News & Insights

AftermarketInsight's daily articles keep you up to date with the most significant news, covering thirteen key topics such as eCommerce, technology, and scrappage policies - all carefully selected by S&P Global Mobility analysts.​

AftermarketInsight's monthly insight articles focus on industry topics and events that are shaping the industry, including vehicles-in-operation, distribution trends, and mergers & acquisitions. The insight articles add an S&P Global Mobility perspective based on extensive research, data analysis, and industry interviews.​

The Feed tracker search engine enables users to personalize AftermarketInsight News & Insights, by customizing content to suit personal interests.

Main content includes:

  • Daily news articles 
  • Monthly insight articles 
  • Quarterly webinars 

Latest assets for News & Insights

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...
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...
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...
BP Pulse withdraws from workplace charging space to focus on EV charging hubs in the UK
BP Pulse has announced its withdrawal from the workplace charging market to concentrate on expanding its electric vehicle charging hubs and rapid charger network in the UK. The company will fulfill all existing commitments for installations, warranties and maintenance agreements, but will not engage in new business in this area. BP Pulse aims to streamline operations and enhance its competitive position, focusing on creating ultrafast-charging networks. Current workplace charging customers ha...
Canada’s Mevotech expands range with 84 part numbers
Mevotech, a Canada-based engineer, designer and manufacturer of driveline, steering and suspension aftermarket parts, has announced 84 new first-to-market parts that it said are tailored to meet the real-world needs of professional technicians. The release includes the expansion of TTX Wheel Hub Assembly parts with an impressive 12 new stock-keeping units (SKUs), including one first-to-market. These solutions provide coverage for over 98 million vehicles across North America while r...
TMD Friction launches Textar Virtual Academy to upskill automotive professionals
Braking specialist TMD Friction has introduced the Textar Virtual Academy, an e-learning platform designed to provide high-quality training for automotive professionals. The initiative aims to address the shortage of skilled professionals in the automotive industry and enhance the expertise of those already working in the field. The Textar Virtual Academy offers 14 hours of virtual training content, which includes videos, animations, tutorials and FAQs. These resources are available anytime, ...
Ad-CARGO partners with spare parts purchasing association ATEV
Ad-CARGO and Auto-Teile-Einkaufs-Verbund eG (ATEV) have established a strategic partnership beginning in July, with ad-CARGO participating as a limited partner. This collaboration sets the stage for ad-CARGO's transition into a shareholder role in CARAT by 2026. ATEV has supported medium-sized auto parts dealers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland since 1986 as a cooperative purchasing association. It leverages the combined strengths of its members for improved purchasing condi...
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...
Interview: Houlihan Lokey on automotive aftermarket M&A trends
M&A has continued to play a significant role in the automotive aftermarket with companies utilizing the route to build scale and consolidate fragmented industry segments. The aftermarket sector has remained a hotbed of investor activity for several years, with transaction values surging in 2021 in the post-COVID era. After three years of range-bound movement, deal volume rose to 437 deals in 2021 with disclosed value touching $27.7 billion, up from 301 deals and $12.9 billion in 2020, acc...
How ADAS is accelerating in the global vehicle fleet
Advanced driver assistance systems are rapidly transforming the global automotive landscape, offering a suite of technologies such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring that enhance vehicle safety and driver convenience. A regulatory push, advancement in technology and a shift in consumer preferences are all contributing to the growing market acceptance of ADAS in new vehicles. ADAS penetration within the on-road vehicle fl...
UK’s reassessment of its ZEV mandate puts focus on service capability
The UK government in an April statement announced major changes to its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate to make it easier for the auto industry to upgrade to electric vehicles while confirming the 2030 phaseout date for purely internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. Sale of hybrids and ICE vans allowed until 2035 to ease transition While the 2030 phase-out date for new petrol and diesel cars does not change, the government announced several steps to enhance the mandate's flexibility for...
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...

Click here to view more News & Insights assets...

preload preload preload preload preload preload