Global Aftermarket
Interview With LKQ Euro Car Parts CEO, Andy Hamilton

Ahead of the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, Hamilton shares thoughts on what’s ahead for the UK automotive sector.

MAHLE Plants in Germany Achieve Carbon-Neutral Status

MAHLE has adopted binding reduction targets throughout the company and will reach global CO2-neutral production by 2040.

Marelli Electric Powertrain Strasbourg Wins e-Axle Contract

The JV company develops and assembles optimized integrated e-axle systems for BEVs or plug-in hybrid cars.

Bosch Moves Ahead With Production of Silicon Carbide Chips

Silicon carbide semiconductors enable longer ranges and faster recharging for electric cars.

The Parts Alliance Rebrands As GSF Car Parts

GSF Car Parts already has an established presence with both the UK and Ireland independent motor trade and general public.

Germany Sets New Electric Vehicles Record

The percentage of EVs among newly registered German cars is at an all-time high, despite current industry disruptions.

MAHLE Develops Highly Efficient Magnet-Free Electric Motor

New development combines the strengths of different electric motor concepts in one product.

Volta Trucks Brings The Full-Electric Volta Zero To Italy

Volta is set to launch four full-electric commercial vehicles and increase projected sales volumes to over 27,000 by 2025.

Goodyear, Enovos Build Luxembourg’s 1st Large Solar Carport

Completion of the first station is targeted for August 2021.

Prototype Tires For Electric Buses Tested At The Contidrom

Joint development effort by Continental and bus manufacturer VDL Bus & Coach currently being tested.

GKN Automotive Helps To Drive The Electric Revolution

The company’s eDrive technologies are now powering 13 more global car models.

MAHLE Opens New Test Bench For Electric Drives

MAHLE invests around EUR 3 million in new test bench in Stuttgart.