermarket
Date: Thursday 28 October 2021
Delphi Technologies Aftermarket has joined forces with NEXUS Automotive International and Mobilion Ventures in investing in high-tech start-ups that are focused on developing aftermarket solutions for…
Schaeffler Group to be climate neutral by 2040
Date: Wednesday 27 October 2021
The Schaeffler Group will be operating as a climate-neutral company from 2040. This objective covers the entire supply chain and is underpinned by ambitious mid-term sustainability targets. The Schaef…
Motorcycle chemicals at the EICMA
Date: Wednesday 27 October 2021
LIQUI MOLY is one of the few manufacturers of additives created especially for motorcycles. These are chemical tools that can perform certain tasks faster, more simply and more cost-effectively than b…
Charlie makes the podium in Praga championship
Date: Wednesday 27 October 2021
NGK-sponsored Charlie Martin has claimed third place in the Praga championship standings of the 2021 Britcar Endurance Championship after securing two fourth place finishes at the title-decider at Don…
LKQ Euro Car Parts backing aftermarket to help tackle battery failure with ‘Test to Earn’ offer
Date: Monday 25 October 2021
LKQ Euro Car Parts is encouraging independent garages and bodyshops to support good battery health in the run-up to winter with the launch of its ‘Test to Earn’ initiative. Exclusively on offer to LKQ…
International solution for global success
Date: Monday 25 October 2021
TecAlliance, one of the leading data management specialists in the independent automotive parts market, has developed the new online catalogue ECat for MAHLE Aftermarket. It is based on the TecDoc Whi…
Kick it like LIQUI MOLY
Date: Monday 25 October 2021
LIQUI MOLY have just published the latest issue of their company magazine “Pictures and Stories”. They show which products are used to make vehicles fit for the cold season. But it is not just the tec…
Autotech Academy’s first female intern highlights her journey into the automotive industry
Date: Monday 25 October 2021
A female vehicle technician has kick-started her career through an Autotech Academy internship. Sophie Hemming candidly admits that securing a vehicle technician role was frequently challenging in mal…
Working hand in hand with Cobots
Date: Monday 25 October 2021
“Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is currently using cobots at eight locations,” said Ralf Maisack, who is pressing ahead with the strategic development of cobots in the company’s Technology & Inn…
Comline Auto Parts and Richardson Racing set to round out Porsche Carrera Cup GB season in style
Date: Monday 25 October 2021
Comline Auto Parts (Comline) will conclude a successful debut season with Richardson Racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship by extending its branding across all three of the team’s 911 GT3 …
