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LCV growth: Don’t miss out on the van-demic opportunity says LKQ Euro Car Parts

30 June 2021

The pandemic has helped turn van servicing, maintenance and repairs into a serious growth area, and garages should not pass up on the opportunity, according… Read More

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46% would consider an EV in the next five years

29 June 2021

46% of those, who do not currently own a EV or hybrid would consider buying one in the next five years, a survey has… Read More

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IAAF Annual Conference continues virtual format in 2021

29 June 2021

The IAAF Annual Conference will be virtual again this year, the industry and country continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Federation’s Annual… Read More

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Plugging the skills gap: IGA offers subsidised EV training

28 June 2021

The IGA is offering subsidised Hybrid/EV Level 3 training to its members with a view to helping address the shortage of EV-trained technicians in the… Read More

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TechMan unveils MOT Data Refresh function

25 June 2021

Data Refresh, a new service which ensures customer information is up-to-date, has been added to the TechMan garage management systemLeo Freebairn of TechMan said: “Our… Read More

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Car production still slowed by pandemic supply shortages

25 June 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic is still impacting on UK car production, with overall numbers still down compared to 2019 as component shortages persist. Despite this, May… Read More

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Automotive career scheme appoints first Ambassador

25 June 2021

Samantha Anscombe, a Parts Advisor at Sytner and one of the winners at the Autocar’s Great Women Rising Stars awards has become the first Ambassador… Read More

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The measure of a car or van: IAAF campaigns on access to data

25 June 2021

The IAAF has teamed up with a pan-continental coalition representing the automotive aftermarket in Europe, including FIGIEFA, which is calling on the EU to accept… Read More

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Tyres not left behind

24 June 2021

Motorists may be more aware of their tyres than you might think, according to a new survey that found 77% would personally check or have… Read More

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So solid crew: NGK announces fuel cells initiative

24 June 2021

NGK Spark Plugs has committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), and as part of that, is working on a solid oxide fuel cells… Read More