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    Suzuki Swift clutch fitment guide

    When installing a new clutch kit to a Suzuki Swift VVT, you may come across an actuation issue. In some installations of these applications, non-release after a short period has been a reported area of concern.

    April
    17
    2026

    Honda pilots ADAS sensors to spot potholes and road damage in real time

    Honda and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in the United States have completed a pilot project using advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensors to detect road defects in real time.

    April
    16
    2026

    Audi ending five-cylinder engine production over Euro 7 rules

    Audi is set to end production of its five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine for Europe next year, after more than 50 years.

    March
    31
    2026

    MG launches Europe’s first semi-solid-state battery

    Solid-state batteries have long been viewed as the pinnacle of electric vehicle technology, with claims that a full charge can be achieved in around nine minutes, writes Eoin Cuttle.

    March
    30
    2026

    How to manage the rise of ADAS faults in independent workshops

    Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are no longer a luxury feature found only on premium models. Systems such as lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and traffic sign recognition are now standard across much modern vehicles.

    March
    25
    2026

    IAAF appoints James Dillon as technical director

    The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) in the UK has appointed James Dillon as its new technical director.

    March
    6
    2026

    Solid state battery charges in under five-minutes

    Technology company Donut Lab has published the results of the first measurements analysing the features of its solid state battery, which verifies it can be charged from 0-80 per cent in less than five minutes.

    February
    25
    2026

    ALLDATA shares insights on ‘gigacasting’ using Tesla OEM repair data

    Gigacasting is changing vehicle manufacturing – and repair practices along with it. Helpfully, with ALLDATA Repair, workshops and bodyshops can either replace or repair complex aluminium structures, like those on Tesla models.

    February
    12
    2026

    Why accurate product and application data matters across the supply chain

    The automotive aftermarket is built on choice, competition and collaboration. Unlike vehicle manufacturers, it does not rely on a single data source or closed ecosystem. Instead, it brings together information from thousands of manufacturers, brands and suppliers, all working to support independent workshops and motor factors.

    February
    5
    2026

    Data shows EV battery health remains strong as fast charging use increases

    Updated electric vehicle (EV) battery health data from Geotab, shows that modern EV batteries continue to perform strongly through their operational lifespan, even as fast charging becomes more common.

    January
    15
    2026