Product News
Specialist turbocharger network brings latest innovations to Autopromotec Bologna 2022
Date: Monday 20 June 2022
Melett’s Authorised Service Centre (ASC) network of highly qualified turbocharger repairers recently demonstrated its commitment to quality at Autopromotec Bologna on 25th - 28th May. A key highlight …
Clean diesel particulate filters will help in push for reduced emissions, says Fueltone Pro
Date: Monday 20 June 2022
Renewed focus has been put on emissions and net zero as the UK marks Clean Air Day 2022, however fuel additive agent Fueltone Pro says solutions are already available to reduce vehicle emissions. With…
MAHLE highlights importance of quality filtration on Clean Air Day
Date: Monday 20 June 2022
As this year’s Clean Air Day, taking place on 16th June, is putting a focus on travel, MAHLE Aftermarket is pointing to the importance of opting for quality when it comes to filtration. This Clean Air…
Corteco new-to-range: SEAL RING, VALVE STEM #49489921
Date: Monday 20 June 2022
Corteco have increased our range of OIL SEAL parts for IVECO. Our products are designed to meet the highest quality standards and are manufactured using the latest production methods. For more informa…
Uninterrupted lightness [Freudenberg Sealing Technologies]
Date: Monday 20 June 2022
We have developed various cost-effective alternatives for large-scale production(Volker Schroiff, Director, Technology Management, at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies) Plastics can do more than just i…
Ring Automotive gives new recyclable packaging the green light
Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
As part of its ongoing commitment to embrace environmentally friendly packaging options, Ring Automotive has announced that a whole host of its upgrade halogen bulb ranges will be launched in its new …
Data quality ensures success in the automotive aftermarket
Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022
Correct, standardised and up-to-date product information is the key to success in e-commerce. Only with high-quality data can users quickly find the correct replacement part at the point of sale. This…
GSF Car Parts adds DR!VE+ Filters to filtration offering
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
National automotive parts distributor, GSF Car Parts has become the UK’s exclusive distributor of DR!VE+ Filters, an OE-matching quality range of air, cabin, fuel and oil filters. DR!VE+ Filters are n…
Philips lights up the 2022 Auto Express Product Honours
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
Lumileds, the global manufacturers of Philips Automotive Lighting products, are celebrating a host of awards at the 2022 Auto Express Product Honours. The Philips Xperion 6000 Slim workshop inspection…
NEW alternator A0607S in AS-PL offer
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A0607S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - the line of products th…
OSRAM LIGHTsignal LED and HALOGEN BEACON LIGHTS shine a light in hazardous situations
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
OSRAM has introduced the LIGHTsignal LED and HALOGEN BEACON LIGHTS as part of its specialist range of warning lights to help drivers be clearly seen in dangerous situations. The OSRAM LIGHTsignal HAL …
Klarius: The Exhaust Crafter
Date: Monday 13 June 2022
Klarius has added 19 new aftermarket exhausts to its market-leading range, including replacement diesel particulate filters (DPFs) for the 2011-2015 Volkswagen Crafter van. All the latest parts, as we…
Factor One introduce "tech magazine" concept
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
With a wealth of aftermarket motor factoring experience, Factor One Marketing has identified an opportunity for motor factors to maximise on the potential opportunity in the sales of equipment, tools,…
BM Catalysts adds SCRs to its product portfolio
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
BM Catalysts has expanded its product offering by adding Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) references to its range, as it continues to remain at the forefront of development and technologies to meet …
OSRAM TRUCK FLARE helps to warn drivers of dangerous situations
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
In the event of an accident, being seen on a busy road is of paramount importance, and therefore lighting specialist OSRAM has launched the OSRAM LEDguardian®TRUCK FLARE Signal. The LED warning light …
Schaeffler strengthens bearings business and develops bearings for e-mobility
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
Innovative bearing solutions play a key role in sustainable mobility by making powertrains and chassis systems more energy efficient. In electrified vehicles, every bit of energy saved translates into…
Exol Lubricants’ Optima oil gains Jaguar Land Rover approval
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
Exol Lubricants’ Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 engine oil has been formally approved for use by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) across the majority of the manufacturer’s vehicles. The British vehicle manufacturer has …
OSRAM secures Auto Express awards commendation for Night Breaker 200
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
OSRAM’s Night Breaker 200 has received a commendation in the Headlamp Bulb category in Auto Express’ annual product awards. The OSRAM Night Breaker 200 proved popular with its 150-metre-long beam and …
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 4.69580 Glow plug
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
The glow plug is an electrically heatable heating element and protrudes into the cylinder. Since the fuel injected into the combustion chamber ignites poorly when the diesel engine is started cold, gl…
Latest ICON tool now available from SERENCO
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
ICON from Swedish diagnostic manufacturer; Autocom® is the latest diagnostic tool for cars, vans, trucks, buses and trailers. It is one of the newest and most advanced VCI’s on the market with integra…
Double hydraulic stops comes to the aftermarket
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
At a time where active suspension is becoming a reality in passenger cars and semi-active solutions are present in more segments than ever before, a collaboration between KYB and Citroën introduced a …
HELLA receives major order for innovative Coolant Control Hub
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier has received the first large-volume series order for its new Coolant Control Hub (CCH). The CCH developed by HELLA is an innovative subsystem …
Keeping together what belongs together
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
Lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions – the road that stretches before the automotive industry is clearly mapped out. Whether the journey to climate-friendly is taken with the combustion or electric…
Mintex launches new-to-range brake pads and discs (1)
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction’s Mintex marque has launched six new brake pads and three new brake discs extending its product lines to cover more vehicles. The additions to Mintex’s high…
Textar expands braking product offering with new-to-range parts
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
Aftermarket braking specialist TMD Friction has expanded its Textar brand’s brake pad and disc product offering with new-to-range parts. Seven new Textar brake pads join the range covering seven vehic…
Introducing a new range of Rotating Electrics from Apec
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
Apec sparks excitement with the launch of starter motors and alternators. The announcement sees Apec enhance its range of non-braking components with a selection of rotating electrics, combining their…
WAI expands alternator range with five new references
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier WAIglobal UK has expanded its alternators product range with five new references. WAI is meeting the needs of the constantly growing and aging car parc across the U…
HELLA develops intelligent system components for the automated charging of electric vehicles
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
The electrification of mobility continues to gain momentum. As early as 2030, two out of three newly produced vehicles worldwide will be at least partially electrified. However, among other things, th…
Small step, big effect
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
To reduce road traffic CO2 emissions, both engines and transmissions must work more efficiently. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a sealing ring for automatic transmissions that uses mic…
Banner Brings AGM Technology To CV Sector
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
Not dissimilar to the automotive sector, the requirements of commercial vehicle batteries have changed significantly over recent years. Today, not only are they responsible for engine starts, but also…
Win mega points by fitting NTK sensors… it’s a double bubble!
