2020

Characteristics of the Polish car parc and its impact on the drivers behaviour.

1 December 2020
Characteristics of the Polish car parc and its impact on the drivers behaviour.
The Polish car parc it has a huge impact on the car parc structure and drivers behaviour. In most of the European countries size, age and structure of the car parc is directly related to sales of new... Read more

Outlook of the aftermarket business recovery in Brazil

5 November 2020
Outlook of the aftermarket business recovery in Brazil
The Brazilian recovery speed from the Covid-19 crisis surprises specialists and poses the question: is it sustainable or shall we expect a relapse? What about the aftermarket? Since the beginning of... Read more

In the post epidemic era, does the situation of shared mobility create more opportunities or challenges in the Chinese market?

1 October 2020
In the post epidemic era, does the situation of shared mobility create more opportunities or challenges in the Chinese market?
The people’s demand for healthy travel is linked to the development of shared mobility Compared with other cluster travel modes such as trains and buses, the health security of shared mobility... Read more

The importance of used cars for the UK aftermarket is intensified by the Covid-19 crisis

3 September 2020
The importance of used cars for the UK aftermarket is intensified by the Covid-19 crisis
With approximately 7.9 million used passenger cars sold in 2019, the UK has the highest used car volume of all the EU5 countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom). In proportion... Read more

Director of GiPA Brazil pilots a Formula Vee for the first time at Interlagos and guarantees the podium

12 August 2020
Director of GiPA Brazil pilots a Formula Vee for the  first time at Interlagos and guarantees the podium
Laurent Guerinaud, director of GiPA do Brasil, a Frenchman living in the country for 10 years, came back to car racing this weekend (08-09/08/2020). In the four races played, he climbed 3 times to... Read more

The new customers of the Argentine automotive market and industry

4 August 2020
The new customers of the Argentine automotive market and industry
Learn more about the factors on the recovery rate the Argentine automotive market and industry will have in the face of the financial crisis due to the covid19. Argentina is not unaffected by the... Read more

What are the prospects for the after-sales in France?

27 July 2020
What are the prospects for the after-sales in France?
More than three months after the beginning of the lockdown, we have taken a new step following the announcements made on 14th June, i.e. the opening of restaurants and schools, towards – what... Read more

Why are Germany´s car repairers doing so well during the Coronavirus crisis?

2 June 2020
Why are Germany´s car repairers doing so well during the Coronavirus crisis?
Compared to other European markets, Germany is doing comparatively well in the automotive aftermarket during the Coronavirus crisis. While we see a dramatic drop in the workshop activity by nearly... Read more

Perspective of the aftermarket business in Italy

13 May 2020
Perspective of the aftermarket business in Italy
Italy was the first country in western Europe to suffer the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. On March 8th, the Italian government quarintined the country and shut down most businesses. This situation... Read more

Russian aftermarket specifics. Can we expect a recovery?

23 April 2020
Russian aftermarket specifics. Can we expect a recovery?
We are all are in crisis mode, but when it strikes (like right now) professionals are willing to take the decisions based on solid analysis. GiPA has acted fast to measure the immediate consequences,... Read more

COVID-19 impact on the 5 largest European countries aftermarket

17 April 2020

Will electric vehicles kill the Spanish independent aftermarket?

19 March 2020
Will electric vehicles kill the Spanish independent aftermarket?
Spain´s automotive market will have a continuous increase in sales of electric vehicles (EVs), and there is a strong concern for the traditional automotive  stakeholders:  how will this technology... Read more

Variables that affect the workshop entries in the aftermarket in Mexico

20 February 2020
Variables that affect the workshop entries in the aftermarket in Mexico
First important fact: The growth of the automotive aftermarket in a country highly depends on car registrations. With an increasing trend in car sales, usually the vehicle parc´s increase generates... Read more