Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has unveiled the second generation of its heavy-duty truck battery pack, nicknamed the “Magic Cube.” The system called TECTRANS II, is designed to make vehicle integration much simpler. It roughly halves the number of components, cuts vehicle development time by 50% and lowers R&D costs by 60–70%. The new […]
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For the first time ever, seven CEOs from Europe’s leading truck and bus makers stood together on one stage, representing 97% of the European market, with a joint appeal: push the EU’s 2030 CO2 targets for heavy-duty vehicles to 2033. If the 2030 target is missed, the fines are severe – around €120 million for […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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Garrett Motion showcased a wide range of new products at IAA Transportation 2026, from next-generation turbochargers for commercial vehicles to zero-emission technologies. This includes compact 2-in-1 electric powertrain, which is set to enter production next year through a partnership with Chinese axle manufacturer Hande Axle. Among the highlights was Garrett’s newest generation of turbochargers. Speaking […]
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Australia’s automotive aftermarket is entering a period of significant change, as a wave of new Chinese carmakers, rising fuel costs, and a fast-growing EV segment reshape how the country’s vehicles are bought, serviced, and repaired, according to the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA). The AAAA represents around 3,000 member companies across Australia’s automotive supply chain, […]
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As electric vehicles disrupt decades-old aftermarket revenue streams like oil changes and routine servicing, global automotive solutions provider Würth Group scripts its strategy to bring back previously outsourced services, such as smart repair, glass repair, and AC servicing, back into workshops, while betting heavily on technologies that work regardless of what powers the vehicle. Speaking […]
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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 […]
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Aftermarket’s success increasingly hinges on regional integration, working closely with local governments and suppliers, rather than treating Asia Pacific as one uniform market. Asia Pacific’s aftermarket revenue is envisaged to reach $239.8 billion by 2032, growing 6.9% annually, more than twice the pace of vehicle population growth, as vehicles age and grow more complex. China […]
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It was seven in the morning on 8 September. Even before the official opening of the leading international trade fair Automechanika Frankfurt, one of the rooms at the event was packed. Every seat taken, almost many people familiar — the who’s who of the global automotive aftermarket, all choosing to be there before the day […]
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