Aftermarket International Weekly Newsletter

Car Mechanics from Ecuador, Costa Rica and Colombia will compete for the CALA Awards 2026

International. The winner will be announced on March 20 during AutoAmericas Show 2026, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The organization officially opened...

Repainted Days 2026 confirms its edition in Bogotá with a strengthened academic agenda

Colombia. The event confirmed the realization of its 2026 edition on June 19 at the Tequendama Suites Hotel in Bogotá, consolidating itself as a specialized day of...

Schaeffler expands repair portfolio for EMR3 electric axles in Stellantis vehicles

Germany.The company announced the expansion of its offering of repair solutions for the EMR3 electric axle used in Stellantis models, which will allow workshops...

Continental Has New Vice President of Distribution for Industrial Solutions Americas

United States. Continental's ContiTechsector announced the appointment of Jim Hill as Vice President of Distribution for its Industrial Solutions Americas (IAM)...

Automotive repair services to grow 7.2% annually through 2035

International. Automotive repair and maintenance is projected for a decade of expansion, driven by more vehicles and greater technological complexity.

Plews & Edelmann Expands Portfolio with 55 New Parts and 19 Exclusive SKUs

United States.Plews & Edelmann announced the addition of 55 new parts to its portfolio in January, including 19 exclusive SKUs, strengthening its coverage in...

AMR 2026 will boost digitalization and new energies in the automotive aftermarket

Beijing.The 74th edition of the Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo(AMR) will bring digital transformation and electrification to the fore as drivers of the...

MAHLE Unveils More Efficient Thermal System for Electric Vehicles

International.MAHLE has developed a new cabin heat recovery system that reduces the energy consumption of the air conditioning system in electric vehicles by up to...

New Products

101 new CV axle part numbers

TrakMotive announced the addition of 101 new CV axle part numbers, expanding its application coverage to more than a dozen major automotive manufacturers.

MANN-FILTER launches more sustainable filters with CO₂ reduction

International. The company introduces new filters impregnated with plant materials, made from renewable energy and packaged in recycled materials.

Hankook Launches iON Tire, Designed for Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

International. Hankookhas unveiled its new iON tire, specifically designed to meet the needs of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles...

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Fundamentals of Natural Gas Engines

Natural gas engines are consolidating themselves as an efficient and cleaner alternative in heavy transport. Its use in trucks and buses responds to strict...

A Guide to Adopting Environmentally Responsible Refrigerants for the Aftermarket

The automotive air conditioning industry is going through a key transition: the departure of R-134a drives the adoption of new, more efficient, sustainable and...

Genuine vs. Aftermarket Parts: The Real Difference

In the world of automotive aftermarket, the eternal trade-off between genuine and alternative aftermarket parts continues to generate debate. Beyond price and...

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