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BM Catalysts look to strengthen European aftermarket presence at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

BM Catalysts, Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, is set to return to Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 from 8th-12th September. After positive movements in the aftermarket since the last Automechanika Frankfurt, BM Catalysts aim to use this event as a platform to further strengthen relationships with partners across Europe, while showcasing its expanding product […]

BM Catalysts are set for the second GSF Techfest appearance of the year

Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts confirms attendance at the CBS Arena in Coventry on Thursday, 16th July. Following on from a successful first TechFest of the year in May, BM Catalysts looks to reconnect with garages and workshops from across the region as the automotive aftermarket gathers once again […]

Delphi invests in future talent through Leicester College visit

Delphi is helping to inspire the next generation of automotive professionals by taking its industry expertise directly into the classroom, engaging with more than 100 students at Leicester College. As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the future of the sector, Delphi recently visited Leicester College to deliver insight sessions to two groups of […]

ZF Aftermarket showcases digital workshop solutions, ZF [pro]Tech and transmission servicing expertise at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026

ZF Aftermarket successfully returned to the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event (UKGBE) 2026, using the exhibition to demonstrate a range of digital workshop tools, technical support programmes and service solutions designed to help independent workshops navigate an increasingly complex vehicle parc. Held at the NEC Birmingham on 3-4 June, the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event […]

IAAF freezes membership fees as it increases investment in supporting the independent aftermarket

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has confirmed that membership fees will remain unchanged for the coming year, reinforcing its commitment to delivering value for members while continuing to invest in initiatives that support and strengthen the UK automotive aftermarket. The decision comes at a time when businesses across the sector continue to face increasing […]

Motor Parts Direct Appoints Spencer Bell as Head of Digital-Commerce

Motor Parts Direct is delighted to announce the appointment of Spencer Bell as Head of Digital-Commerce, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating digital growth and delivering an industry-leading online customer experience. Spencer, born into the motor trade, joins Direct Trade Parts with more than 20 years of experience in digital commerce, transformation, online trading, and […]

IAAF Garage Den showcases power of supplier-garage collaboration at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) brought its pioneering Garage Den initiative to the stage at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026, revealing the results of six months of collaboration between leading aftermarket suppliers and independent garages. Held in the Business Management Theatre at the UK Garage & Bodyshop, the session provided attendees with […]

ATF Service: A Potential Source of Revenue Growth for Independent Workshops

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) changes represent a significant, yet largely untapped, revenue opportunity. According to a survey by MEYLE and the German market research institute, Innofact in August 2025, most independent workshops recognise the importance of a regular ATF service, but only 37 per cent perform it on a regular basis. The barrier is rarely […]

Melett to exhibit alongside BMTS at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Melett will return to Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, sharing a larger stand space with BMTS for the first time following its recent acquisition. The two businesses will use the event to showcase their complementary strengths and demonstrate how they are working together to support the global turbocharger aftermarket. Taking place from 8-12 September 2026, Melett will […]

ZF Aftermarket appoints Warren Viviers as Business Manager – Rail for UK & Ireland

ZF Aftermarket has announced the promotion of Warren Viviers to Business Manager – Rail for the UK & Ireland, strengthening the company’s commitment to supporting customers across the rail sector. Viviers takes on the role following more than three years with ZF Services UK, where he served as Technical Sales Engineer for Rail. In his […]