Steve Horne on Growth, Innovation and Keeping It Local
July 24, 2026
Original equipment wiper blade manufacturer, TRICO, has once again been presented with an award at the A1 Motor Stores annual convention: this year its Exact Fit range won Product of the Year.
Mintex-sponsored MINI Challenge racing driver, Lewis Brown, completed his 2022 campaign with two solid race results at Brands Hatch, finishing his final season in the championship in 10th place overall.
Target groups are workshops and wholesalers, as well as those looking for innovative universal lighting solutions.
Turbulent market conditions in the new vehicle market will become the norm for the foreseeable future, according to Cox Automotive.
UK councils are set to install more than 16,500 electric vehicle charging stations over the next 12 months, doubling the number of public chargers currently installed.
Drivers waiting to charge their electric vehicle (EV) in car parks risk being inadvertently fined, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Halfords has done a deal with warranty provider MotorEasy to offer holders of its Motorists Club loyalty card some protection for costs incurred by mechanical failure.
Vauxhall has partnered with green tech pioneer Octopus Energy to promote the use of renewable energy and reduce charging costs for EV drivers.
ZF Aftermarket has embraced the opportunity to engage face to face with its garage and workshop customers and share key technical insights at The Garage Show.
At its latest meeting the association welcomed Malcolm Beattie from MB Motors, Ballymena in Northern Ireland.
