The demand for enhanced in-car audio experiences is driving greater interest in powerful sound systems that can integrate seamlessly within the vehicle. However, installing high-performance audio components can be challenging when space is limited, particularly in vehicles with an existing audio setup. To address this, Uno Minda, a leading Tier 1 supplier of proprietary automotive […]
One of Asia’s largest flywheel manufacturers, Luthra Industrial Corp, is preparing for its biggest expansion in ten years, with a clear goal – to balance exports equally with the growing demand it sees back home in India. Speaking at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Mr. Jai Luthra, Vertical Head (Business Development), Luthra Industrial Corp, said […]
The aftermarket division of Magneti Marelli Parts & Services, a leading global automotive parts manufacturer and supplier, is growing its range for Chinese cars and looking for a partner to enter India. The company also wants to keep its service levels high. Accordingly, the company has showcased its products and services at the recently concluded […]
ZF Aftermarket isn’t just selling parts anymore, it’s positioning itself to shape where the industry goes next. That means expanding into fast-growing regions like India and Africa, broadening its brand lineup, and doubling down on training and digital solutions to get there. Speaking to this publication at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Mr. Andre Scholle, […]
VDO, a German brand of Aumovio that makes automotive electronics and mechatronics for powertrains, engine management, and fuel injection systems, is broadening its product range and adding new services to help workshops handle increasingly complex cars. At the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, the company showcased an augmented reality ‘Remote Expert’ tool and is building a […]
SEG Automotive has begun remanufacturing EV drive units, starting with the Tesla Model S. The company sees electric vehicles arriving in the independent aftermarket and wants to be ready. At the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Ms. Verena Eder, Head of Global Business Strategy Aftermarket, SEG Automotive, told this publication that the combustion engine will hold […]
The aftermarket division of SKF, the company that makes some of the world’s most innovative products and solutions to reduce friction, while also saving energy, is shifting from selling single parts to offering complete repair solutions. These include kits, tools, and training. Speaking to this publication at the recently concluded at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Mr. […]
Cars are getting more complex, and workshops need more help to keep up. DRiV is responding by widening its product range and training more mechanics. The company serves two groups of customers. In the aftermarket, it offers maintenance, service, and performance-enhancing products. For vehicle makers, it supplies premium products for cars, trucks, heavy-duty and commercial […]
As the auto industry grapples with an ageing vehicle fleet, rising technology adoption, and a rapidly growing independent aftermarket, the US-headquartered PHINIA, a global premium solutions and components provider, believes its strategy is to stay relevant across both traditional and future propulsion systems, rather than betting on just one. The $3.6 billion company with a […]
ContiTech is doubling down on Asia Pacific and it plans to build more of its products in the region, and to lean on highly engineered parts as cars change. Mr. Vincent Sambo, Head of Segment Distribution, APAC, ContiTech Singapore Pte Ltd, told this publication that the reason is not the economy; it is strategic focus. […]
As electrification, new energy vehicles, and rising sustainability and emissions demands reshape the automotive industry, Dana Inc is investing aggressively in research, training, and regional agility to stay ahead, with a clear long-term goal of becoming the best drivetrain supplier in the world. Speaking to this publication on the pace of change sweeping the industry, […]
Autoverse, a Bangalore-based platform aiming to organise India’s fragmented automotive aftermarket, has become the market leader in the city within a short span. It supplied over ₹50 crore worth of genuine parts directly to more than 500 workshops, a business model its founders claim is the first of its kind in the country. The idea, […]
At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Mann + Hummel celebrated its 85th anniversary. But instead of looking back, the company looked ahead. Its message was that in a world full of noise and uncertainty, focus matters. Separate what’s useful from what’s harmful, that’s exactly what filters do. And for 85 years, that’s exactly what Mann + Hummel […]
The automotive aftermarket’s much-discussed transformation is no longer a future promise, it’s happening now, Mr. Philippe Colpron, Global Head AM ZF Group, has said. Addressing a media briefing at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, he pointed out to over 58 million electrified vehicles already on the road worldwide and a fundamental shift in how software […]
New York Authorised Service Station at Ranoli enhances aftersales support for customers across Gujarat York India has strengthened its customer service network with the inauguration of the new Deccan Vehicle Workshop, a York Authorised Service Station (YASS), at Ranoli GIDC, Vadodara, on August 10, 2026. Strategically located on the NH48 Ahmedabad-Vadodara Highway, the facility is […]