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
There’s never been a more rewarding time for UK workshops to fit NTK sensors. For NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd is offering members of its BoxClever UK independent garage loyalty scheme a massive incentive…
Take pride in your ride with NAPA Maintenance Sprays
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer NAPA has recently released a comprehensive suite of maintenance sprays, covering a thorough selection of cleaners, degreasers, sanitisers, adhesives, belt slips and…
3 areas to focus on to improve your bottom line: advice from Volo Commerce
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
Supply chain issues mean many sellers can't get enough products to sell and are having to pay very high transportation costs to get them. This has made it even more important to focus on profitability…
Garages putting quality first, says PartsInMotion.co.uk
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
Online automotive parts distributor PartsInMotion.co.uk is bucking the trend in the automotive aftermarket as it sees demand increase from independent garages for its expanding ranges of high-quality …
Ring Automotive adds two rapid power delivery products to jump starter range
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Ring Automotive has launched the RPPL260 and RPPL360 jump starter products, enabling super-quick charging of vehicle batteries and power delivery-enabled devices. Both the RPPL260, with its 200-amp ou…
SMP Europe reinforces importance of high-quality air mass meters
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Engine management and ignition specialist SMP Europe has reminded the aftermarket of the importance of fitting good quality air mass meters to vehicles. Also known as mass airflow sensors, they are a …
MAM Software announces eVHC and damage inspection to its TeamView app
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
MAM Software is pleased to announce the latest version of Autowork Online, its intuitive and feature-rich cloud-based garage management software which is designed to manage every aspect of running a b…
TecDoc helps parts traders reach their sales goals faster
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
The global shift of automotive parts sales towards e-commerce platforms is one of the world’s major market trends. TecAlliance, the leading data management specialist in the independent automotive aft…
First Line Ltd. adds 78 new references to range
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has expanded its product offering with 78 new references. First Line Ltd.’s constant innovation is delivering a larger product offering than ever befo…
Two new e-mobility products from LIQUI MOLY
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
LIQUI MOLY has developed a coolant for fuel cells as well as a special transmission fluid solely for electric vehicles. Both are available now. David Kaiser, Head of Research and Development at LIQUI …
Automotive chemicals for professionals at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Although LIQUI MOLY is primarily known for its oils and additives, the company offers much more than that, especially for workshops. On the one hand, these are chemical tools that make the everyday wo…
Interview with: Michael Dunkel, Director Global Category & Product Management at TMD Friction about current trends, changes and challenges on the subject of commercial vehicles
Date: Thursday 05 May 2022
Requirements for brakes for light commercial vehicles, such as the 3.5-tonne commercial vehicles, which are often used in parcel services: How do the materials differ from those in normal cars? Hydrau…
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 6.35213 Radiator
Date: Tuesday 03 May 2022
The engine’s operating temperature is regulated by the radiator. The radiator’s task is to ensure that the engine does not overheat, which can lead to serious damage to the mechanics of the engine; on…
New Delphi Technologies Academy Pass-thru training empowers technicians with dealer-level diagnostic capability
Date: Tuesday 03 May 2022
Delphi Technologies is literally giving independents the tools to grow its service offering in line with that of main dealers after enhancing its online training platform with a new module on Pass-thr…
Rain Data relaunches its website and launches Codex
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
Rain Data offers the industry's only elastic indexing of vehicle parts as an alternative to the competition. Rain Data Director Tony Waddle told us that while the company still provides bespoke data c…
SMP Europe gets technical: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors explained
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors (EGTS) are becoming more popular in modern vehicles due to tougher emissions legislation. By measuring temperature in the exhaust system and relaying back to the ECU, t…
Your dedicated Partner for new aftermarket exhausts
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
Klarius Products has added a further 10 new parts to the largest range of aftermarket exhausts available in the UK, including systems to fit the latest models of the Peugeot Partner 1.6 van. Backed up…
Banner – Powering the biker’s road ahead
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
With spring now in full swing, and following a two year period drastically interfered with by Covid-19, it apears that motorcycle fans at last can look forward to hitting the roads with a vengeance in…
Hella Gutmann provides Tesla diagnostic and VAG CSM solutions with its latest V65 Software update
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
Once again demonstrating its position as one of the leading specialists in vehicle diagnostics, Hella Gutmann has opened yet more doors for independents with the introduction of its latest V65 softwar…
Corteco: Design for sustainability
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
Plastic has a somewhat tarnished reputation. But not all plastic is made equal. Single-use products that land in the trash after just a few minutes are, of course, harmful to the environment. Yet no-o…
