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DENSO product update

24 September 2020

DENSO Aftermarket has released a wide new-to-range update. On thermal systems, DENSO has added 46 part numbers; 12 compressors, two actuators, 10 resistors, 11 pressure… Read More

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All the way up to 11: ECOBAT upgrades delivery fleet

10 September 2020

ECOBAT Battery Technologies has upgraded and added 11 new vehicles to its delivery fleet.Commenting on the new vehicles, ECOBAT Marketing Manager Laura Jones said “One… Read More

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World EV day: Consumers hone in on the range says three-year study

9 September 2020

Today (Wednesday 9 September) is World EV Day, and to coincide with it, the results of a three-year long project looking at how people will… Read More

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Cool idea: MAHLE launches EV/hybrid thermal management guide

8 September 2020

MAHLE Aftermarket UK has launched a new guide for technicians on thermal management in EVs and hybrids. The document looks at the importance of hybrid… Read More

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Garage Services offering from LKQ ECP to help independents diversify

2 September 2020

LKQ Euro Car Parts is launching a new Garage Services programme with a view to helping independents increase their opportunity to generate revenue by offering… Read More

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IMI TechSafe Group grows

13 July 2020

The IMI’s TechSafe Sector Advisory Group has expanded.While training on electric vehicles is not yet regulated by government, employers are liable if untrained employees are… Read More

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Industry continues to welcome looming MOT extension cancellation

30 June 2020

Organisations across the sector have continued to welcome the end of the MOT extension return of normal testing from 1 August.It was announced yesterday (Monday… Read More

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Lowest May for car production since 1946

26 June 2020

You would have to go back to 1946 to find a May where UK car production was as low as in 2020, according to the… Read More

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MOT extension about to be terminated?

22 June 2020

Is the six-month MOT extension about to be terminated? The decision by the DVSA to end a parallel arrangement for HGVs early next month has… Read More

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The Parts Alliance encourages battery testing during lockdown and beyond

7 May 2020

The Parts Alliance is encouraging garages to proactively offer a battery testing service to their customers and have produced a range of marketing materials to… Read More