Around 5000 visitors heard from some 550 speakers across 24 stages
Features
eBay promises more OEM/aftermarket suppliers via new programmes
BMW, Renault and Toyota are among the biggest car firms signed up with eBay – but it's eyeing further expansion
Tech, training and more draw thousands to Automechanika Birmingham 2025
We cover the highlights from the UK's aftermarket extravaganza
"Independents need help if they are to remain independent"
CAT speaks to Eurorepar Car Service on how workshops can traverse today's changing automotive landscape.
How will tariff war hit the UK aftermarket?
The tariff war is ranging, fuelled by Donald Trump's new 25% import levies on car parts. We ask the experts about costs, worries and business impacts
New month, new tax year, higher bills: how to deal with business rates
The fact remains that business rates are as unpopular as they are expensive
How sustainable oils could change the lubricants game
How do you sell a radical engine oil to sceptical retailers and drivers? We look at a new plant-based lubricant and a major brand which is turning to regenerated oil
The cost of making redundancies
Reports suggest there have been more than 50,000 car industry redundancies in Europe since 2020
The importance of garage schemes
Support networks for independent garages are proving vital amid unprecedented challenges
Why theft is such a big problem – and what to do about it
Theft and burglary were among the most prevalent crimes committed against businesses last year