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28 Sep 2017
EU imposes €880m fine on Scania for truck price fixing

The European Commission has announced they were fining Scania 880 million Euros for their part in the illegal cartel. In July 2016, the Commission reached a settlement decision concerning the trucks cartel with MAN, DAF, Daimler, Iveco and Volvo/Renault. However, Scania decided not to settle this cartel case with the Commission, unlike the other five
28 Sep 2017
New Trico football ambassador

Redditch United midfielder Arjun Jung (AJ) is set to become Trico’s football ambassador, strengthening the link between the Evo-Stik League’s Southern Premier club and the stadium sponsor. AJ will assist Trico and its guests throughout this season’s campaign, to ensure they receive the full matchday experience. In his role, he will also represent Trico during
28 Sep 2017
Hella further expands software centre

Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., one of the global leaders for automotive lighting and electronics, is further developing its subsidiary company, Hella Aglaia, which specialises in image processing and software solutions. Against this backdrop, the company has moved into its new headquarters in the Tempelhof district of Berlin and projects the number of its employees
28 Sep 2017
Autoelectro proves car parc pedigree by fulfilling customer demand

From a Porsche 968 and Maserati Quattroporte to a Perodua Myvi and Daihatsu Extol, Autoelectro has received an eclectic mix of customer enquiries for obscure starter motor and alternator references over the course of its 30-year remanufacturing history. While the ‘rebuild and return’ process and adding of a part number not already on Autoelectro’s stock
28 Sep 2017
Denso launches new Camshaft and Crankshaft sensors

Denso has added 10 Camshaft and Crankshaft Position Sensors to its existing collection, helping the aftermarket to boost sales in time for winter by improving injection and ignition controls for customers. The five new Denso Crankshaft Position Sensors have 129 unique applications across the Toyota and Lexus range incorporating both past and present vehicle models.
27 Sep 2017
Banner intensifies its cooperation with BMW

From 2018 onwards, Banner will not only continue to supply the BMW Group with AGM batteries, but also with its EFB range. Deliveries will be made to four BMW Group locations in Europe. Lead-acid battery technology is sophisticated, reasonably priced and offers a high degree of recyclability. The Enhanced Flooded Battery – EFB – is
27 Sep 2017
Bosch launches two new battery chargers

Bosch has launched two new battery chargers, the BAT 645 and BAT 690 for all types of car and commercial vehicle batteries. Offering automotive workshops two universally applicable professional devices, the new BAT 645 and 690 battery chargers feature 45 or 90 ampere of continuous current output. Automatically detecting the required nominal voltage, both chargers
26 Sep 2017
Motor Factor Awards up for grabs

Four key awards in the Motor Factor category at the Irish Auto Trade Awards are up for grabs this week, with voting set to close on Friday, September 29, at 5.00pm. To cast your vote for the CV Workshop Parts Distributor Of The Year, Wholesale Parts Distributor of The Year, Automotive Aftermarket Parts Manufacturer of
26 Sep 2017
Sogefi appoints new Aftermarket General Manager

Sogefi has appointed Françoise Blais as Independent Aftermarket General Manager within its Filtration Business Unit. Françoise Blais, 52, brings with her 12 years of experience in the Independent Aftermarket, and for the last two years as Marketing Strategy and Digital Director for Valeo Service worldwide. Before that she worked for 15 years in the powertool



