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Cyber risks and EV growth in the aftermarket

Cyber risks and EV growth in the aftermarket

Following his insightful, compelling address during last year’s IAAF Conference – where he tackled cybers ...

Following his insightful, compelling address during last year’s IAAF Conference – where he tackled cybersecurity, the importance of the UK stepping up ahead of “squeezes” from the EU, US and China, an ...

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How has Value Car Parts expanded so quickly

How has Value Car Parts expanded so quickly

After Value Car Parts was launched in 2021, it has since expanded into a four-branch motor factor – but I ...

After Value Car Parts was launched in 2021, it has since expanded into a four-branch motor factor – but Ishtiaq Malik isn’t done just yet with more store openings planned. PMF sat down with the managi ...

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Advancing careers in the UK aftermarket

Advancing careers in the UK aftermarket

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK afterm ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK aftermarket. LKQ SYNETIQ LKQ SYNETIQ, a dismantling and recycling specialist, has appointed Justin El ...

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CSF appoints Welwyn Garden City branch manager

CSF appoints Welwyn Garden City branch manager

Hakan Inal is the new branch manager at Car Spares Factors’ Welwyn Garden City branch. With long-standing ...

Hakan Inal is the new branch manager at Car Spares Factors’ Welwyn Garden City branch. With long-standing experience in the area and a hands-on approach to customer service, he has already implemented ...

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What automotive businesses need to succeed

What automotive businesses need to succeed

Since joining ALLDATA Europe as UK Sales Director in September 2025, Damian Milling has worked closely wi ...

Since joining ALLDATA Europe as UK Sales Director in September 2025, Damian Milling has worked closely with colleagues across sales, marketing, training and support to accelerate growth across the UK ...

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GSF aims to hit £1 billion annual turnover

GSF aims to hit £1 billion annual turnover

GSF Car Parts plans to open 20 new branches in 2026 after delivering more than 20% annual growth for thre ...

GSF Car Parts plans to open 20 new branches in 2026 after delivering more than 20% annual growth for three consecutive years. Despite industry challenges, the company says strong legacy branch perform ...

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Who’s breaking ground in the industry?

Who’s breaking ground in the industry?

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers, as they begin a new stage of their career. Banner GB Foll ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers, as they begin a new stage of their career. Banner GB Following a three-year absence, Fay Ryder has returned to her position as business development mana ...

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The key trends shaping the automotive industry

The key trends shaping the automotive industry

LKQ UK and Ireland Chief Executive, Kevan Wooden, outlines the key trends he and the national distributor ...

LKQ UK and Ireland Chief Executive, Kevan Wooden, outlines the key trends he and the national distributor expect to shape the trade in 2026. The emotive 2030 ICE ban, the growth of Chinese car brands ...

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Why Ecobat has changed to Veloris

Why Ecobat has changed to Veloris

Ecobat Battery was divested from Ecobat Group in June 2025 and is now owned by Endless LLP. This necessi ...

Ecobat Battery was divested from Ecobat Group in June 2025 and is now owned by Endless LLP. This necessitated a name change, as well as the opportunity to set out a clear strategic vision for the com ...

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Behind the scenes tour with Schaeffler

Behind the scenes tour with Schaeffler

There was tremendous anticipation and excitement surrounding Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions’ media ...

There was tremendous anticipation and excitement surrounding Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions’ media tour. Planning was meticulous, the locations of Slovakia and Hungary promised intrigue, the it ...

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