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VLS reports progress on Stellantis Oil investigation

VLS reports progress on Stellantis Oil investigation

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), an independent and impartial body investigating lubri ...

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), an independent and impartial body investigating lubricant product complaints, has provided an update on two major strands of its work: an investigat ...

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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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Why additive quality matters

Why additive quality matters

The Independent Garage Association’s endorsement of the ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign highlights the risk ...

The Independent Garage Association’s endorsement of the ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign highlights the risks associated with counterfeit vehicle parts and the importance of vigilance across the motor tr ...

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Motul partners with the McLaren F1 Team

Motul partners with the McLaren F1 Team

The 2026 Formula One season has just got underway, and it marks the return of Motul to the sport after an ...

The 2026 Formula One season has just got underway, and it marks the return of Motul to the sport after an absence of more than 50 years – but that doesn’t do the journey justice. The team Motul partne ...

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Duckhams investor accelerates expansion

Duckhams investor accelerates expansion

From Zuber Issa’s investment and increasing its global distribution footprint to seeing the liveried Pors ...

From Zuber Issa’s investment and increasing its global distribution footprint to seeing the liveried Porsche Carrera secure championship honours, it’s safe to say that it’s a busy time for Duckhams. T ...

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Turbo market shows ‘two-speed’ trend

Turbo market shows ‘two-speed’ trend

The turbocharger market is starting to a display a ‘two-speed’ trend, according to The Turbo Guy Managing ...

The turbocharger market is starting to a display a ‘two-speed’ trend, according to The Turbo Guy Managing Director, Allan Mitchell. He says that while EVs are chipping away at the market share of ICE ...

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What is the future of hydrogen engines?

What is the future of hydrogen engines?

After PHINIA showcased its hydrogen and alternative fuel innovations at Hyvolution Paris 2026, PMF was in ...

After PHINIA showcased its hydrogen and alternative fuel innovations at Hyvolution Paris 2026, PMF was intrigued about the potential impact of hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engines in the futur ...

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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 is AI changing recruitment?

How is AI changing recruitment?

AI continues to make headlines, often framed as a threat to jobs. In the automotive aftermarket, that nar ...

AI continues to make headlines, often framed as a threat to jobs. In the automotive aftermarket, that narrative has gathered pace, according to Glen Callum Associates, as electrification, connected ve ...

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London garage is driving opportunities for youths

London garage is driving opportunities for youths

Recently, PMF spent the afternoon with North London Garages Group Training Association (North London Gara ...

Recently, PMF spent the afternoon with North London Garages Group Training Association (North London Garages GTA) Chief Executive, Colin Denton. A former motor vehicle apprentice, he knows first-hand ...

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