From 2019-2025, the annual product volume of the average light vehicle grew by more than 15%, marking a change in aftermarket dynamics.
Aftermarket Matters
The initiative deploys drones to deliver high-demand parts within a 12-mile radius of Jack Demmer Ford dealerships in metro Detroit.
Average U.S. repairable severity gap for last quarter was just $729; 85% of parts dollars on BEV estimates are for OEM parts, versus 61% for ICE vehicles.
With the addition of nearly 800 Pep Boys locations, the Mavis network substantially expands its presence across the Western United States.
From the training floor to the exhibition hall, STX 2026 brought the aftermarket industry together to learn, connect, and celebrate.
The combination will meet the automotive industry's growing demand for a vertically integrated, hardware, software and services solution.
When Tier 1 suppliers underinvest in aftermarket, the impact shows up downstream for OEMs, distributors, dealers, and shops.

