UFI takes centre stage again at Automechanika Frankfurt.  Visually striking new booth, now in Hall 4.0 OE footprint with a global approach New range of oil filters for automatic transmissions in passenger cars UFI, a leading global provider of filtration and thermal management solutions, as well as green hydrogen technologies, is returning to Automechanika Frankfurt ...

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Nick Davy was appointed as Ring Automotive’s managing director back in August last year. With his feet firmly under the desk, PMF took the opportunity to ask him how his first few months in the ‘hotseat’ have gone. He explains why the aftermarket is facing a “sink or swim” moment. Q. Hi Nick, thank you ...

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MEYLE is preparing to showcase its latest innovative solutions, technical expertise and leading product portfolio at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, taking place from 8th – 12th September. Live workshop experience at the trade fair stand Visitors to the MEYLE stand in Hall 4.0, Booth D41, will be invited to experience live automatic transmission oil change demonstrations, designed to ...

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Factor Sales has been a fixture in the trade for 15 years, but under new leadership and ownership, the company says it’s entering a new era. PMF sat down with Commercial Director, Sebastian de Pedro, to find out what’s changed, what the data is showing and what comes next. Q. Sebastian, thank you for joining ...

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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 UK aftermarket sector. With thousands of followers on social media and hundreds of garages and garage owners who have benefited from his training and mentoring, Andy Savva is ...

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DENSO points out that while AC maintenance isn’t usually included in the scheduled service plan for traditional combustion engine vehicles, it’s different for BEVs and some modern hybrids. This shift gives independent workshops a valuable opportunity to expand their AC services and tap into the revenue these systems can generate. DENSO explains that AC maintenance ...

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Nissens Automotive has expanded its climate comfort system replacement parts offering with an AC hose solution. To work correctly and operate at optimum efficiency, each element within a vehicle system needs to be in good condition and work in harmony with all the others – Nissens says this is particularly true of the AC because ...

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LKQ Europe today announces that Kevan Wooden is stepping down as CEO of LKQ UK & Ireland. Dave Brookfield, currently VP of Human Resources at LKQ Europe, has been appointed interim CEO of LKQ UK & Ireland with immediate effect while a search for a permanent successor gets underway. Dave brings almost two decades of ...

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Auto Air Gloucester has completed a major expansion of its operational site, delivering a 25% increase in stock‑holding capacity and a series of “strategic investments” designed to enhance service, speed and reliability. Auto Air Gloucester says its extended warehouse enables it to carry a “deeper and broader” range of components than previously. To support this ...

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ELTA Automotive Limited has announced the takeover of Cooling Components Limited, marking a milestone in the company’s “continued growth strategy” and showing its commitment to investing in “strong, specialist businesses” serving the trade. Based in Tamworth, neighbouring ELTA’s Coleshill headquarters, Cooling Components is a specialist in automotive cooling systems – probably best recognised for its Serck Automotive brand – ...

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