News on Automotive industry issues

The Independent Garage Association continues to campaign for an increase to the current MOT fee, which has now remained static since 2010, despite significant increases to garage overheads during this

IAAF has launched the AFTAs – the Aftermarket Federation Trade Awards as its new identity for the annual awards programme, with nominations now officially open for 2026. The new-look awards

As AI changes how people are found, Kerrie Richards, Director of automotive aftermarket recruitment specialist Glen Callum Associates, asks whether the industry needs to think differently about retaining and progressing

WAI has hailed Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 a success after bringing together its international team, customers and partners from across the globe for five days at one of the industry’s leading

GSF Car Parts has celebrated its biggest and most successful TechFest to date, marking the third event of 2026 and the third consecutive year in Wembley. A record-breaking 7,000 visitors

Original equipment (OE) manufacturer and renowned lighting specialist, OSRAM, has revealed its success from exhibiting at the Europe’s leading aftermarket event, Automechanika Frankfurt. With a theme of being ‘Road Ready’,

Five days of the fair, dozens of meeƟngs and countless conversatons – that’s Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 in a nutshell for us. From 8–12 September, we were present in Hall 3.0,

European Exhaust & Catalyst (EEC) has wrapped up a hugely successful five days at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, marking one of the standout events in the company’s calendar this year. The

MEYLE has been named a winner at the Automechanika Innovation Awards 2026, with its new MEYLE HD brake disc taking the top accolade in the ‘Advanced Parts & Vehicle Technologies’

BM Catalysts has reflected on a successful attendance at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. The event provided an important platform to strengthen existing relationships and establishing new connections across the European aftermarket.