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SMMT announces UK car manufacturing fell in May

|Date: June 26, 2020

SMMT announces UK car manufacturing fell in May

According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK car manufactur ...

According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK car manufacturing output fell -95.4% in May with just 5,314 vehicles rolling off production lines. The perfor ...

June 26, 2020
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Schaeffler adds more installation guides to REPXPERT

|Date: June 25, 2020

Schaeffler adds more installation guides to REPXPERT

Following the launch of its LuK clutch step-by-step replacement guides on the REPXPERT online technical p ...

Following the launch of its LuK clutch step-by-step replacement guides on the REPXPERT online technical portal, Schaeffler UK has added more detailed installation guides – this time covering INA belt ...

June 25, 2020
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ECOBAT offers start-stop battery training

|Date: June 24, 2020

ECOBAT offers start-stop battery training

Following the launch of its ONE BOX start-stop battery testing and installation solution, ECOBAT Battery ...

Following the launch of its ONE BOX start-stop battery testing and installation solution, ECOBAT Battery Technologies (ECOBAT) has released a free start-stop battery training, assessment and certifica ...

June 24, 2020
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ACEA revises forecast for passenger car registrations

|Date: June 23, 2020

ACEA revises forecast for passenger car registrations

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has radically revised its 2020 forecast for pas ...

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has radically revised its 2020 forecast for passenger car registrations, down to about -25%. This is in the light of the major economic crisis ...

June 23, 2020
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Hella Gutmann Solutions launches ADAS video

|Date: June 22, 2020

Hella Gutmann Solutions launches ADAS video

Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) has released a video, which focuses on advanced driver assistance systems ( ...

Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) has released a video, which focuses on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and the importance of recalibrating them. The full video can be viewed on the HGS’ YouTub ...

June 22, 2020
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VLS escalates engine oil case to Trading Standards

|Date: June 19, 2020

VLS escalates engine oil case to Trading Standards

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has escalated case 154 to Trading Standards, which rel ...

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has escalated case 154 to Trading Standards, which relates to a fully synthetic 5W30 oil, following months of investigation. VLS received a complaint ...

June 19, 2020
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IAAF introduces virtual Industry Briefing Sessions

|Date: June 17, 2020

IAAF introduces virtual Industry Briefing Sessions

Members of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) are being offered the opportunity to ...

Members of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) are being offered the opportunity to keep up to date with industry insights, trends and opportunities through a virtual platform. Af ...

June 17, 2020
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OSRAM expands Trust Programme

|Date: June 15, 2020

OSRAM expands Trust Programme

OSRAM has expanded its Trust Programme as counterfeit parts continue to be a problem in the aftermarket. ...

OSRAM has expanded its Trust Programme as counterfeit parts continue to be a problem in the aftermarket. OSRAM has urged businesses in the automotive aftermarket to ensure they are purchasing from cre ...

June 15, 2020
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Comline launches social media campaign

|Date: June 12, 2020

Comline launches social media campaign

Comline has announced the launch of a social media competition designed to fill the void left by the post ...

Comline has announced the launch of a social media competition designed to fill the void left by the postponement of EURO 2020. Focusing on automotive, yet harnessing a typical football tournament for ...

June 12, 2020
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RWC offers all-in-one EV compliance

|Date: June 11, 2020

RWC offers all-in-one EV compliance

RWC has announced it will be offering EV Workshop Safety Packs at reduced rates when purchased alongside ...

RWC has announced it will be offering EV Workshop Safety Packs at reduced rates when purchased alongside its IMI approved EV training course. The global electric vehicle (EV) industry reportedly gener ...

June 11, 2020
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EDT Automotive announces free installation offer

|Date: June 10, 2020

EDT Automotive announces free installation offer

EDT Automotive has announced it will be offering garages an added incentive to join its network of treatm ...

EDT Automotive has announced it will be offering garages an added incentive to join its network of treatment centres during June. As more garages continue to reopen and increase their trading hours, E ...

June 10, 2020
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CCM weathers the COVID-19 pandemic

|Date: June 09, 2020

CCM weathers the COVID-19 pandemic

With the devastating news regarding the outbreak of COVID-19 that has presented an exceedingly difficult ...

With the devastating news regarding the outbreak of COVID-19 that has presented an exceedingly difficult challenge for everyone, Tina Drayson, Operations Manager for CCM, explains how they have weathe ...

June 09, 2020
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Avia Autos outlines approach to resuming services

|Date: June 05, 2020

Avia Autos outlines approach to resuming services

Hayley Pells of Avia Autos runs through returning to work and the approach that has been taken to resume ...

Hayley Pells of Avia Autos runs through returning to work and the approach that has been taken to resume services while making adaptations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Returning to work was surpri ...

June 05, 2020
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IAAF adds Cataclean to membership

|Date: June 04, 2020

IAAF adds Cataclean to membership

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added Cataclean Global Limited to its member ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added Cataclean Global Limited to its membership. Cataclean is a complete fuel and exhaust system cleaner for all petrol, diesel and hybrid ...

June 04, 2020
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OSRAM launches LED driving lights range

|Date: June 03, 2020

OSRAM launches LED driving lights range

OSRAM has launched a range of LED driving lights to the passenger car market, offering a variety of perfo ...

OSRAM has launched a range of LED driving lights to the passenger car market, offering a variety of performances, shapes and beam patterns. There are four series to choose from: Multifunctional, Funct ...

June 03, 2020
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