Schaeffler has launched the E-Axle RepSystem-G, a new repair kit for the E-Axle fitted to the Volkswagen e-Golf VII, as the company continues to roll out support for garages looking to take advantage of the electric vehicle opportunity. With the latest new car sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showing battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales were up 3.8% year-on-year in March, the number of vehicles on the road continues to grow. As existing EVs age, they increasingly appear in independent workshops. “Schaeffler’s E-Axle RepSystem-G is a unique repair system ..read more

Opus IVS not only offers elite level diagnostic solutions, but also provides remote live support, mimicking an in-person experience for customers. This innovative approach ensures that automotive servicing and repair needs are addressed promptly, no matter the location. At the heart of IVS 360 TM are the highly skilled experts dedicated to specific automotive brands. These professionals bring a wealth of experience and expertise, ensuring that any diagnostic, programming, or repair needs are met with precision and efficiency. With years of service under their belts, these brand-specific techni ..read more

Launching in June 2024, the new website will deliver an intuitive experience with a fresh, modern design for car buyers who love the RAC brand and provide automotive retailers with a fantastic showcase for their vehicles. The new RAC Cars website will have feature parity with heycar and be optimised for modern digital retailing, including a responsive design that renders perfectly across all devices and screen sizes. Developed in line with RAC brand guidelines, the site will also provide a showcase for other great services from RAC. Mark Adcock, head of brand licensing at the RAC, said: “RAC C ..read more

The lighting system is controlled via a gateway. Data is transmitted via Powerline Communication (PLC), which ensures reliable data transmission. “With the RokLUME 280N SMART, we are revolutionising work lighting,” says Stefan Maierhofer, Head of Product Management Worklights at FORVIA HELLA. “Never before has it been possible to adjust work lighting more specifically and adapt it to different working conditions and needs.” For example, the driver can choose between two different light colours. The field test with customers such as vehicle manufacturers and mine operators showed that an amber ..read more

Representatives from the IMI were at the event, where the certificate and plaque confirming IMI centre status was presented to Steve Fox, Training Manager at HELLA Academy: “This is a momentous day for all of us at HELLA Academy, “said Steve. “Much work has gone into putting together this brand-new training centre. We can now work to support the sector up-skill, with the initial focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).” HELLA Academy is based at HELLA’s UK office in Chipping Warden, near Banbury. The all-new academy is based around a modern classroom and state-of-the-art workshop th ..read more

Cleevely Group, a pioneer in the servicing and repairs of electric vehicles (EVs), launched its new training course to build the confidence of technicians who have IMI Level 2, 3, or 4 qualifications but lack regular opportunity to practice EV skills in their workshop. “It’s a great opportunity to learn from the best,” said Sean Savage of Springwell Motors in West Yorkshire, having attended the course earlier this month. “The tasks we were given replicate what you’d get in your own workshop. It gave us the self-assurance that we can work on EVs and that they’re not something we should be shyin ..read more

ALLDATA Europe, a provider of original vehicle manufacturer (VM) diagnostic, repair and maintenance data, is pleased to announce its participation at the inaugural MECHANEX event in Harrogate. Taking place at the Yorkshire Event Centre on the 16th and 17th May, ALLDATA Europe will be present at the event, with an exclusive seminar presented by its UK sales director, Simon Frost. He will ‘debunk’ five common myths that relate to the use of technical data in the workshop. From concerns about costs and beliefs that technicians can ‘get by’ without investing in accurate technical data, to incorrec ..read more

The motor retail technology market leader says that, from a sample of more than half a million sessions of consumers using its motor finance tools, 4.3% were potentially classified as vulnerable. Of these, almost one in five (17%) were successfully signposted to third party and lender links such as support lines. If the sample is limited to online applications only, the incidence of vulnerable customers is even higher at 5.25%, compared to 2.88% in the showroom. James Tew, CEO at iVendi, said: “The new statistics we have compiled show that there is quite a high incidence of vulnerable customer ..read more

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (“FORVIA HELLA”) has made a solid start to the new fiscal year 2024, as expected by the Company. According to the data published today, Group sales in the first quarter 2024 (1 January to 31 March 2024) amounted to €2.0 billion (previous year: €2.0 billion). This corresponds to currency-adjusted growth of 2.2 percent; reported sales increased by 0.6 percent. Bernard Schäferbarthold, CEO of FORVIA HELLA: “We assume that the automotive market will only stagnate in 2024. The industry development in the first quarter confirms this assumption. The start to the new fiscal y ..read more

High-performance engine oil and lubricants giant, Motul, has been announced as a Circuit Partner & Event Sponsor of Wiltshire’s Castle Combe Circuit for the 2024 season. The news means that the circuit’s Media Centre is now dubbed the ‘Motul Media Centre’, and Motul becomes the title sponsor of the upcoming German Action Day car show, set to be held on Saturday, 17 August. As well as this, Motul branding will be visible around the 1.85-mile circuit, with the company’s celebrated products and merchandise being readily available for purchase on-site throughout the year. Established in France ..read more