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16 October 2013
Equip Auto show opens
16 October 2013THE Equip Auto aftermarket trade show is underway in Paris.Show organisers are confident that they are on track to achieve a predicted 125,000 visitors to… Read More
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15 October 2013
Kwik-Fit move into ‘slow-fit’ market
15 October 2013Known as ‘Kwik Fit Plus’, the garages, which feature diagnostics, wiring and general repairs are opening in 17 existing centres in the South East of… Read More
NEWS 
10 October 2013
Top Technician 2014 now open
10 October 2013Technical partner:NOW into its second decade, the Top Technician contest is once again open for entries.www.toptechnician.co.ukThe winner and runner-up will be announced at the Top… Read More
NEWS 
10 October 2013
Industry job site goes live
10 October 2013A motor-trade specific recruitment website has been launched by The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). The site features a plethora of roles within the… Read More
NEWS 
9 October 2013
New technology centre for Mirka
9 October 2013SANDING and finishing firm Mirka has invested around €3.6 million in the development of an 1800m² technology centre in Jeppo, Finland.The centre is equipped with… Read More
NEWS 
9 October 2013
Majority believe potholes getting worse
9 October 2013TWO-thirds of people believe the condition of the nation’s road surfaces has deteriorated over the past five years, according to a poll.This is despite a… Read More
NEWS 
4 October 2013
Bosch open apprenticeship scheme
4 October 2013INDUSTRIAL giant Bosch has launched a new apprenticeship scheme in its automotive aftermarket division.Launched this week, the scheme sees nine school leavers undertake a residential… Read More
NEWS 
1 October 2013
First Step gets Fifth Gear start
1 October 2013RACING driver turned TV presenter Vikki Butler Henderson has cut the ribbon on a new garage in Kent.The garage is part of a social initiative… Read More
NEWS 
26 September 2013
IAAF chief: ‘aftermarket risks unravelling’
26 September 2013THE CHIEF of an industry body has said the automotive aftermarket is at “risk of unravelling” if it continues to fight among itself on the… Read More
NEWS 
20 September 2013
Bolton factor turns 30
20 September 2013Bolton-based motor factor General Traffic has joined forces with Bolton-based racing driver Chris Hodgen in sponsoring his quest to win the North West Formula Ford… Read More