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Setting the bar high

2 March 2021

I have always attempted to present topics that vary in subject and technical challenge. This month’s subject delivers on all counts. A unique problem which… Read More

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Auto Service Finance rebrands as Bumper, as FT rates it one of Europe’s 100 fastest growing companies

2 March 2021

Bumper, previously known as Auto Service Finance, has been rated by the Financial Times as one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in Europe.The… Read More

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Shell launches carbon neutral lubricants

25 February 2021

Shell has launched a wide range of carbon neutral lubricants that intend to offset the annual emissions of more than 200 million litres of advanced… Read More

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Over £15,000 raised by Klarius for Staffordshire Hospice

28 January 2021

The Klarius Group of Companies raised over £15,491 in support of Douglas Macmillan Hospice, a.k.a Dougie Mac in 2020.The funds will help the hospice to… Read More

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Logic, process and intuitive thinking

13 January 2021

Every so often a challenge comes along that demands, knowledge, skill, and a high degree of logic for the approach. But first, a little reflection… Read More

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IMI 100 challenge goes that extra mile for BEN

25 November 2020

The IMI 100 challenge, through which IMI employees and members of the wider automotive community rode bikes, ran and walked to raise funds for BEN,… Read More

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It’s over: PM tells UK to prepare for No Deal

16 October 2020

The likelihood of a no-deal Brexit on 1 January 2021, which would have an impact on car parts imports from Europe, rose significantly today (Friday… Read More

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NGK employee completes charity marathon

6 October 2020

NGK employee Stuart Bayne has succesfully completed the Virgin Money London Marathon, finishing the 26-2-mile coure in just over five hours.Stuart, who is Sales Manager… Read More

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Power of the software update

6 October 2020

As I write this (in April), we had just began our fourth week of lockdown and I am doing just two mornings per week to… Read More

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Coaching essentials

29 September 2020

There are four main types of support and development that can be provided to employees. Each has a different purpose, different benefits, and should be… Read More