Author: Eoin Cuttle

Motul and Caterham have renewed their partnership, bringing together Caterham’s lightweight sports car expertise and Motul’s long-standing know-how in high-performance lubrication, built on more than 170 years of experience.

Aumovio, formerly Continental’s group sector Automotive, is supplying Chinese electric car manufacturer Leapmotor with safety technologies for its B and C platforms.

Liqui Moly has been confirmed as an official partner and the official motor lubricants partner of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029, both set to be hosted in Australia.

Draper Tools has become an official UK and Ireland distributor for Laserliner, the German specialist in professional measuring technology.

Elta Automotive Limited has announced the acquisition of automotive cooling systems specialist, Cooling Components Limited, widely recognised for its Serck Automotive brand.

Commercial vehicle aftermarket brand, NAPA Truck has launched a new range of OE-Quality wheel studs and nuts across Ireland and the UK.

With the introduction of its new range of OE-compliant air suspension components, Meyle says it is filling a gap in the independent aftermarket.

The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland, Kevan Wooden, has outlined the key trends set to shape the independent aftermarket in 2026, with debate on the 2030 ICE ban, the growth of Chinese car brands and greater urgency to tackle skills challenges emerging as defining themes for the year ahead.

British motor factor group, GSF Car Parts has revealed its expansion plans for 2026 which promises a number of new sites in Northern Ireland.