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The NAPA Auto Parts branch conference recently took place for the second consecutive year, and for the first time, following the completion of the commercial rebrand, welcomed colleagues from NAPA Auto Parts – Commercial and the Republic of Ireland.

Serfac Limited has been a specialist in automotive filtration for more than 40 years, supplying Irish motor factors with an extensive range of OE-quality oil and fuel filters from some of the world’s leading brands.

Ireland’s Derek Tohill secured a second career Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship title in the final weekend of the season (8th-9th November) at Lydden Hill in front of a sell-out crowd.

Exhibitor demand for the 2026 Auto Trade EXPO has reached unprecedented levels, with over 90 per cent of available stand space already booked less than 12 months out from the show.

After a successful first event in 2024, Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference is set to return on 14th May 2026, with registration now open.

In the last few months, Ring has come out on top for two of Auto Express’ tyre product based tests, one for tyre inflators and the other for tyre sealant.

Returning to Ecobat Battery, respected aftermarket stalwart Martin McGreevy has rejoined the UK’s largest battery distributor on the eve of a new phase, as the company adopts and rolls out its new corporate identity on 1st December, 2025.

Commercial vehicle aftermarket brand, NAPA Truck has launched a new range of OE-quality cab suspension and bellows across the UK and Ireland.

UPG UK & Ireland recently took part in a specialist engine management training course hosted by Elring.