Delphi Holdings LLP has announced that it had completed the acquisition of substantially all of Delphi Corporation's global core businesses as part of the consummation of the Delphi Corporation Modified Plan of Reorganization.



Rodney O’Neal will remain President and CEO and the current leadership will continue to manage the company’s global operations. “We are grateful for the support and loyalty of our customers, who have placed their trust in

Delphi’s ability to provide world-class products and uninterrupted supply, and the support of our suppliers who have contributed broadly to our efforts,” O’Neal said. Read More..

The new centrally held marketing fund has created more than 20 websites for distributors since it began in January 2009.

The central fund supported by 36 approved suppliers enables distributors to realise their marketing ambitions and requirements and communicate more effectively with garages on a number of levels.

UAN can create and host a customised website for distributors, which enables them to promote their offering online. Read More..

The latest edition of the UAN Draper Tools workshop booklet is now available for UAN distributors to send to customers.



The comprehensive inc & ex VAT retail priced booklet features a hand-picked selection of high quality tools for industrial, agricultural and automotive workshops.



The 128 page publication includes tools for bodywork, engine maintenance and general hand and power tools. Read More..

MAM Software has announced the release of Autocat+ version 5 release 2.2, a free upgrade for its electronic parts catalogue.



As well as bringing new functionality, this latest revision of the software is designed to minimise data disruptions by utilising a new backup server infrastructure. Read More..

Whilst ACDelco’s organic product growth is emanating from across its entire UK aftermarket programme, General Manager Lee Quinney continues to be buoyed by the performance of the company’s beam and spoiler wiper blades. Introduced just over twelve months ago as part of ACDelco's product offering dedicated to the field of servicing and repair, wiper blade sales are constantly exceeding targets month on month. What’s more, it is a product range that ACDelco is set to strengthen early next year with addition of a number of new flat blade part numbers. Read More..

As the sole supplier of the Lucas brand of batteries throughout the UK and Eire, Manbat has produced a broad range of point-of-sales (POS) material to inform the trade and public alike to the depth of the range and the many practical applications that the products are compatible with.



The material starts with a range of 11 separate A4 flyers, four of which cover the various products serving the Automotive sector, three address the Leisure and Marine sectors with four further individual flyers to cater for the CV, Motorcycle, Golf and Mobility sectors.



To supplement the flyers, a series of eye-catching battery stand header boards are also available to highlight products for the Automotive, Leisure and Marine sectors, along with a number of generic laminated A2 window posters titled ‘The Power of Lucas’. Read More..

Manbat, one of the UK's largest battery distributors, has been acquired by Eco-Bat Technologies Limited.



Steve Sheppard will continue as managing director of Manbat Limited and the business style and strategy of the company will remain unchanged.



The company will report into the European Division of Eco-Bat Technologies Limited, manged by Martin Boddy based at the corporate office in South Darley, Matlock, Derbyshire. Read More..

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..