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    The Blend attracts record numbers

    The Blend 2025 has marked the largest gathering in its six-year history and raised more than £44,000 for ...

    The Blend 2025 has marked the largest gathering in its six-year history and raised more than £44,000 for automotive industry charity Ben. The total included contributions from the conference itself, t ...

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    Apec launches E-Catalogue

    Apec has announced the launch of its E-Catalogue, designed with customers in mind to make it easier to id ...

    Apec has announced the launch of its E-Catalogue, designed with customers in mind to make it easier to identify and source the correct components. The updated Apec E-Catalogue features improved produc ...

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    FORVIA HELLA launches FlatLight technology

    FORVIA HELLA has announced the first market launch of FlatLight technology as a daytime running light. Af ...

    FORVIA HELLA has announced the first market launch of FlatLight technology as a daytime running light. After the technology was successfully launched in series production for rear applications in 2024 ...

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    Survey reveals top driver challenges with garages

    A survey from FixMyCar has highlighted the challenges drivers face when booking garages, with poor servic ...

    A survey from FixMyCar has highlighted the challenges drivers face when booking garages, with poor service reportedly the biggest deal-breaker. The survey of 2,000 drivers revealed 64% said they would ...

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    LKQ partners with Snap Finance

    LKQ has partnered with Snap Finance to offer flexible finance, in a bid to help technicians kit out their ...

    LKQ has partnered with Snap Finance to offer flexible finance, in a bid to help technicians kit out their toolbox faster. Technicians can now spread the cost of essential tools, parts and training thr ...

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    Minister confirms MOT fee review

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport (DfT ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport (DfT) it is reviewing the MOT test fee and will consult with stakeholders later this year. The anno ...

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    Ben launches latest training course

    Ben has launched its Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training course which has been created for ...

    Ben has launched its Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training course which has been created for all employees across the automotive industry. The course covers the impact of EDI, strategies ...

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    Bridgestone launches tyre safety campaign

    Bridgestone has doubled down on its tyre safety efforts with two campaigns to provide peace of mind for m ...

    Bridgestone has doubled down on its tyre safety efforts with two campaigns to provide peace of mind for motorists, featuring an offer of seasonal car care packs for thousands of drivers. With National ...

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    IGA launches RMI Insurance Services

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced the launch of RMI Insurance Services, a wholly own ...

    The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced the launch of RMI Insurance Services, a wholly owned and independent insurance broker dedicated exclusively to the automotive sector. This servic ...

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    Ben gears up for ‘Race Across Britain’ challenge

    Ben has launched its second Race Across Britain challenge, the three-day racing challenge across the UK i ...

    Ben has launched its second Race Across Britain challenge, the three-day racing challenge across the UK inspired by BBC TV series, Race Across the World. Teams of two will take on a journey, navigatin ...

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    VLS investigates Stellantis specification

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has launched a widespread market investigation and iss ...

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has launched a widespread market investigation and issued a caution over engine oils making claims against the Stellantis FPW 9.55535/03 specificatio ...

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    Valeo offers free clutch inspection training

    Valeo Service UK has revealed it's helping garages and vehicle technicians sharpen their skills with a fr ...

    Valeo Service UK has revealed it's helping garages and vehicle technicians sharpen their skills with a free training module on clutch inspection, now available via the Valeo Tech Academy platform. Des ...

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    Delphi Academy hosts Tesla training

    Delphi Academy has partnered with North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) to host f ...

    Delphi Academy has partnered with North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) to host free Tesla Service & Maintenance training at the MIRA Technology Institute on Monday 20 Octo ...

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    Niterra expands NTK Vehicle Electronics portfolio

    Niterra UK has announced the expansion of its NTK Vehicle Electronics portfolio with the launch of a thro ...

    Niterra UK has announced the expansion of its NTK Vehicle Electronics portfolio with the launch of a throttle body range. The line-up features an initial 74 part numbers covering mechanical, hybrid an ...

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    HELLA to showcase full workshop support

    HELLA has announced it will showcase the latest Hella Gutmann diagnostic and ADAS calibration solutions a ...

    HELLA has announced it will showcase the latest Hella Gutmann diagnostic and ADAS calibration solutions at The Blend 2025. Taking place on Saturday 18 October at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, HELL ...

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