IAAF welcomes new members Omega Tools, Lumag
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed workshop tools and equipment wholesaler, Omega Tools, and friction materials manufacturer Lumag to its ever-growing network.
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Diesel situation will be main topic at July VRA meeting
The current situation surrounding diesel in the new and used car sectors is to be discussed at the July member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association.
The key speaker will be Louise Wallis, head of business development at the RMIF, looking at how factors such as CO2 and NOX emissions, the petrol versus diesel debate, the government’s clean air plans, taxation and scrappage will all affect demand for diesel.
Ajusa UK joins FER
The Federation of Engine Re-manufacturers (FER) has welcomed new member Ajusa UK to its ever-expanding network, as the Original Equipment quality engine parts manufacturer looks set to make its mark in the UK aftermarket.
RMI Bodyshops welcomes government stance on ‘whiplash epidemic’
RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA), the UK’s trade association for vehicle repairers, is encouraged to see that the Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation today on proposals which will reduce the unacceptably high number of whiplash claims, and allow insurers to cut premiums.
ProVQ becomes IAAF member
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed automotive training specialist ProVQ Limited to its membership network. Julian Lloyd, ProVQ managing director, said: “We’re delighted to join this highly celebrated federation and we’re confident that this new venture will provide us with ample opportunities to raise brand awareness and enable us to expand our services to a wider customer base.
RHA reports 2% rise in HGV operating cost in 2014
The overall cost of operating a truck, net of fuel costs, has risen by 2 per cent in 12 months, according to the Road Haulage Association (RHA) in its 2014 Cost Movement Survey. The reason for the increase is twofold: The introduction of the Euro 6 tailpipe emissions standard driving up the cost of new trucks by 10 per cent and the increase in driver wages responding to dwindling driver numbers.
The survey revealed that the Euro 6 emissions standard, introduced in 2013, has meant operators have had to invest in expensive new technology the cost of which they have had to pass on to the customer.
