Aftermarket News Archive
28 Sep 2017
Denso launches new Camshaft and Crankshaft sensors
Denso has added 10 Camshaft and Crankshaft Position Sensors to its existing collection, helping the aftermarket to boost sales in time for winter by improving injection and ignition controls for customers. The five new Denso Crankshaft Position Sensors have 129 unique applications across the Toyota and Lexus range incorporating both past and present vehicle models.
26 Sep 2017
Sogefi appoints new Aftermarket General Manager
Sogefi has appointed Françoise Blais as Independent Aftermarket General Manager within its Filtration Business Unit. Françoise Blais, 52, brings with her 12 years of experience in the Independent Aftermarket, and for the last two years as Marketing Strategy and Digital Director for Valeo Service worldwide. Before that she worked for 15 years in the powertool
26 Sep 2017
FER AGM to discuss petrol and diesel engine ban
The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers (FER) has announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday, October 7 at IAAF offices in Birmingham. The Federation, which celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2017, has added new members this year and held very successful regional meetings, providing members with an insight into FER activity and
25 Sep 2017
Allied Nippon offering the complete package to the aftermarket
The aftermarket has never been short of competition between brands but seldom has a category seen the level of competition that currently exists within the brake pads segment. At last count, there were no fewer than 60 different brake pad options to choose from here in Ireland and, with such a level of choice, customers
22 Sep 2017
Knorr-Bremse signs up to commercial vehicle initiative
Knorr-Bremse has signed up to a commercial vehicle initiative, “Quality is Added Value” that brings together prominent manufacturers of automotive components for the aftermarket. “Quality is Added Value” is a German initiative (“Qualität ist Mehrwert”) that aims to boost boost awareness of the importance of quality during vehicle repairs, and to this end, the initiative
22 Sep 2017
Ben launches Ben4Business
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people, has launched a new package for businesses, called Ben4Business. This offering is set to increase awareness about Ben and its services to people working in the industry by partnering with automotive companies. This new approach will, in
21 Sep 2017
Delphi teams with BlackBerry QNX for autonomous driving solution
Delphi Automotive a global leader in autonomous driving technology has signed a commercial partnership agreement with BlackBerry Limited to provide the operating system for its autonomous driving system. Delphi and Blackberry QNX will collaborate to bolster software performance and safety in their operating system to advance autonomous driving technology. Delphi’s fully integrated automated driving solution,
20 Sep 2017
Sachs – proven performance
The rich history of the Sachs brand is characterised by technical innovations and enthusiastic fans. Its position as the leading driveline and chassis brand for cars, commercial and rail vehicles, agricultural and construction machinery as well as racing vehicles in international motorsports, has grown over many decades. With a new multimedia, storytelling campaign, ZF Aftermarket
19 Sep 2017
Toyota launches new used Car Programme
Toyota Ireland has launched Toyota Plus, the brand’s pan-European used car programme. The Toyota Plus programme focuses on a high level of quality and standards and a premium retail experience, resulting in peace of mind and value for used car customers. In order for a vehicle to become a Toyota Plus approved used car, it
14 Sep 2017
Size isn’t everything
Like many things in life, it’s not the size of your workshop that matters. It’s what you do with it that counts! Most workshops now recognise the role that professional four wheel alignment can play in boosting the fortunes of a workshop. From improving levels of customer care, reducing customer comebacks, improving operational efficiency or