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Get to know the man behind JLM Lubricants

Get to know the man behind JLM Lubricants

In business, success often hinges on a delicate balance between personal passion, industry knowledge, and ...

In business, success often hinges on a delicate balance between personal passion, industry knowledge, and strategic decision-making. For Gilbert Groot, the founder of JLM Lubricants, this journey bega ...

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The story behind the [M]enable mental wealth platform

The story behind the [M]enable mental wealth platform

Stephen, the founder of [M]enable, shares the genesis, evolution, and mission of his platform focused on ...

Stephen, the founder of [M]enable, shares the genesis, evolution, and mission of his platform focused on mental health within the industry. Stemming from personal struggles, Stephen recognised the urg ...

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How the next generation can bridge the skills gap

How the next generation can bridge the skills gap

The skills gap and attracting the next generation of automotive talent are intrinsically linked. We addre ...

The skills gap and attracting the next generation of automotive talent are intrinsically linked. We address the issues, potential reasons behind them, but also share some of the ideas, solutions and r ...

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How VARTA AGM batteries are supporting xEVs

How VARTA AGM batteries are supporting xEVs

Did you know, as well as start/stop and ICE vehicles, nearly all xEVs (BEV, PHEV, FCEV, hybrids) require ...

Did you know, as well as start/stop and ICE vehicles, nearly all xEVs (BEV, PHEV, FCEV, hybrids) require a 12V power supply? As cars become more electrified and autonomous, the 12V lead-acid battery i ...

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Why is the LED retrofit scenario ironic?

Why is the LED retrofit scenario ironic?

Lumileds believes the automotive sector is in the middle of a technology shift when it comes to vehicle l ...

Lumileds believes the automotive sector is in the middle of a technology shift when it comes to vehicle lighting. LED retrofits, for example, and the discussion surrounding the legal ramifications of ...

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Why Ring Automotive is planning a business overhaul

Why Ring Automotive is planning a business overhaul

Ring Automotive is preparing to illuminate the independent automotive aftermarket with a business overhau ...

Ring Automotive is preparing to illuminate the independent automotive aftermarket with a business overhaul. The company, with a track record of over 50 years in the industry, claimed it is committed t ...

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CSF Saxons confident of building on previous success

CSF Saxons confident of building on previous success

Sanjiv Shah, the co-owner of Car Spares Factors (CSF), warmly extended an invitation to our editor, Tom H ...

Sanjiv Shah, the co-owner of Car Spares Factors (CSF), warmly extended an invitation to our editor, Tom Henman, to reveal the reasoning behind the Saxons Motor Factors takeover and the plans to take t ...

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Industry unites at IAAF 2023 conference and awards

Industry unites at IAAF 2023 conference and awards

The automotive aftermarket was urged to “raise the bar for the industry” during the Independent Automotiv ...

The automotive aftermarket was urged to “raise the bar for the industry” during the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) 2023 conference. The focus was on the ‘Brilliance of Resilience ...

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Mental health support approaches within the industry

Mental health support approaches within the industry

In the third part of PMF's initial investigation into mental health, we hear from a selection of individu ...

In the third part of PMF's initial investigation into mental health, we hear from a selection of individuals within the industry, about their companies' approaches to the topic. Autoelectro – Harnek ...

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The [M]enable mental health movement explained

The [M]enable mental health movement explained

As part of PMF's investigation into the subject of mental health, one that we hope will motivate conversa ...

As part of PMF's investigation into the subject of mental health, one that we hope will motivate conversation and build courage amongst those struggling, we spoke with Stephen Whitton, who founded [M] ...

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