The independent aftermarket sector in Europe is one of the most important areas of the economy. According to a study conducted by Wolk and Clepa (the European Association of Automotive Suppliers), the independent aftermarket accounts for more than 80% of the market share of parts and services in Europe. In addition, this market contributes around
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Manual or automatic gearbox: which one to choose?
One of the big questions to be answered when buying a car is: Should I choose a manual or automatic transmission? Today we can see how many brands are taking the risk of adapting their cars to automatic gearboxes (very popular in the United States). In Europe, however, automatic gearboxes have yet to catch on.
The boom in the purchase of second-hand cars in Spain
The second-hand cars market has increased a lot in recent months. Specifically, according to the newspaper Público, used car sales this year have increased by 135% compared to 2020. Why has the sale of second-hand cars risen so sharply? And, above all, how will this new situation affect the automotive world? Booming second-hand car market
The keys to the digitization of the sales aftermarket sector
2020 proved to be a tough year for many companies. The global health crisis shook virtually all business sectors. In the case of the aftermarket sector, many experts were predicting a slow and costly recovery. However, there are signs that this recovery is likely to be faster than expected. The aging of the European
Spain does not surpass the European average in EV charging
Spain continues to rank among the bottom EU countries in the Electro-mobility barometer. Despite having increased the number of EV charging stations and electric vehicles, 2.2 points compared to the previous quarter, Spain has not managed to catch up with the European rate of electrification of its vehicle fleet. The Electro-Mobility barometer assesses the charging
3 brands that continue to rely on manual gearboxes
Nowadays, the trend in the international automotive market towards vehicles with manual gearboxes has been declining. This is partly due to two reasons. The first to the significant improvements that manufacturers have been able to make to automatic gearboxes, such as improved driving comfort and easier gear shifting. The second reason is the latent need
What is the car fleet like in Europe?
European car fleet Nowadays, according to the ACEA report, there are 280 million vehicles in Europe and the average age is currently 11. 5 years. COVID-19 has affected Europe’s car fleet by reducing new car sales and therefore ageing the cars in use. Some of the main negative consequences of the increase in the average
ACEA reports more than 250 automobile factories across Europe
Recently, ACEA announced it’s opening more than 250 automotive assembly and engine production plants operating in Europe last week, according to freshly-updated data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Since mid-March, the auto industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, with plants being shuttered for 29 working days on average to date.
Commercial vehicle registrations in EU growth +3.2% in 2018
Overall in 2018, EU demand for commercial vehicles went up by 3.2% compared to 2017, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth, ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association) reports. Roughly 2.5 million commercial vehicles were registered across the European Union, representing the highest volume on record since 2007. Overall in 2018, according to ACEA, the
Renault acquires company PVI: specialist in electrification of Light Commercial Vehicles
With the acquisition of PVI, which specializes in the conversion of commercial vehicles to natural gas or electricity, Renault will be able to step up the implementation of new technologies, especially in the field of electric Light Commercial Vehicles conversions. The assets of PVI, which boast recognized expertise in the design and conversion of
