aftermarket
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Acquisitions and deals 12 AugVertu Motors acquires new vehicle lighting businesses
Vertu Motors has acquired global vehicle lighting businesses Powerbulbs and Car Bulbs Direct, to join its existing online car parts retailer, Aceparts.
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Aftersales 4 JunEurorepar Car Service backs campaign to support motor trade
Eurorepar Car Service has pledged its support for a government petition to provide an action plan and offer financial support for the motor trade.
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Aftersales 13 MayMOT bookings rose 160% year-on-year in 'positive' April
MOT bookings rose 160% year-on-year last month as the aftermarket sector performed "ahead of expectations" in a lockdown-hit Q1.
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People News 4 MarWendy Williamson to retire as IAAF chief executive
IAAF chief executive Wendy Williamson has confirmed that she will retire in August, after a seven-year tenure.
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Car Dealer News 25 JanStoneacre signs 15-year lease on 65,100sq-ft parts and logistic hub
Stoneacre Motor Group has signed a 15-year lease on a 65,100sq-ft Parts and Logistic Hub in Doncaster.
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Latest News 10 SepAutomechanika Birmingham announces free digitalisation webinar
The organisers of Automechanika Birmingham are hosting a free webinar that will outline how digitalisation is changing the way business is conducted in the automotive aftermarket.
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Latest News 13 JulIAAF to explore Coronavirus effects in new online briefing
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is hosting a webinar to look at how the Coronavirus pandemic has affected the automotive aftermarket industry and the opportunities that have emerged as a result.
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Manufacturer 26 JunPSA Group launches Distrigo Relay parts distribution in UK
PSA Group is extending its Distrigo multi-brand spare parts distribution service with a secondary network, Distrigo Relay, to offer greater parts support to its UK trade businesses and partners.
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Car Dealer News 23 JunRobins & Day relocates three new Distrigo parts hub to include Vauxhall
The PSA-Group owned Robins & Day car retail group has opened three new Distrigo parts hubs within the last four weeks.
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Aftersales 11 MayAftersales departments have lost almost 6% of 2020 turnover in lockdown
Automotive aftersales operations have suffered a loss equivalent to 5.8% of their expected annual turnover in the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown period to May 3, GiPA UK research has revealed.
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Supplier News 3 JanEuro Car Parts founder Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia resigns
Euro Car Parts founder Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia has resigned his position amid changes at the top of the aftermarket supplier - 40 years after starting the business with an investment of £5,000.
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Aftersales 26 NovMG celebrates ‘record-breaking year’ at aftersales conference
MG Motor UK has celebrated exceeding all of its aftersales targets on the back of new car sales which have already exceeded 2017's full-year sales by 85.6%.
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Supplier News 22 Nov
Garage boss hit with 11-year directorship ban
Former Northern 4x4 Centre boss Stewart Rogers has been handed an 11-year directorship ban after he defied a previous five-year order to run his Auto Testing Limited (ATL) business.
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Supplier News 5 NovAutoclenz to open Crewe alloy wheel repair centre
Autoclenz will open an Alloy Wheel Repair Centre in Crewe for trade and public customers on November 14.
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Car Dealer News 23 OctTrustFord to expand into Scotland with PartsPlus aftermarket offering
TrustFord is preparing to expand into Scotland as it takes a central role in Ford of Britain’s new Parts Plus wholesale parts network.
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Aftersales 15 JunConnected cars ‘threaten the livelihood of the aftermarket’, says IAAF chief executive
Legislation must prevent car manufacturers from monopolising access to connected car data in a bid to protect the ‘livelihood of the aftermarket’, says IAAF chief executive Wendy Williamson.
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Opinion 12 FebEmbracing ecommerce and selling parts online - guest opinion
Stephen Hardy of FPX outlines the challenge for automotive parts operations to transfer their products and services onto an easily navigable ecommerce site.
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Aftersales 2 Jan3D printing builds Mini customisation options
Mini owners will be able to benefit from a range of bespoke features for their cars as the brand takes advantage of 3D printing and laser lettering technology to widen their accessory options.
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Acquisitions and deals 18 Sep
The Parts Alliance acquires BBC Superfactors
The Parts Alliance has expanded with a takeover of Blackburn Brakes Holding, which runs seven BBC Superfactors depots across Lancashire.
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Acquisitions and deals 8 AugThe Parts Alliance acquired in £205m Uni-Select deal
Leading aftermarket parts supplier The Parts Alliance has been acquired by Canada-based Uni-Select Inc for £205m.
