Construction begins on new UK HQ for GS Yuasa
GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd (GYSUK) have announced that construction has begun on a new HQ and distribution centre. The 178,500 sq ft purpose-built facility is situated in Dorcan, Swindon.
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Exol Lubricants’ new transmission fluid
Athena Multigear MTF LV, Exol Lubricants’ latest fully synthetic, ultra-low viscosity transmission fluid, is suitable for modern cars and light commercial vehicles. The oil is recommended for use in manual transmissions where ultra-low viscosity fluid is required by the vehicle manufacturer, and provides excellent fuel economy properties, outstanding oxidation stability, and exception low temperature fluidity.
PRA urges Government to “follow Irish example and cut fuel duty”
Ahead of the Budget the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging the Government to cut fuel duty to reduce the burden of soaring energy costs and fuel prices on consumers and businesses. In its letter, the PRA explains that rapid increase in the wholesale price of petrol and diesel have had to be passed on to the motorist. The association explains; “Our members have done what they can to alleviate the increases, but the speed at which prices have moved has been unprecedented and has left many forecourt operators with negative fuel margins”.
Falken Tyres enters virtual racing
Falken Tyres Europe GmbH is about to set to set foot in the world of virtual racing after forming a partnership with leading online sim racing platform iRacing. The Falken GT4 Challenge offers keen sim racing enthusiasts a chance to put their skills to the test and win a set of Falken’s tyres for their road car; including the brand new Azenis FK520 flagship.
Michelin tyres for ‘iconic’ restored truck
Modern Tyres has supplied a set of Michelin X Multi regional truck tyres to Craigavon-based MST Transport for fitment to a very special restoration of an iconic Scania truck. The Northern Irish haulier has painstakingly restored a Scania Royal Centurion 143 – one of only 100 Centurion models released in 1991 to celebrate the Swedish manufacturer’s 100th anniversary.
Schaeffler seeks independent workshops’ views in ‘listen, learn and support’ mission
As part of Schaeffler’s ongoing commitment to the independent sector, the company is keen to gauge the opinion of the many professional vehicle technicians that fit its original equipment (OE) parts, regarding several key issues, as garages face the many challenges, opportunities and uncertainties of the ever-changing aftermarket landscape.
New additions to Denso Aftermarket’s wiper programme
Denso is an original equipment (OE) manufacturer of wiper blades, supplying many of the world’s vehicle manufacturers, including Ferrari, which has been a Denso customer for more than 16 years. Its products are also available to the independent sector through the company’s aftermarket division. “To ensure that independents always have access to the products they need, Denso Aftermarket has recently added a number of new-to-range (NTR) additions to the already comprehensive OE wiper programme,” said Denso Europe, Pan European Strategic Marketing Manager, Fatiha Laauich.
Liqui Moly establishes UK subsidiary
The oil and additive specialist Liqui Moly has now established the subsidiary Liqui Moly UK. “This will enable us to better exploit the potential offered by the British market,” says Salvatore Coniglio, Export Manager at Liqui Moly.
Free visitor tickets now available for UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Registration has opened for the inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, the UK’s dedicated event serving the latest training, technology and tools to the nation’s garages and bodyshops. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 8-9 June, the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, presented by Automechanika Birmingham, provides the first opportunity for the industry to meet face-to-face on this scale since 2019, and get hands-on, learn, network and prepare for the fast-evolving landscape of the automotive industry.
Ernst Prost says goodbye with 1,000 gifts to workforce
Simply retiring quietly would not be in keeping with the style of Liqui Moly’s Managing Director Ernst Prost, so in a typical gesture, on his last day at work, 22 February 2022, he gave each of his 1000 colleagues a gift.
Michelin RoadBib doubles tyre mileage for Coast-to-Coast Recycling
Easingwold-based business Coast-to-Coast Recycling has just replaced its first set of 600/70 R30 Michelin RoadBibs, that were fitted on a JCB Fastrac 4220, having recorded over 60,000 miles transporting waste to and from various sites across North Yorkshire. This is more than double the mileage of the previous tyre brand fitment.
Denso Aftermarket revises website
As a leading supplier of original equipment components to the independent sector, one of the most important elements of the Denso Aftermarket website is the e-catalogue. As a result, to make it easier for users to find the right parts quickly, particularly when undertaking complex searches, it has been thoroughly revamped to make it more user-friendly and more intuitive.
First Line’s Key Parts range a ‘competitively-priced alternative’
First introduced in 2012, First Line Ltd’s Key Parts range of components is continuing to prove popular as a competitively-priced alternative to its premium quality First Line and Borg & Beck brands.
EVA accreditation scheme notches up 300 members
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Government-backed Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation scheme was developed in 2019 to encourage retailers to enhance their expertise in the electric vehicle sector and support consumer confidence as the market moves towards EVs. The EVA scheme is endorsed and subsidised by the Government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and is independently audited by Energy Saving Trust. There are now more than 300 EVA accredited sites spread across the UK with “many more dealers in the pipeline…”
IGA warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ for UK
The results of the recently-published summary of findings show that, while the Independent Garage Association (IGA) and other motoring organisations are strongly against biennial testing, a significant majority of individuals are in favour of the change.
