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Ivor Searle reports record growth

Ivor Searle reports record growth

Ivor Searle is continuing to see strong demand for its remanufactured engines, gearboxes and turbos in bo ...

Ivor Searle is continuing to see strong demand for its remanufactured engines, gearboxes and turbos in both the car and LCV segments. Supplying over 1,500 motor factors across the UK and a growing dis ...

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Automechanika & IAAF launch collaborative event

Automechanika & IAAF launch collaborative event

Automechanika Birmingham and IAAF serve up new collaborative industry event at Padel Social Club. Autome ...

Automechanika Birmingham and IAAF serve up new collaborative industry event at Padel Social Club. Automechanika Birmingham, in partnership with the IAAF, has announced an exciting new collaborative f ...

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SMMT backs manufacturing to drive green growth

SMMT backs manufacturing to drive green growth

Britain’s automotive remanufacturing sector could play a pivotal role in boosting economic growth and red ...

Britain’s automotive remanufacturing sector could play a pivotal role in boosting economic growth and reducing reliance on imported raw materials, according to a new report by the Society of Motor Man ...

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Three years of change in the UK aftermarket

Three years of change in the UK aftermarket

As we approach the close of 2025, Factor Sales Business Development Manager, Sebastian de Pedro, takes a ...

As we approach the close of 2025, Factor Sales Business Development Manager, Sebastian de Pedro, takes a deep dive into the fortunes of the UK automotive aftermarket to understand how the sector has e ...

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The truth about antifreeze coolants

The truth about antifreeze coolants

Confused about antifreeze coolants? They’re just winter products, right? Think again… Morris Lubricants’ ...

Confused about antifreeze coolants? They’re just winter products, right? Think again… Morris Lubricants’ Technology Manager, Adrian Hill, explores the “misunderstood” product to put you on the correct ...

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Alliance Automotive acquires GC Auto Parts

Alliance Automotive acquires GC Auto Parts

Alliance Automotive Group announces acquisition of GC Auto Parts Alliance Automotive Group UK&IE (AAG ...

Alliance Automotive Group announces acquisition of GC Auto Parts Alliance Automotive Group UK&IE (AAG) are pleased to announce the acquisition of GC Auto Parts, a two-branch LV business with annua ...

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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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HELLA’S thermal range gets a new face

HELLA’S thermal range gets a new face

HELLA has given its thermal management range a fresh face – and a cool one at that… If you visited HELLA’ ...

HELLA has given its thermal management range a fresh face – and a cool one at that… If you visited HELLA’s stand at Automechanika Birmingham earlier this year, you may already be familiar with Terry – ...

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The Comline Motostop success story

The Comline Motostop success story

Partnerships between motor factors and suppliers – what are they built on? In the case of Comline and Mot ...

Partnerships between motor factors and suppliers – what are they built on? In the case of Comline and Motostop Motor Factors, a family-run independent motor factor but part of A1 Automotive Group, it ...

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A turning point for ELTA Automotive

A turning point for ELTA Automotive

2025 has proved a “real turning point” for ELTA Automotive. Tim Brotherton, the company’s marketing manag ...

2025 has proved a “real turning point” for ELTA Automotive. Tim Brotherton, the company’s marketing manager, reveals why and how it will be a springboard for more success in 2026. Q. What would you sa ...

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