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How soon Gen Z will impact the aftermarket

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The do-it-for-me (DIFM) auto repair market is on the verge of significant transformation, with Gen Z poised to play a larger role beginning in 2026. Expected changes by 2030 Looking ahead to 2030, Lang Marketing projects notable shifts in the generational composition of the DIFM market.

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Should there be worry about the shrinking sweet spot?

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Starting next year, the number of vehicles in the auto repair-age sweet-spot—cars and light trucks six to ten years old—will shrink significantly for a prolonged period, reported an industry analysis. By 2030, this group that makes up the aftermarket sweet spot, will shrink by more than 12 million, down about 15 per cent.

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ASW Conversations: AutoShow Insights with Volvo

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The company plans to be fully electric by 2030 – well ahead of government mandates in … The post ASW Conversations: AutoShow Insights with Volvo appeared first on Auto Service World.

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ASW Conversations: AutoShow Insights with Stellantis

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Host Adam Malik talks to Brad Horn from Stellantis Canada about vehicle electrification as his company plans to have 50 per cent EV sales by 2030 the Canadian International AutoShow. They jumped in … The post ASW Conversations: AutoShow Insights with Stellantis appeared first on Auto Service World.

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How ‘digital natives’ are transforming the aftermarket’s future

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By 2030, Lang estimated, digital natives will account for about 50 per cent of light vehicle aftermarket product volume. This trust in Amazon offers a level of confidence that individual repair or parts outlets struggle to match.

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Why there’s growing demand for independent EV repair

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She pulled out her crystal ball and figured it’ll be around 2030 when you see EVs outpace hybrids in sales , pushing the need for the aftermarket to be on the ball and prepared. And this, of course, assumes that the cars are going to sell the way they think they’re going to sell them,” Coquillette added.