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Whose making moves in their automotive careers

Whose making moves in their automotive careers

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they advance their career in the UK aftermarket. Jaya C ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they advance their career in the UK aftermarket. Jaya Car Parts Jayar Car Parts has appointed Darren Wykes and Marc Wise as a consultant and assistant ...

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VLS vows to protect end-users in guidance update

VLS vows to protect end-users in guidance update

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has introduced what it calls “more stringent guidance” ...

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has introduced what it calls “more stringent guidance” on the use of marketing claims on lubricant packaging to ensure end-users are protected. The o ...

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TotalEnergies names new brand ambassador

TotalEnergies names new brand ambassador

TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspecto ...

TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector, supporting the promotion of its portfolio, including the cutting-edge Quartz range, in the U ...

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Who’s progressing in their automotive careers?

Who’s progressing in their automotive careers?

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers, as they begin a new stage of their career. MEYLE Karl Va ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers, as they begin a new stage of their career. MEYLE Karl Varley has been named as MEYLE’s head of sales UK and Ireland – a promotion after three years as ...

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LKQ launches young talent programme

LKQ launches young talent programme

LKQ Euro Car Parts marked National Apprenticeship Week with the launch of a new initiative designed to he ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts marked National Apprenticeship Week with the launch of a new initiative designed to help independent workshops recruit, train and retain the next generation of automotive talent. Th ...

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How has Value Car Parts expanded so quickly?

How has Value Car Parts expanded so quickly?

After Value Car Parts was launched in 2021, it has since expanded into a four-branch motor factor – but I ...

After Value Car Parts was launched in 2021, it has since expanded into a four-branch motor factor – but Ishtiaq Malik isn’t done just yet with more store openings planned. PMF sat down with the managi ...

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Is reliable data and smart software essential?

Is reliable data and smart software essential?

Digitalisation, electrification, data dependency and intense margin pressure are reshaping how motor fact ...

Digitalisation, electrification, data dependency and intense margin pressure are reshaping how motor factors, e-commerce platforms and workshops alike operate. In this new landscape, reliable data, sm ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme

LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme

LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme to help tackle industry skills shortage. LKQ Euro Car ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme to help tackle industry skills shortage. LKQ Euro Car Parts marked National Apprenticeship Week 2026 earlier this month with the launch of a new ini ...

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Klipboard launches Klipboard Money

Klipboard launches Klipboard Money

Klipboard has launched Klipboard Money, a payments solution to help businesses get paid “faster, reduce o ...

Klipboard has launched Klipboard Money, a payments solution to help businesses get paid “faster, reduce operational friction and save time” Klipboard Money integrates into Klipboard’s business managem ...

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Make 2026 your ‘wow’ year, says marketing expert

Make 2026 your ‘wow’ year, says marketing expert

Rising costs – especially utility bills, national insurance and the minimum wage – will continue to be fe ...

Rising costs – especially utility bills, national insurance and the minimum wage – will continue to be felt this year. Keeping costs under control remains a challenge, especially with margins already ...

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