S&P Global’s newly published report, Top Global Automotive Aftermarket Trends for 2026, reveals that despite rising geopolitical tariff uncertainties, the growth of global vehicle populations and increasing average vehicle ages continue to provide a rock-solid foundation for the repair sector. The whitepaper notes that by the end of 2026, the average vehicle age in Europe […]
Industry updates on May 18, 2026, revealed that the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the global authority on automotive service credentials, has designated the creation of a specialized “ADAS Calibration Credential” as a top-priority mission. The latest market data indicates that by the end of 2026, the volume of ADAS-equipped vehicles on European […]
In mid-May 2026, General Motors (GM) announced a major digital upgrade to its factory-integrated Collision Assistance system, designed to guide vehicle owners toward standardized OEM restoration right from the moment an accident occurs. The upgraded system is deeply integrated with the GM Collision Repair Network (CRN), GM Genuine Parts, and ACDelco components. When the vehicle’s […]
On May 18, 2026, Crash Champions, one of America’s fastest-growing collision repair networks, announced the official launch of its “Fix Now Pay Later” (FNPL) flexible financing solution across its nationwide locations. As modern automotive technologies become increasingly complex, the average ticket size for collision repairs continues to climb, placing significant financial strain on consumers. In […]
In May 2026, as major European repair franchises (such as Motofix) announced full integration into the system, the independent aftermarket achieved a critical milestone in legally accessing manufacturers’ encrypted anti-theft vehicle data. As Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) proliferate, Europe is fast-tracking data access policies alongside the updated EU End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation. Consequently, SERMI (Scheme for secure […]
Released in May 2026, the latest S&P Global report forecasts that by the end of 2026, out-of-warranty vehicles will account for a staggering 84% of the European fleet, with the average vehicle age historically crossing 14 years. The report details that driven by stubbornly high new car pricing, consumer anxiety regarding the residual values of […]