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IAAF
Jul 29, 20223 min read
£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...


IAAF
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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;...


IAAF
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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...


IAAF
Jun 23, 20223 min read
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...


A1 Motor Stores
Jun 16, 20225 min read
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...


IAAF
Jun 15, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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 Auto Parts
Jun 14, 20221 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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...


European Exhaust & Catalysts
Jun 1, 20223 min read
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...


A1 Motor Stores
Mar 14, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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 Wipers
Sep 2, 20212 min read
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 Wipers
Jul 20, 20212 min read
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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