Author: John Loughran

Lumag – the leading global OE manufacturer and aftermarket supplier of brake friction products – has recently added VRM look-up capabilities to its website, making it easier to source brake parts for GB and Irish registration plates. Linking to Lumag’s main website – www.breck.pl – the new VRM look-up tool makes it easy to find

Commercial Diesel & Electrical (CDE), the importers and distributors of commercial vehicle components has added the AS-PL range of alternators, starters and spare parts to its product portfolio. Established in 1992 in Gdansk, Poland, AS-PL forms part of AS-PL Group and employs 200 staff. As a supplier of starter motors, alternators and replacement parts, the

Sealey have launched a new range of high performance pistol grip video borescopes with 85mm colour TFT screens. Each model features video record and playback, still images and live-stream video via the AV out connection. The borescopes incorporate waterproof probe pods which have an IP67 rating. Videos and images are stored on a 4GB micro

Braking specialists Brembo, has laid the foundation stone for a new factory dedicated to the processing of carbon special materials that will compete on the tracks all over the world The Chairman of Brembo SpA, Alberto Bombassei laid the first stone at the flagship new building in Curno, Italy, that will process carbon fibre materials

Schaeffler (UK) and Liqui Moly combine to develop an additive that helps reduce timing chain wear by up to 20 per cent Schaeffler (UK) has forged an exclusive partnership with oil and additive supplier, Liqui Moly, by offering an additive with every INA Timing Chain KIT. To offer this exclusive protection, Schaeffler and Liqui Moly engineers worked closely together whilst developing ‘Chain Protect’, an additive which will, not only help the efficiency of the engine, but also help ensure the longevity of the timing chain

Bus drivers are the UK and Ireland’s most loved professional drivers, according to a new study by Continental Tyres. UK and Ireland motorists were asked what they thought of the behaviour of other road users, and of all professional drivers, bus drivers came out on top. The study was set up to better understand how

Japanparts Group has appointed a new Export Sales Director – Sara Turella, who has more than 10 years extensive experience in the automotive aftermarket, having worked with the Saleri Group. Sara will be responsible for the development and growth of the IAM in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in collaboration with the export sales team.

Trico has appointed Andy Taylor as its technical sales representative for the UK & Ireland. Andy is from Glasgow and has more than 25 years experience in the automotive aftermarket. He previously worked as a business development manager at Juratek Ltd and TRW, as well as having run his own motor factor business. Andy commented:

European Parliament’s IMCO committee have approved several key amendments to Vehicle Type-Approval legislation proposals, which include the aftermarket maintaining in-vehicle data access via the OBD port. The approval follows ongoing campaigning from within the industry and also government quarters both at home and abroad, which has collectively championed the rights of the aftermarket in the