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DENSO Go Kart challenge returns
9 October 2023DENSO is set to again running its customer Go Karting challenge, with the competition set to come to its conclusion in May.16 heats will be… Read More
Automotive students keen on sector, but pessimistic on pay survey finds
4 October 202342% of students on automotive college courses are not confident they will be able to get a well-paid job within the industry after completing their… Read More
Heed the call! DENSO bangs the drum for League of True Mechanics competition
4 October 2023DENSO is continuing to encourage technicians to take part in its League of True Mechanics (LOTM) competition, with the chance of being named as a… Read More
ZEV Mandate: Sector responds
28 September 202380% of new cars sold by 2030, and 70% of vans, will be required to be zero-emission by 2030, the government has confirmed via the… Read More
OSRAM: Xenon range
26 September 2023Bulbs in the OSRAM Xenon range can generate up to 220% more brightness compared with bulbs that conform to the minimum legal standard, using less… Read More
Welcome to the Dollhouse: UKGBE teams up with LKQ Euro Car Parts for Bangers4Ben
25 September 2023The Dublin Driving Dolls are the team from The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE), presented by Automechanika Birmingham, who will be taking on Bangers4Ben,… Read More
New Chair for VLS
25 September 2023Jacquie Berryman has been named as the new Chair at The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), taking over from Mike Bewsey who has become President… Read More
MAHLE opens the Dore
25 September 2023Ian Dore has become Regional Sales Manager at MAHLE Aftermarket UK.His previous positions in the sector include roles at Valeo. Commenting on his new… Read More