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Aftermarket News Archive
12 Feb 2026
NAPA antifreeze and coolant now developed by Valvoline
Automotive aftermarket brand, NAPA has announced that its trusted antifreeze and coolant range is now developed and manufactured by Valvoline, a global leader in automotive
12 Feb 2026
Denso launches ClearAir+ cabin air filter range
Denso has introduced its new ClearAir+ cabin air filter range, which it says uses five active layers that incorporate the latest developments in filtration technology.
11 Feb 2026
Trade users praise new GS Yuasa website
GS Yuasa reports that its new pan-European website has received an “overwhelmingly positive” response from trade users, just one month after its launch.
10 Feb 2026
Textar expanded portfolio by 153 products in 2025
Textar reports that it achieved 43 first-to-markets in 2025, claiming to be the only premium braking brand at that time to offer premium brake pads
10 Feb 2026
ATE launches new aftermarket campaign
Celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, ATE is one of the oldest and most traditional brands in the German and European automotive industry.
10 Feb 2026
Is the LED headlight revolution here?
Osram has been a bulb manufacturer for more than 100 years, and recognises that the topic of LED technology can be confusing.
10 Feb 2026
Schaeffler names charity partner for REPXPERT Conference
Schaeffler has announced that it will be raising funds for automotive industry charity, Ben, at its REPXPERT Conference in May.
09 Feb 2026
Mann-Filter wins German Design Award 2026
Mann-Filter, a brand of global filtration expert Mann+Hummel, was awarded the German Design Award in the ‘Excellence Communications Design – Integrated Campaigns and Advertising’ category.
09 Feb 2026
Gates belt-in-oil range for Ford EcoBoost applications
At present, two timing belts are available in the Gates Belt-In-Oil range for Ford EcoBoost 1.0 litre applications, (A) T354HOB and (B) T359HOB. The difference
06 Feb 2026
Delphi sponsors IMI Apprentice of the Year Award 2026
Delphi is once again sponsoring the Apprentice of the Year Award at the upcoming Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Annual Dinner and Awards 2026,
05 Feb 2026
Why accurate product and application data matters across the supply chain
The automotive aftermarket is built on choice, competition and collaboration. Unlike vehicle manufacturers, it does not rely on a single data source or closed ecosystem.
05 Feb 2026
ZF and BMW sign multi-billion euro transmission deal
ZF has signed a long-term supply agreement with BMW Group for the supply and continued development of the eight-speed automatic transmission (8HP).
05 Feb 2026
Motul and Caterham renew performance partnership
Motul and Caterham have renewed their partnership, bringing together Caterham’s lightweight sports car expertise and Motul’s long-standing know-how in high-performance lubrication, built on more than
04 Feb 2026
AAG acquires GC Auto Parts
Alliance Automotive Group UK and Ireland (AAG) has announced the acquisition of GC Auto Parts in Co Cork.
04 Feb 2026
Leapmotor relies on Aumovio solutions for most recent models
Aumovio, formerly Continental’s group sector Automotive, is supplying Chinese electric car manufacturer Leapmotor with safety technologies for its B and C platforms.
03 Feb 2026
Almost 133,000 unroadworthy vehicles entered NCT centres in 2025
Nearly 133,000 vehicles that were assessed in 2025 by National Car Test (NCT) inspectors were deemed to be unroadworthy to a dangerous level.
03 Feb 2026
Continental completes sale of ContiTech automotive business
Continental has officially completed the sale of its ContiTech business unit, Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) to American private equity firm, Regent L.P.
03 Feb 2026
New ContiTech kits for Volvo XC40
When the Volvo XC40 arrived on the premium compact SUV market, it was an instant hit. Named European Car of the Year 2018 and Irish
03 Feb 2026
Shaftec adds new brake calipers and driveshafts to range
Shaftec Automotive has added 18 new products to its New To Range collection for January, featuring seven brake calipers and 11 driveshafts.
30 Jan 2026
Jaltest University training returns to Ireland through AGE Ltd
Commercial vehicle workshop specialist, AGE Ltd, has confirmed that the popular Jaltest University training is returning to Ireland later in 2026.