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New CEO at GiPA Group

22 February 2022

Automotive aftermarket intelligence provider GiPA Group has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer. Almudena Benedito has been named as the new CEO, replacing Eric Devos,… Read More

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Marketing appointment for Melett

17 January 2022

Melett has appointed Rebecca Johnson as Marketing Executive, with a view to develop the company’s profile via social media, digital marketing and exhibitions.Commenting on her… Read More

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Double-win for Kalimex at JLM Awards

6 January 2022

Kalimex, UK distributors of JLM Lubricants was won two awards at the second JLM Lubricants Distributor awards’ ceremony, held recently as a combined digital/live event… Read More

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Castrol/Bosch team-up comes to UK

30 November 2021

A collaboration between Castrol and Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, where they recommend each other’s products and services in their respective garage networks, has been brought to… Read More

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VLS: Marketing claims corrected

24 November 2021

A VLS cased closed recently after the organisation successfully worked with MPM Lubricants to clarify product claims. A number of MPM Lubricants claimed Mercedes-Benz approvals,… Read More

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Castrol launches new large garage programme

3 November 2021

Castrol has launched a new own branded workshop programme for larger independents, with the first garage to take it on based in Warwickshire.Castrol Auto Service… Read More

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KYB expands online training offering

14 September 2021

KYB Europe has updated its website to include more technical and training content.The site’s Support Zone includes tools to help identify suspension components. Meanwhile, the… Read More

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Bestselling marketing author supports DPF Doctor Network

15 June 2021

In a collaboration supported by Kalimex, bestselling marketing author Dee Blick is working with Darren Darling, founder of The DPF Doctor Network, to provide marketing… Read More

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IMI members can join Eurorepar at a discount

27 May 2021

IMI members are now able to join the Eurorepar Car Service network at a discounted rate. Using a special code, IMI members can get their… Read More

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Branded Mobile Mechanic: New programme from Castrol

30 April 2021

Castrol has launched a new Branded Mobile Mechanic programme. In addition to Castrol-branded workwear and vehicle decals, independent mobile mechanics joining the programme will be… Read More