Aftermarket News Archive
19 Oct 2017
Boost for UK electric and driverless car industry
Motorway services and large petrol retailers in the UK will be required to install charge points for electric cars, under plans announced today by Transport Minister John Hayes. The Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill will increase the access and availability of charge points for electric cars, while also giving the Government powers to make it
19 Oct 2017
TRW True Originals campaign wins big at Autovision Festival
Two years and six million online views later, ZF Aftermarket has brought all elements of its now truly global TRW branded ‘True Originals’ campaign together in one dynamic new storytelling narrative: trwaftermarket.com/en/overarching. Telling the stories of all previously featured ‘True Originals’, this narrative explains how they collectively transfer their individual everyday talents into taking TRW’s Corner
18 Oct 2017
Zipcar and Volkswagen now providing van fuel options in London
Members of the world’s leading car sharing network, Zipcar, will have the opportunity to drive an alternatively-fuelled Volkswagen Transporter van, as Zipcar and the manufacturer embark on a year-long pilot of petrol models in London. As in Ireland, the van market is currently dominated by diesel, and research in the UK is showing that van buyers are
12 Oct 2017
Denso provides the spark
The end of September marked the close of the 2017 MINI Challenge season, and with it an opportunity for Rebecca Jackson, Denso brand ambassador, to seal her victory in the Ladies’ Cup and clinch a top 20 championship finish overall during her first season of working with the brand. Being more familiar with sports and
09 Oct 2017
The future is clear with Trico wiper blades
Beam blades are the latest technology using a tensioned steel strip, curved to hug the windscreen across the whole blade length. They deliver better performance and the even pressure distribution results in a longer lifespan. Trico beam blades use a sealed design to help protect the blade from exposure to the elements. Beam blades are
06 Oct 2017
B&R Transpares gets Euromotive display stands
B&R Transpares, the importer and distributor of truck, bus and trailer parts in New Ross, Co. Wexford has taken delivery of two Euromotive display stands, which showcase the company’s wide selection of commercial vehicle lighting and electrical accessories. Karl Cuffe of Euromotive Components told CVWorkshop.ie that the display stands are designed to let the customer
03 Oct 2017
Autoinform Live coming soon
Autoinform Live, the automotive training show takes place this year at CTG Training, in Wolverhampton, November 25-26. A weekend of live hands-on diagnostics, where the latest latest products, technology and equipment available in the aftermarket will be showcased is promised. Autoinform Live will offer live training sessions, seminars and on vehicle demonstrations, and the opportunity
03 Oct 2017
Trico urges garages to offer free winter wiper check
With the clocks going back, winter can be a dangerous time to be on the roads, even for the most experienced driver, so to help them stay safe this winter garages should offer a free winter wiper blade check, according to wiper specialist, Trico “Whatever the weather conditions or treatment of the wiper blades, we
03 Oct 2017
Lesjöfors acquires new 65,000 sq ft distribution centre
Lesjöfors Springs has acquired and relocated to a brand new purpose-built UK distribution centre at Lindley Moor Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Thanks to continued growth in the automotive aftermarket, the UK’s leading spring supplier has moved into a 65,000 sq ft facility, offering almost 50 per cent more storage capacity than its previous premises, with
03 Oct 2017
Josam’s Cam-Aligner receives Mercedes-Benz homologation
Josam’s Cam-Aligner has received full homolgation from Mercedes-Benz for truck, bus and van applications. Sean Finnegan of Finnegan Equipment Solutions, distributors of the Josam Cam-Aligner in Ireland commented: “The Cam-aligner was formally approved as the Truckcam version. The equipment hardware package has not changed but the software has been updated to make the whole alignment