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GSF Car Parts pilots electric delivery bikes in London

GSF Car Parts pilots electric delivery bikes in London

National motor factor GSF Car Parts is piloting a new green solution to navigating traffic around its Lon ...

National motor factor GSF Car Parts is piloting a new green solution to navigating traffic around its London branches by partnering with VOK Bikes. GSF has 180 branches across the UK and Ireland, 14 o ...

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LKQ UK chief predicts acceleration of EV transition

LKQ UK chief predicts acceleration of EV transition

The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland Kevan Wooden, has revealed his predictions for the independen ...

The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland Kevan Wooden, has revealed his predictions for the independent aftermarket in 2024, with the electric vehicle (EV) transition set to move up the gears over ...

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VARTA Partner Portal expands hybrid and EV e-learning

VARTA Partner Portal expands hybrid and EV e-learning

The VARTA team has announced that a new suite of battery e-learning is now live in the VARTA Partner Port ...

The VARTA team has announced that a new suite of battery e-learning is now live in the VARTA Partner Portal, which will “complement the company’s more traditional face-to-face-training”. The various e ...

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Arnold Clark Autoparts plans continued expansion

Arnold Clark Autoparts plans continued expansion

We paid Arnold Clark’s Glasgow head office a flying visit a couple of months back, keen to understand the ...

We paid Arnold Clark’s Glasgow head office a flying visit a couple of months back, keen to understand the strategy behind Autoparts, the car retailer’s motor factor arm since 1991. Editor Tom Henman w ...

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KCS mental health initiative gains momentum

KCS mental health initiative gains momentum

In a commitment to the mental health of its workforce, KCS is taking significant steps with its mental he ...

In a commitment to the mental health of its workforce, KCS is taking significant steps with its mental health awareness scheme. The initiative is said to have gained momentum since its beginnings in ...

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TotalEnergies looks at sustainable vehicle maintenance

TotalEnergies looks at sustainable vehicle maintenance

TotalEnergies Marketing UK Business Development Manager, David Valentyne, believes that demand for sustai ...

TotalEnergies Marketing UK Business Development Manager, David Valentyne, believes that demand for sustainable vehicle maintenance products is growing, so by offering the right lubricant, you can deli ...

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GSF considers the evolving role of the motor factor

GSF considers the evolving role of the motor factor

In part two of his interview with PMF, the GSF divisional director, Simon McMullen, tackles the evolving ...

In part two of his interview with PMF, the GSF divisional director, Simon McMullen, tackles the evolving role of the motor factor, shifts in product range and car parc, and what advice he would give a ...

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The role of VLS Technical Review Panel explained

The role of VLS Technical Review Panel explained

Alan Outhwaite is the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) Technical Review Pan ...

Alan Outhwaite is the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) Technical Review Panel – but what is the responsibility and role of such a panel? Thankfully, Alan took time out of ...

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Klarius Products launches exhaust components

Klarius Products launches exhaust components

Klarius Products has launched 10 new aftermarket exhaust components, including a full replacement exhaust ...

Klarius Products has launched 10 new aftermarket exhaust components, including a full replacement exhaust system for the Citroën Dispatch (2007-2016). The emissions control solutions developed and app ...

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First Line Ltd. expands its product lines

First Line Ltd. expands its product lines

First Line Ltd. has expanded its product lines with 27 new references. These additions span steering and ...

First Line Ltd. has expanded its product lines with 27 new references. These additions span steering and suspension, bearings, braking, clutch, cooling, and filters. Within the steering and suspension ...

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