DENSO tackling automotive aftermarket challenges: a look at future trends affecting independent workshops

20 Aug 2019

Few industries operate at such a rapid pace as the European aftermarket. From servicing new vehicles with increasing use of electrical systems, to the struggle to attract top talent and compete with main dealers, independent workshops across Europe are…

Upsurge in support for Your Car – Your Choice pilot project

19 Aug 2019

Campaign attracts wider support throughout the UK The Your Car – Your Choice campaign is receiving widespread industry support, following the launch of a pilot project in Chesterfield. Following a highly successful garage awareness day in Chesterfield, in which garages were able to find out more…

HELLA presents future concepts at the IAA 2019

16 Aug 2019

Exceed possibilities: HELLA presents future concepts at the IAA 2019 Focusing on solutions for electric mobility and autonomous driving Chipping Warden, 16 August 2019. HELLA, the lighting and electronics expert will be presenting solutions for the mobility of the future…

Hella Gutmann Solutions announces software update for mega macs devices

14 Aug 2019

Version 56 will be available on 8th August. Chipping Warden. August 2019. As Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) become more prevalent in the vehicle car parc, it is vital that all independent workshops understand the technology and are equipped to handle working on these systems. Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) has…

Alliance Automotive Group acquires Auto Stores Motor Factors

08 Aug 2019

AAG UK has just completed the acquisition of Auto Stores Motor Factors (ASMF) , a former member of the PDP Group. ASMF operates from seven branches, four in the West Midlands and three in the South West. The relevant teams…

Garages ask for MAHLE by name, says FMP

30 Jul 2019

Bilston, UK – July 2019 – FMP Motor Factors has sold MAHLE product from the day it first opened its doors to start trading back in January 1997, with its garage customers now very familiar with the brand and the…

BBIF urges aftermarket to help promote battery industry

30 Jul 2019

Follows new Government alliance on battery misrepresentation The British Battery Industry Federation (BBIF) is calling upon the automotive industry to join its ranks and lend support to its campaign after meeting with Government to discuss misrepresentation of batteries. The Product…

Roadlink’s Powell partnership gaining traction

26 Jul 2019

Roadlink International has been the braking partner of choice for Steve Powell Racing for five years, as the leading CV parts supplier supports the truck racing champion in the 2019 British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) for what is turning into…

DAYCO LAUNCHES HEAVY DUTY AUXILIARY BELT KITS

26 Jul 2019

To further assist both installers and parts suppliers, Dayco has introduced a range of auxiliary belt kits, with the prefix KPV, that combine the necessary original equipment (OE) quality belt/belts and the accompanying tensioners/idlers, to allow a complete FEAD (front…

IAAF hails lobbying success with battery exclusion from Offensive Weapons Bill

17 Jul 2019

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is delighted to announce that following intense lobbying over the last year in conjunction with several of its members and the British Battery Industry Federation (BBIF), the Government has now confirmed that batteries will…