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£7 million fund for local action to cut air pollution

IAAF

Jul 29
3 min

£7 million fund for local action to cut air pollution

The government is inviting local councils across England to bid for funding from a £7 million pot to find innovative ways to improve the...

Black box now mandatory on new vehicles in EU

IAAF

Jul 28
2 min

Black box now mandatory on new vehicles in EU

With effect from Wednesday, 6 July 2022, new vehicles sold in the EU will be required to have various items of new equipment installed;...

Fuel costs hit new high every day for past month

IAAF

Jul 1
2 min

Fuel costs hit new high every day for past month

Petrol prices have hit new record highs every day for the past month, according to motoring organisation the RAC. The cost to fill a...

Plug-in grant for cars to end as focus moves to improving electric vehicle charging

IAAF

Jun 23
3 min

Plug-in grant for cars to end as focus moves to improving electric vehicle charging

The government has closed the plug-in car grant scheme with effect from 14 June to new orders after successfully kickstarting the UK’s...

A1MS Suppliers win Auto Express Product Awards 2022

A1 Motor Stores

Jun 16
5 min

A1MS Suppliers win Auto Express Product Awards 2022

Ring scoops six accolades in Auto Express product awards Ring Automotive’s ongoing drive for quality has resulted in the brand winning...

Automotive industry unites in condemnation of possible MOT change

IAAF

Jun 15
2 min

Automotive industry unites in condemnation of possible MOT change

The automotive industry has united in its condemnation of any possible frequency change to the MOT test, with UK AFCAR, the coalition...

Soft99

Jun 15
3 min

A Guide to Soft99 Car Waxes: Hybrid, synthetic or natural?

Many drivers treat car care seasonally. On the occasion of the first warm days of spring they think about proper car washing, and the...

Juratek

Jun 15
3 min

Juratek steps into the pinnacle of British Motorsport with Taylor-Smith

Juratek have been involved in the development of high quality braking components for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, buses and...

Comline Richardson Racing is go for 2022!

Comline Auto Parts

Jun 14
1 min

Comline Richardson Racing is go for 2022!

Comline becomes title partner of Porsche Carrera Cup GB series contender Leading British aftermarket parts brand, Comline Auto Parts, is...

Turtle Wax

Jun 14
3 min

Turtle Wax continue to be a go-to for auto cleaning products

From city streets to country roads, Turtle Wax has been an integral part of car culture in the UK and around the world for over 75 years,...

McLaren

Jun 14
2 min

McLaren Car Care

Banking their highest points finish in over a decade, 2021 was a great year for McLaren Formula One World Championship. Whilst their two...

Where is the industry heading? The evolution of EV's and PHEV's...

European Exhaust & Catalysts

Jun 1
3 min

Where is the industry heading? The evolution of EV's and PHEV's...

Written by European Exhaust & Catalysts UK Sales Manager, Ben Kendrick. Having now worked in the emissions industry, for European Exhaust...

Another member scoops up Retailer of the Year at the CAT Awards 2022

A1 Motor Stores

Mar 14
1 min

Another member scoops up Retailer of the Year at the CAT Awards 2022

A1 Motor Stores member McGanns Motor Parts wins Retailer of the Year at the recent CAT Awards 2022. The second A1 member to win this...

WD-40

Mar 1
2 min

WD-40 reveals new look for Specialist Range

WD-40, a name synonymous throughout the automotive sector, has cemented its offering to professionals with its specific line-up of aptly...

IAAF

Jan 31
2 min

Highway Code Changes

Changes to the Highway Code designed to enhance safety for all road-users - particularly those most at risk - came into effect 29 January...

Ring Automotive

Dec 8, 2021
2 min

Ring Automotive launches Xenon Bulb for brighter future

Get ready for brighter roads ahead with Ring Automotive's new Xenon200 upgrade bulbs, launching in Ring's newly designed 100% recyclable...

Valvoline

Sep 16, 2021
2 min

Valvoline looks to the future with new hybrid oils

Hybrid vehicles are becoming more and more common as manufacturers use the latest tech to maximise fuel economy. That's why Valvoline...

Lucas Oil

Sep 16, 2021
2 min

Be aware of E10 Petrol issues

Additives and lubricants manufacturer Lucas Oil has warned that most cars can require extra protection from the new E10 petrol which...

TRICO and A1 raised more than £6,500 for charity

TRICO Wipers

Sep 2, 2021
2 min

TRICO and A1 raised more than £6,500 for charity

September 2021 – Wiper blade manufacturer, TRICO, recently pledged to donate £1 from every sale through its distributor, A1 Motor Stores,...

TRICO and A1 celebrate success of charity promotion with two weeks left to go

TRICO Wipers

Jul 20, 2021
2 min

TRICO and A1 celebrate success of charity promotion with two weeks left to go

A1 Motor Stores’ members have welcomed TRICO’s initiative to donate £1 of every set of the wiper manufacturer’s blades sold through their...

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