Aftermarket July/August 2022 Issue

MONTH 2017 AFTERMARKET 3 www.aftermarketonline.net JULY/AUGUST 2022 AFTER ARKET 5 Classic car environmental impact trounces modern vehicles, says report Classic cars are far less harmful to the environment than newer vehicles, a report from Footman James has suggested. According to the specialist insurer’s Indicator Report, on average a classic emits 563kg of CO2 per year. However, an average modern passenger internal combustion engine car has a 6.8-tonne carbon footprint immediately after being built. Moving over to EVs, the Polestar 2 may create as much as 26 tonnes of CO2 just on production process alone, an amount that would take many classic cars 46 years to match. Managing Director of Footman James, David Bond observed: “It’s easy for one to assume that classic cars are more damaging simply because of their older and less efficient engines, however, the data in this report disproves that theory. It’s really about how these vehicles are maintained and used.” For the full report, visit: www.footmanjames.co.uk/the-indicator- report British Motor Show pushes environmental envelope Organisers of The British Motor Show 2022, taking place 18-21 August 2022 at Farnborough International have said that this year’s event will be the greenest of its type ever as a result of its new official fuels partnership with Coryton Advanced Fuels. Coryton, a supplier of specialist and renewable fuels through its Sustain brand, will be supplying all of the petrol and diesel cars at the event, including those used for live test drives, with sustainable fuels to reduce carbon emissions. Coryton will also be the main sponsor of the show’s live test drives, ‘Test Drive Live powered by Coryton’. Commenting on the partnership, The British Motor Show CEO Andy Entwistle said: “By using it in our own vehicles, we want to create a show with minimal carbon output and show that ICE powered cars can be environmentally friendly right now, especially for those who cherish their classic cars or cannot yet afford a new EV.” The British Motor Show advanced ticket prices are £18.50 each, or £37 for a family of four. Tickets are available at www.thebritishmotorshow.live Ben on the Road Ben is set to take to the highways and byways of Britain with the launch of its new UK roadshow, Ben on the Road, which will visit small to medium-sized automotive businesses with a view to raise awareness of Ben’s health and wellbeing services. Businesses can register for free for a visit from the Ben team, and there is no obligation to commit to any of Ben’s services. To register for a visit on the 2022 Ben on the Road tour, visit: ben.org.uk/benontheroad Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine New logo for LKQ The parent of LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new logo and branding. Commenting on the move, Arnd Franz, CEO of LKQ Europe said: “In order to continue to be a leader in the automotive aftermarket, we believe it is essential to evolve and invest in our corporate design and reputation. We will build a strong and inspiring global brand that not only reflects our history but also our future business models delivering more value to customers across Europe.” Dominick Zarcone, LKQ Corporation’s President, and Chief Executive Officer, added: “The evolution of our logo and supporting corporate identity will not only support this new era of business but will also help to create a positive outlook, building and cementing our reputation as a contemporary business and employer of choice.” LKQ Corporation was founded in the U.S.A in 1998. The company arrived in Europe in 2011 when it bought Euro Car Parts. Since then, LKQ has bought more than 80 more companies in over 20 European countries. The company will implement the new corporate identity in the coming months.