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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...

Meyle launches air suspension parts for independent workshops

Meyle has introduced a range of original equipment (OE)-compliant air suspension components, which it said is the first time independent workshops have access to such parts. This new air suspension product group, which includes air suspension struts, air springs and level control sensors, aims to fill a gap in the independent aftermarket. Previously, the company said workshops working with premium vehicles had to rely on expensive original equipment manufacturer parts or components with limit...

UK's Juratek introduces hub cleaning kits

Frasle Mobility-owned Juratek, a supplier of braking and suspension components based in the UK, is expanding its product line by introducing hub cleaning kits to enhance its range of braking products. The kits are designed to help technicians achieve cleaner hub surfaces, improve disc installation and enhance braking performance. They can be used with a low-speed air impact wrench or power drill for maximum efficiency. Juratek offers two kit options: a two-piece set that includes a large c...

Supertracker unveils new vehicle lifts to meet customer demand

Supertracker, a UK manufacturer and supplier of wheel alignment systems, has introduced a new range of vehicle lifts, following an 18-month period of evaluation, testing and production. The new range includes two-post lifts, scissor lifts and solutions for electric vehicle battery handling, expanding Supertracker's existing product portfolio. The decision to develop this range was driven by increasing customer demand for affordable and reliable lifting equipment that aligned with European qua...

MANN+HUMMEL appoints Helena Hofer as interim CFO alongside CHRO role

German components supplier and filtration expert MANN+HUMMEL has announced the appointment of Helena Hofer as interim CFO, alongside her existing role as chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective Feb. 3. Hofer succeeds Jurate Keblyte, who has chosen to leave the company to pursue other career opportunities. In a statement, Thomas Fischer, nonexecutive chairman, noted Hofer's long-standing presence within MANN+HUMMEL and her established role in the executive leadership committee, emphasi...

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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