Tesla strike in Sweden heats up as nation’s…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is refusing to sign a collective bargaining agreement allowing the union…
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Used Car Sales Upswing Brings Promise to the Aftermarket
Research by Carfax shows the used car market surging in both value and volume. The automotive aftermarket is positioned to benefit significantly—and among those who understand it best is Steve Tucker, president of Automotive Parts Associates (APA). In an industry where profitability is boosted by the number of repairable vehicles on the road, the recent upswing in used car sales is providing tailwinds that aftermarket businesses are ready to ride.
Opel will stick to electric-only plan despite EV…
The new Grandland and Frontera multi-powertrain vehicles complete the Stellantis brand’s first electrification phase. ISTANBUL…
Mercedes halts development of MB.EA large EV platform
With EV demand slumping, Mercedes will stop developing the MB.EA architecture for future E-Class and…
Roland Welzbacher Named New CFO…
At its meeting in Hanover, Germany, the Supervisory Board of Continental AG appointed Roland Welzbacher to…
BM Catalysts further expands range
BM Catalysts has further expanded its portfolio with 24 new references as it continues to expand…
Dürr and Rohde & Schwarz…
International. Automated and autonomous vehicles rely on sensors such as cameras or radars to assist or make…
Think Clutch. Think Blue Print.
With over 1,350 clutch kits covering 50,000+ vehicle applications across European and Asian models, Blue Print…
Bosch and Horizon Partner on…
Bosch and Horizon Robotics signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration. Bosch will…
Thinkcar tools up with Expert…
Thinkcar UK’s tool range has grown following the release of its ‘Expert 391’, and the 10-inch…
AutoZone Board Member…
AutoZone appointed Claire Rauh McDonough to the AutoZone Board of Directors. As the newest AutoZone board member, the…
Charting a course…
The service advisor role is often underappreciated, but is without a doubt, one of the most…
DENSO to Showcase…
DENSO will participate in the NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) Institute & Expo (I&E) 2025.The event…
Aftermarket sales dip in challenging…
The UK automotive aftermarket experienced a challenging start to 2025, according to new data from Factor Sales,…
RBR Truck Parts Joins Power…
RBR Truck Parts, with three locations in Texas, recently joined Power Heavy Duty. Founded in 2018, RBR…
Navigating global shipments for auto…
The UK trade in aftermarket parts sold online is thriving, a leading transportation specialist has told Aftermarket.…
Continental Automotive Name Revealed…
The Continental Automotive name for the newly independent company is Aumovio. Continental presented the name at Auto Shanghai.…
Cash-strapped motorists ‘delaying essential…
Motorists have been putting off essential car repairs over the past year in a bid to save money,…
Delphi North America Announces…
Delphi, a brand of PHINIA Inc., has added 56 new parts to its automotive aftermarket portfolio.These new parts include OE replacement…
MAHLE Launches New Bionic Radial Blower
MAHLE announced the launch of a bionic radial blower for automotive air conditioning systems. The company said the blower improves efficiency while significantly…
TecAlliance Acquires Autotecnic to Expand TecRMI
TecAlliance acquires the Spanish company Tecnomania BCN XXI SL, known as Autotecnic. This acquisition of Autotecnic became effective on January 1, 2025. Related…
Last call for Top Technician 2025 as deadline…
Time is running out for vehicle technicians to take part in one of the UK’s most prestigious competitions — Top Technician 2025. With entries…
