Aftermarket parts supplier LKQ UK & Ireland will cut its yearly carbon emissions (CO2e) significantly after transitioning its HGV logistics fleet to run on low carbon hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), otherwise known as Biofuel. Its estimated 4 million kg-plus saving of CO2e represents a significant contribution towards meeting LKQ Corporation’s goal to achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
WAI Europe has expanded its range with 12 new alternators and two new starter motors. The rotating electrics specialist says the new to range parts cover popular passenger car, commercial vehicle, agricultural and industrial applications. WAI’s newest range expansion is available on TecDoc and all new part numbers are in stock, ready to be shipped at its state-of-the-art warehouse in the Netherlands.
FAI Automotive has expanded its engine product portfolio with 38 new references. The latest part numbers include four new Yenmak Pistons, one Yenmak Piston Ring, one Head Bolt, two Bare Cylinder Heads, six Camshaft – Inlet, six Camshaft – Exhaust, one Conrod, one Conversion Gasket Set, one Camshaft Kit, one Head Gasket, one Head Set (no gasket), one Injector Seal Kit, three Pistons, one Rocker Gasket, seven Timing Chain Kits and one Timing Belt Kit.
ZF Aftermarket has reaffirmed its commitment to clutch protection and extended its warranty to three years on new clutches, which is effective from 1st January 2025.
First Line Ltd has made a strong start to 2025 by introducing 82 new parts to its ever-expanding product range. This latest update includes 34 drive shafts, 16 cables, 12 hoses, nine steering and suspension components, eight friction parts, two filters and one wheel bearing.
Focusing on hybrid vehicles. Valeo has nearly doubled the size of its camshaft and crankshaft ranges in the last 18 months. The company also boosted its exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor and mass airflow meter (MAF) sensor offering, as part of an overall strategy to increase support for independent garages working on hybrids. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures for October 2024 showed that HEV and PHEV sales together made up 22.8 per cent of new cars sold in the UK during the month. Collectively this was higher than the 20.7 per cent battery electric vehicle (BEV) total for the month.
Automotive supplier Hella has continued its vehicle of the month campaign with a look at the entire DAF range, the UK’s most popular truck brand. The campaign puts a spotlight on the more than 1,800 parts Hella provides to DAF, with vehicle coverage extending as far back as 1974, coming right up to the present day.
SMP Europe has added 17 new part numbers to its engine management and fuelling range of parts. The company, home of the Lucas, Lemark and Intermotor brands, said the product portfolio expansion would meet the evolving needs of the market. Its engineering team develops new products at its UK centre of excellence in Nottingham, with all new products undergoing laboratory and on-vehicle testing.
In response to the ever-evolving emissions standards and the increasing diversity of the vehicle parc, BM Catalysts, manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, has announced the addition of 13 new part numbers, significantly boosting its Euro 6 fitment coverage. This latest expansion includes six catalytic converters, four pipes, two diesel particular filter (DPF) references and one selective catalyst reduction (SCR) reference.
Rising traffic levels continue to put extra strain on vehicle clutch systems, so Valeo is making sure garages have easy access to its Self Adjusting Technology (SAT) clutch and has also introduced its new High Efficiency Clutch (HEC) kit to assure long-lasting repairs.
Thermal management is among Denso’s product specialisms, which is why it is the preferred supplier to many vehicle manufacturers globally, with approximately 40 per cent of the vehicle parc relying on Denso as OE fitment.
First Line is emphasising the critical importance of using high-quality replacement parts for manual transmission clutches over cheaper or remanufactured alternatives. Kelvin Olds, product director at First Line Ltd., said: “Borg & Beck clutches are crafted from premium materials, particularly high-quality friction materials, ensuring longer life and better performance. Our clutches undergo rigorous in-house testing and batch approvals to guarantee the utmost quality, providing reliability that technicians and customers can trust.”
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer Apec Automotive has announced the launch of its brand-new line of high-quality Copper and Cupro Nickel brake pipes and accessories. Engineered for superior corrosion resistance, Apec Brake Pipes are ideal for hydraulic lines, offering outstanding performance across a variety of uses.
SMP Europe has expanded its range of ignition and engine management products with 17 new part numbers. These include eight ignition coils, four crank sensors, two cam sensors, one air mass meter, one exhaust gas temperature sensor and one particulate matter sensor. The Nottingham company is home of the Lucas, Lemark and Intermotor brands.
Klarius has added 33 new emission control components, including a new aftermarket catalytic converter and several more options for the Mercedes C-Class. The 1993 launched C-Class provided an entry-level version of the luxurious S-Class, popular enough to entre its fifth generation 30 years later. The fourth generation (W205) was launched in 2014 at the North American International Auto Show with bold new styling, four different body types and a new, lighter design that used aluminium and high strength throughout the body. On the market until 2021, the fourth generation C-Class also had an update in 2019, which altered parts including the exhaust components.
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