KYB S-EPS Races to Victory in Daytona 24

15 Mar 2019

Wayne Taylor Racing’s No. 10 Konica Minolta DPi Cadillac has won the Rolex 24 race at Daytona, in a vehicle using KYB Sport Electronic Power Steering (S-EPS). The team drivers were Jordan Taylor, Renger van der Zande, Kamui Kobayashi and Fernando…

Ring Backs TyreSafe Charity to Help Raise Tyre Safety Awareness

13 Mar 2019

Ring, the leading European lighting and automotive aftermarket specialist, has become a supporter of TyreSafe, the UK’s charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance and the dangers of defective and illegal tyres. As a supporter,…

Charity benefits from local automotive business raffle

13 Mar 2019

Wolverhampton-based automotive parts distributors Monmore Auto Parts and Midwest Auto Parts recently held a Christmas raffle to raise much needed funds for local charity The Haven. Each branch was given a Christmas hamper to raffle out to customers at £1…

Evaluation of EU Block Exemption Regulation begins

12 Mar 2019

IAAF and FIGIEFA jointly working to prepare feedback. The IAAF has announced it is working in conjunction with FIGIEFA to give input to the EU Commission’s review of the Block Exemption Regulation (BER) (EU) No 461/2010, which is now underway…

Countdown begins to Lucas engine management switchover

11 Mar 2019

An additional 1500 parts will be added to the Lucas engine management range when Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE) becomes the official UK & Ireland licensee on 1 May 2019. From this date, UK customers will benefit from the considerable…

MAHLE’s new troubleshooting guide to support technicians

08 Mar 2019

Bilston, UK – March 2019 – MAHLE Aftermarket has re-released a troubleshooting guide for technicians, aimed at offering technical support on potential issues caused by engine components and filters. Titled ‘Engine Components and Filters: Damage Profiles, Probable Causes and Prevention’,…

Borg & Beck Filtration

06 Mar 2019

BORG & BECK FILTRATION The Importance of Cabin Filter Replacement Replacing cabin filters when a vehicle is in for a service is usually part of the service schedule, but it is quite often overlooked, as many vehicle owners don’t know…

Alliance Automotive Group acquires PartsPoint Group

05 Mar 2019

Leading European automotive aftermarket group Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of PartsPoint Group (PartsPoint).

Truck-Lite have released ‘Gen 2’ of the iconic Model 900 rear lamp

05 Mar 2019

Truck-Lite launched the model 900 intelligent LED rear lamp back in 2016 at the IAA. This iconic lamp with its signature look has become a popular choice for fleets and trailer builders alike. The M900 already combines in-built intelligence, multiple…

New Trailer Plate Legislation

05 Mar 2019

From Thursday 28th March 2019, DVLA have stated that it will be a legal requirement for certain trailers travelling abroad to be registered. When registered with the DVLA, trailers must display a trailer registration number plate as well as the…