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Andy Savva has been appointed the new Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) vice-president supporting president, Lawrence Bleasdale and chief executive, Wendy Williamson, before taking over as president in 2017. Savva has accumulated a wealth of experience in the automotive aftermarket since entering the industry more than 30 years ago. Owning and successfully managing his own

Team P R Reilly has launched the innovative new 48V Saleri water pump which will generate four times more power than conventional 12V pumps but without any increased amount of current. As automobiles today require more and more energy in order to give power to several electrical devices the new 48V pump limits kW consumption.

DENSO has introduced nine new Glow Plugs into its extensive range allowing super-fast pre-heating and extended post-heating from a cold start DENSO has reinforced its extensive Glow Plug catalogue, adding an additional nine part numbers in time for the winter season.   The winter period contributes up to 80 per cent of annual aftermarket glow

When it comes to spark plugs, the section most people are aware of and the part that without it the plug would not function – is the insulator. The familiar white ‘ceramic’ is a part that cannot be taken for granted. It has to prevent the escape of in excess of 30,000 volts writes, Ron

The Laser 6605 is a high quality Sound Level Meter used for measurement of mechanical and environmental noise. It is a Class 2 Sound Level Meter designed to meet the requirements of IEC 61672-1. Typically, Class 2 Sound Level Meters are suitable for occupational noise measurements such as the UK Controls of Noise at Work

As messrs Clarkson, Hammond and May battled it out on screen to take the honours, it was Hella that took central stage in the first The Grand Tour Christmas special, which this year featured the iconic Beach Buggy as the star vehicle in which the three had to undertake their infamous challenges. The ex-Top Gear

What a year it has been for the automotive industry! VW’s Dieselgate scandal, Brexit, new TopGear – followed by old TopGear moving to an on-line shopping channel, Rosberg wins and quits, JLR breaks 500k units per month sales, EV vehicle sales grow by 50% – 2016 certainly has been a year to remember. David Lewis

Tech’n’Tools has just launched its latest winter catalogue, which has all the essential winter items the automotive technician would possibly need through this season. It is packed full of great offers and deals making it essential viewing. The catalogue features Elwis Lighting’s new Task Lamp (TL2), as well as a range of battery chargers and

Express Spares, the Athboy, Co. Meath based clutch specialist, made the podium in the recent Meath IBYE Awards in the “Established Business” section. The company received the runner’s up award in the Meath IBYE Awards in the “Established Business” section. Express Spares supplies dual mass flywheels and clutch kits throughout Ireland and the UK, offering