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David Cameron has promised to hold a referendum in the UK to decide if Britain will remain part of the EU. The referendum will come in the early part of the next parliament if the Conservatives win the next election.

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The recent rapid growth of JRP Distribution in Lancing is down to a lot of legwork and having key people on the ground. Not just in Sussex, or the rest of the UK, but in China.

Groupauto has set out its plans to launch its own garage scheme. Put in place with the partnership of Motor Codes, it aims to answer the criticisms of other schemes and make the garage experience more transparent for consumers.

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Millers Oils is celebrating after winning the Motorsport Industry Association’s Business Excellence Award for Technology and Innovation.

BM Catalysts released 88 new parts in the nine weeks leading up to Christmas, the company has said.

The Research and Development team bought 63 new catalysts and a number of front pipe and DPF units to the market. Collectively the new additions cater for 371 different vehicle fitments.

BM says the launch of its latest haul of new products marks a fitting end to the year for the manufacturer. Commercial Director Mark Blinston said: "2012 could prove to be a pivotal year for the company. We’ve expanded into Europe in a big way and are already having to gear up to meet increased demand.

Wilco Direct is attempting to raise money for BEN with a unique and quirky character. Stevie Snowman is the talk of his town, and for as long as temperatures remain below freezing he’s helping Wilco Direct to raise money for our motor industry charity.

As soon as exhaust supplier Bosal entered administration on Friday, the aftermarket grapevine turned its sights on a new company formed at the same address last October. Bosal Preston was incorporated on October 30th 2012, three months after Bosal lost its case against 48 employees.

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TRW is celebrating after having been awarded top marks in an industry benchmark test.

The company’s brake hose program placed top of the leaderboard following the tests, which also tested products from major competitors. The benchmark was carried out by the Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency.

Bosal blames stainless steel exhausts, a switch to production in Eastern Europe by rivals and legal action by 48 former employees for its financial difficulties and administration. Administrators will now seek a long term future for the business.

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Comline has partnered with MAM to integrate its EMI+ software into the business.