From ADF ebulletin: The car scrappage scheme may have revived interest in the new car market, but consumer magazine Which? Car has found that some manufacturers have raised their list prices by as much as 14% meaning buyers are often no better off.  





According to the consumer champion body, the price of a mid-range Ford Fiesta has jumped from £11,570 in October 2008 when the car was launched to £13,195 in July 2009 – a massive 14% increase. 





Vauxhall’s new Insignia looked affordable in January 2009, priced at £17,981 but



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Heavy duty clutch manufacturer Lipe is celebrating the arrival of the latest addition to their fleet, a new Mercedes Actros 2532L 6 x 2 rigid.



The new vehicle features a 4 section sliding side panels which allow easy access for loading, as well as a tail lift with a 1.5 ton capacity. Read More..

The ADF’s CV section committee has met with with representatives of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), the body responsible for MoT testing, vehicle safety and operator licensing.







Alison Martin and Andrew Tudor have special responsibility for product recall procedures and discussed the methods and problems involved in recalling vehicles and other related products when safety issues were involved. Their department predates but operates under the requirements of the EU Regulation 1803,2005 (aka The General Product Safety Regulations). Read More..

MTS has launched the latest version of its web catalogue, available on www.mts-silenziatori.it



The principal improvements in comparison to the previous version of  MTS SPA - WEBCAT are:   

- insert of the Excluded Countries or not;   

- improved chassis information;   

- same time view of the complete exhaust systems and the single drawing;  

- Accessories for fitting;   

- “NEW” application for the Fitting Parts;  

- “NEW” application for view the Details if you find the Application for the Fitting Parts;   

- “NEW” application for Details in you’ll using the Cross reference. Read More..

Manbat has reported significant sales growth in the UK aftermarket.



Increasing sales of OE brand Varta, along with its own brand Numax, and the expansion of the leisure sector account for majority of the gains, however without training, the picture would be far less rosy says the company.



Martin McGreevy, UK sales manager explains: "Manbat is dedicated to help its customers sell more batteries and the growth of these major accounts is a perfect endorsement of the philosophy, with sound staff training being a key element in the process. Read More..

In a letter to UAN and its members, Delphi vice-president Lucia Veiga Moretti has underlined Delphi's commitment to the aftermarket, as the company entered into negotiations with BeijingWest Industries for the sale of its global suspension and brakes business.



Moretti said: "We remind you, however, that Delphi Product and Service Solutions (Delphi’s Aftermarket Division), remains committed to its braking, steering, suspension and shock absorbers products for the aftermarket. DPSS continues to expand its Original Equipment product offerings including Air Conditioning, Vehicle Electronics and Diagnostics & Technical Support portfolios for the independent aftermarket. Read More..

Ring Automotive has won numerous awards in recent months from some of the best selling car magazines in the UK.



In AutoExpress magazine, the company's Performance Halogen Headlamps, RINV75 Mininverter, RAC600

Digital Air Compressor, RMS10 12v Twin Can Multisocket with Twin USB and RINVC150 E:Can Inverter all won Best Buy accolades.



Meanwhile, the RAC600 Digital Air Compressor was also Best Buy winner with Which? magazine and Test Centre Winner from WhatCar? magazine. Read More..

Sovereign has launched a promotion for customers to win two corporate hospitality tickets to the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 4 July 2009.



The promotion includes two nights accommodation and winners will join 30 other ADF guests, hosted by Sovereign.



From 8 to 12 June, Sovereign will be promoting three popular units. Read More..

BTN Turbos has launched a new UAN distributor flyer, aimed at increasing awareness of its product range to independent garages.



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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has issued UK vehicle production data for this April.  These showed another fall.  Car production was down 55. Read More..