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SEG Automotive and Fersa launch remanufactured drive unit for Renault ZOE

SEG Automotive and Fersa announced that they will be presenting a remanufactured electric motor for the Renault ZOE for the first time at 2025's Rematec from April 8 to 10. The move follows the collaboration announced by both companies at the Automechanika Frankfurt 2024. It was announced that the partnership would combine SEG Automotive’s extensive remanufacturing expertise with Fersa’s deep technical know-how and advanced bearing solutions. The companies had announced the new...

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Financial results
04-Mar-2025

Advance Auto Parts says Q4 FY 2024 sales $2.0 billion, down 0.9% YOY

Advance Auto Parts Inc., an automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and the entire year ended Dec. 28, 2024. The fourth quarter saw net sales of $2.0 billion, marking a 0.9% decrease from the previous year, with comparable store sales down by 1.0%. The company reported a gross profit of $347.1 million or 17.4% of net sales, with adjusted gross profit at $778.6 million. The operating loss stood at $820.0 million, o...

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M&A
03-Feb-2025

Aftermarket distributor FleetPride acquires heavy-duty repairer ARS

FleetPride Inc., a US-based independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty parts and service, announced it has acquired the assets of ARS Truck & Fleet Service. Based in New Castle, Delaware, ARS operates 25 service bays in two locations and a mobile service fleet of 16 trucks. This transaction represents the expansion of service on the Eastern Seaboard. ARS, established in 1972, is known for its in-house and on-location repair services for heavy-duty fleets. The announcement...

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: Schaeffler India showcases aftermarket solutions

Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, participated at the recently held Auto Expo Components Show 2025, part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi. The company showcased its advanced mobility solutions with a focus on its aftermarket division, which is known as Vehicle Lifetime Solutions (VLS). The showcase underscored its commitment to digitalization, electrification and sustainable mobility tailored to the unique needs of the Indian market, the company said in a rele...

Exide showcases battery solutions at Automässan 2026 in Sweden

Exide Technologies recently presented its AGM and xEV battery solutions, as well as a new lineup of commercial vehicle (CV) batteries, at the Automässan 2026 from Jan. 14–17. The event took place at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden. Exide, along with its Tudor and Sonnak brands, had a stand featuring various interactive elements. The exhibition was a platform for Exide to provide live training sessions and quizzes, emphasizing industry trends and the role of...

ZF Aftermarket launches ZF Scan for commercial vehicles in North America

ZF Aftermarket has introduced ZF Scan, a new diagnostic solution tailored for commercial vehicles, marking its debut in North America. This launch is part of the ZF [pro]Diagnostics portfolio and aims to offer a diagnostic experience for modern, complex trucks and trailers. The unveiling of ZF Scan took place during the ongoing Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2026, held from Jan. 19–22 in Texas, US. The company said ZF Scan consolidates multiple legacy diagnostic tools, such as WABCO TOO...

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Management Changes
21-Jan-2026

Aftermarket batteries distributor Continental Battery Systems appoints new CEO

Continental Battery Systems, a distributor of aftermarket batteries in North America, has announced the appointment of Mike Harris as its new CEO. Harris takes over from Chris Alberta, who will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board. Continental Battery Systems was founded in 1932 and specializes in providing battery distribution and recycling services across various industries, including automotive, commercial, golf, marine, recreational vehicles and energy storage. ...

Australian aftermarket body welcomes inclusion in trade diversification network

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has expressed approval for the inclusion of its organization in the newly formed Trade Diversification Network (TDN), as announced by Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell. The AAAA said it is the exclusive automotive industry representative within this network, which is part of the Australian government's A$50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative. This initiative aims to aid Australian exporters in diversifying into...

How Denmark’s Tjekvik is digitalizing dealership aftersales

As the automotive industry shifts toward a more digital framework, the vehicle repair sector is similarly adopting digital solutions. Vehicle owners are growing accustomed to personalized and seamless experiences from industries less complex than automotive repair. So, it comes as no surprise that they are expecting smoother service at auto dealerships. According to Tjekvik, a Danish provider of digital self-service technology for automotive aftersales, customers anticipate quick vehicle drop...

Average age of vehicles in the US rises to 12.8 years in 2025

The average age of vehicles in the US continues to climb, reaching 12.8 years in 2025, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. This marks the second consecutive year of a two-month increase in vehicle age, signaling broader changes in consumer purchasing behavior, economic conditions and the durability of modern vehicles. For the mobility and aftermarket sectors, this trend introduces both significant challenges and opportunities, reflecting key automotive industry trends. ...

Interview with Stellantis India CEO on Eurorepar’s strategy for growth

Automaker Stellantis is betting on India’s independent aftermarket segment with the launch of the Eurorepar Car Service, its multibrand service and repair network, in March 2025. The move comes five years after the company, then Groupe PSA, launched the Eurorepar range of multibrand aftermarket products in India. Eurorepar’s launch came just days after German automotive supplier ZF opened India’s first ZF [pro]Tech plus workshop, indicating heightened interest in India’s vehicle servi...

Interview: Schaeffler Asia-Pacific on its aftermarket division’s strategy for growth

With rapid changes in the mobility ecosystem, German automotive supplier Schaeffler is transitioning itself from a spare parts supplier to a solutions provider. The company’s aftermarket division was reorganized as Vehicle Lifetime Solutions (VLS) in mid-2024 in a shift from a product-led approach to an ecosystem-led approach. The division aims to provide vehicle repair and service solutions at every stage of a vehicle's lifecycle. The increasing performance levels in veh...

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Servicing and Repair
17-Dec-2025
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Italy’s automotive industry association, ANFIA, says ability to adapt crucial for aftermarket success

Europe’s automotive companies that once dominated the global market are facing challenges such as evolving buyer needs, changing engine technology and the move to software-defined vehicles. The region’s aftermarket sector is getting reshaped by environmental regulations, struggling EV sales, access to repair data norms and rising competition. Amid the uncertainty, a growing and aging vehicle parc that requires regular maintenance and repairs remains a key characteristic of the European af...

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Vehicles In Operation
20-Nov-2025
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How will robo-taxis and autonomous mobility shape the UK vehicle fleet?

Driverless-ride service Waymo announced Oct. 15 that it plans to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in London in 2026. The news put a spotlight on autonomous driving technology in Europe, which has been slower than the US or mainland China in adopting self-driving cars. Waymo’s proposed rollout in the UK capital marked its first expansion in Europe and its second international expansion after Tokyo, where it began testing on public roads in April. Waymo says that, in the US...

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Technology and Manufacturing
23-Oct-2025
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Inside the aftermarket supplier First Brands Groups’ downfall

The Michigan, US-based aftermarket supplier First Brands Group experienced a sudden collapse in September 2025 when it declared bankruptcy. The supplier of assorted wear-and-tear parts had grown rapidly in recent years through a series of debt-financed acquisitions. In less than 15 years, it has completed more than 15 acquisition transactions, growing its portfolio to over 25 brands. However, it appears that growth came too quickly. The company, along with its 97 affiliates, filed a Chapte...

Euro 7 to redefine market dynamics for original equipment and replacement brakes

The European Commission’s new Euro 7 emission rules aim to significantly reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions from non-exhaust sources, such as brakes and tire wear, for the first time. Until the new regulation was introduced, the commission was focused on curbing only tailpipe emissions. The specific limit values for brake emissions are 3 mg/km to 7 mg/km for passenger vehicles and 5 mg/km to 11 mg/km for light commercial vehicles. Electric vehicles are also regul...

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