Comline News
Comline joins the IFTS (International Filter Testing Services)
Our friends over at Garagewire have some great coverage regarding our membership of the IFTS (International Filter Testing Services) - an elite filtration testing organisation! Becoming a member of the IFTS will enable Comline to further raise our already impressive filtration quality standards and reinforce our commitment to being 'First for Filters'.
Comline at the double!
During the A1 Motor Stores annual convention, which took place in the beautiful surroundings of Dubrovnik, Croatia, Comline was awarded Component Supplier of the Year for the second year in succession. Click to read more about our latest award.
Comline Features
Comline Technical – Oil Filter Supersession
Comline is committed to ensuring our filters offer high-quality and ease of fitment and, with this motivation in mind, we have superseded our Oil Filter CDH11632 into an all-new filter reference EOF249. To see how EOF249 will benefit technicians, simply follow the link.
Comline Feature - BMW 5-Series
The BMW 5-Series combines style, technology and comfort to bring buyers a truly sophisticated driving experience. Hit the link to find out what Comline has to offer for this Bavarian benchmark.
Industry News
The impact of autonomous vehicles
We came across this interesting insight piece from across the pond regarding the broad impacts of autonomous vehicles. Whilst penned in America, the scenarios outlined ring true or the European market making this article a must read. Autonomous cars will, in time, change the face of the entire automotive industry and aftermarket businesses will need to prepare for this revolution.
UK van market holds steady
The SMMT have reported that demand for new vans in the UK remained steady during August. LCV business provides a revenue stream for so many aftermarket businesses, not least Comline with our LCV filters, braking and more. It's great to see there will be plentiful LCV demand for the aftermarket in the years to come.
Global vehicle sales to achieve major milestone
Noted website Automotive Management Online carries an intriguing article analysing the worldwide growth of new vehicle sales, predicted to top 100 million in 2019. It's little surprise to see the thriving economies of China and India spearheading worldwide growth with the more established US and European markets lagging behind with more modest growth.
Fear not however, the pipeline of new vehicles heading to the aftermarket remains as strong as ever!
Fresh Metal
Mercedes AMG Project ONE Revealed
Mercedes launched their all-new Project One hypercar with a bang at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show. The Project One leans heavily on Mercedes' Formula 1 technology and promises to be an all-new breed of hypercar. Click the link to view exclusive images of this 1000bhp beast.
Bentley impresses with new Continental GT
Bentley is well known for its uncompromising luxury and the new Continental GT is true to form. Revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new 'Conti' looks sharper than ever - Premier League footballers form an orderly queue!
Light Relief
Effie - The new ironing machine
We like Industry Eye to stay focused on all things automotive but sometimes you see something that you have to share with the world. Take a closer look at the incredible Effie, the machine that will do all your ironing. Currently going viral, could Effie become the next must-have home appliance? Click to see it in action.