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Dayco has today revealed that at the end of October 2025, its current managing director of EMEA aftermarket, Ruggero Semola, shall retire.

Apec has this month expanded its Apec Red braking range, with the introduction of 71 new braking products. This latest addition enhances the range with 64 brake calipers, five sets of brake pads, and two brake discs, ensuring extensive coverage across various vehicle applications and backed by a three-year/36,000-mile guarantee. Notable highlights from the new

Delphi has added 111 new references into its leading product range, this includes 41 new references in Braking, 21 new Chassis part numbers, 48 new Engine Management parts and one new Fuel Pump.

Is your workshop seeing more timing chain failures? Discover how an all-in-one kit from Gates addresses the root causes of chain wear and simplifies a reliable repair. In this article, Gates breaks down common failure modes, warning signs and best practices to ensure a durable, OEM-quality timing chain replacement.

Now available from Tech’n’Tools is the Sykes-Pickavant 3.5kw Induction Heating tool.

Mirka is expanding its product portfolio with the launch of the Polaros RP 600, a new advanced corded rotary polisher developed to provide users with a precision tool that is suitable for use across multiple applications including collision repair.

Denso has added several new modules and interactive technical training opportunities to its League of True Mechanics (LOTM) online portal.

Inflation and modernisation are the biggest challenges facing workshops, according to the annual Europe-wide research from LKQ Euro Car Parts.

The new Osram wiper blades range is now Available from NAPA Auto Parts UK and Ireland. This new range, part of the Osram ‘Wiperblade Better Sight’ programme, claims to offer industry-leading quality and performance designed to meet the demands of today’s diverse vehicle parc.