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    IAAF fights MOT announcement

    The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has claimed it will “fight” government plans to ...

    The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has claimed it will “fight” government plans to extend the MOT.  This follows the government’s decision to launch a public consultation into th ...

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    VLS issues oil change warning

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has warned motorists not to put off essential oil chan ...

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has warned motorists not to put off essential oil changes and top ups, despite pressure on household spending. Mike Bewsey, Chairman of VLS, said: “R ...

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    Michelin offers EV tyre advice

    Michelin has carried out research which shows drivers of electric cars (EVs) planning to drive over the w ...

    Michelin has carried out research which shows drivers of electric cars (EVs) planning to drive over the winter period could boost battery range by up to 10% when using EV-specific tyres. With more tha ...

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    Charity co-founder receives King's medal

    Co-founder of the Speed Of Sight charity and one of the world’s fastest blind men, Mike Newman, has been ...

    Co-founder of the Speed Of Sight charity and one of the world’s fastest blind men, Mike Newman, has been honoured with a British Empire Medal. The medal has been awarded for services to people with di ...

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    Charity makes urgent appeal

    A Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder growth charity, providing military veterans a new mission and brings aid ...

    A Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder growth charity, providing military veterans a new mission and brings aid in crisis situations, is seeking a critical funding boost for 2023. Veterans In Action (VIA) i ...

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    IAAF holds annual conference

    The IAAF has held its annual conference, taking place on 8 December, with the theme of overcoming adversi ...

    The IAAF has held its annual conference, taking place on 8 December, with the theme of overcoming adversity for a prosperous automotive aftermarket future. The Federation’s conference, the largest in ...

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    Ben launches Christmas project

    Ben has launched a Christmas families project to support individuals and their families who are in financ ...

    Ben has launched a Christmas families project to support individuals and their families who are in financial difficulty or urgent need. Ben has already provided vital support for many families and ind ...

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    Understanding the right oil for your workshop

    Castrol and The Race Group are proud sponsors of The Blend but, unfortunately, due to the Queens passing ...

    Castrol and The Race Group are proud sponsors of The Blend but, unfortunately, due to the Queens passing Castrol were unable to attend the conference in person. In modern automotive, all garages are t ...

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    Schaeffler hails event a success

    Schaeffler has hailed the success of its REPXPERT team’s Academy Live roadshow at York College in Novembe ...

    Schaeffler has hailed the success of its REPXPERT team’s Academy Live roadshow at York College in November. The event received a turnout of over 100 technicians eager to listen and learn to increase t ...

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    Motorists delaying vehicle servicing

    BookMyGarage.com has revealed a third of motorists say they are likely or very likely to either delay or ...

    BookMyGarage.com has revealed a third of motorists say they are likely or very likely to either delay or skip having their vehicle serviced in the next 12 months due to the cost of living crisis. This ...

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    Ben launches Health & Wellbeing survey

    Ben has announced the launch of its 2022 Health and Wellbeing survey and is encouraging as many people as ...

    Ben has announced the launch of its 2022 Health and Wellbeing survey and is encouraging as many people as possible who work in the automotive industry to share their feedback. The automotive charity w ...

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    PMM launches episode 6 of podcast

    The latest episode of the PMM podcast has arrived and this time we are taking a look at 'Diagnostics: The ...

    The latest episode of the PMM podcast has arrived and this time we are taking a look at 'Diagnostics: The Problem Finder For Mechanics'. The average new car has over 100 sensors, 100 electrical compon ...

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    IAAF opens voting for awards

    Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) has announced voting for its ‘Pride of the Afterma ...

    Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) has announced voting for its ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’ Awards is now live. The winners will be revealed at the federation’s event in December. T ...

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    OSRAM and Ring partner for virtual rally

    OSRAM and Ring have put over 100 virtual rally stars to the test in its eSports event running simultaneou ...

    OSRAM and Ring have put over 100 virtual rally stars to the test in its eSports event running simultaneously with the final round of the British Rally Championship (BRC), the Cambrian Rally. The eSpor ...

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    Maha announces Mechanex attendance

    Maha UK has announced its decision to exhibit at next month’s Mechanex event, when it returns to Sandown ...

    Maha UK has announced its decision to exhibit at next month’s Mechanex event, when it returns to Sandown Park, Surrey, 8th & 9th November. Its team of experts will demonstrate the capabilities of ...

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