Italy’s automotive industry association, ANFIA, says ability to adapt crucial for aftermarket success

In an interview with S&P Global Mobility, the ANFIA-Aftermarket Coordination Committee says embracing change, investing in training and an openness toward artificial intelligence should be the focus for aftermarket players in Italy and Europe in a complex automotive landscape.

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.