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Automotive industry innovations for Automechanika 2026

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Various automotive industry companies have announced upcoming showcases and technological initiatives for the Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 trade fair. GS Yuasa Battery Europe intends to launch ‘SalesIQ’, a program designed to provide wholesalers and workshops with market insights, technical expertise, and digital tools. During the fair, held from September 8 to 12, 2026, visitors can access battery programs and receive a free ‘Future Markets Report’ regarding the impact of new battery requirements on the industry. Additionally, DEKRA and MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility have announced service and product innovations. DEKRA will focus on electric mobility, workshop safety, and damage assessment, while MAHLE plans to debut the ‘MAHLE Workshop Portal’ featuring an AI assistant named ‘MIA’. During the event, ICER Brakes and ZF Aftermarket ~~also~~ unveiled new solutions targeting the electric and hybrid vehicle markets. ICER Brakes showcased its ~~“First~~ ‘First to ~~Market”~~ Market’ braking references for new models like the Ford E-Transit ~~350,~~ 350 and Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, alongside copper-free formulations and Last Mile Delivery (LMD) pads designed to increase durability by 40% to 75%. ZF Aftermarket introduced repair kits for electrified propulsion systems, including electric motors, hybrid modules, and inverters. These kits aim to facilitate component-level repairs rather than full assembly replacements, with the new range including over 100 variants for electric drive ~~axles. The 2026 event features~~ axles and expanding ZF’s refurbished transmission offerings to approximately ~~4,400 exhibitors from over 80 countries, highlighting advancements~~ 2,400 references. Further developments at the fair included the debut of ‘Le Part’ by Lucas Elektrik, a new brand targeting the European passenger and light commercial vehicle aftermarket supported by a logistics hub in ~~mobility, artificial intelligence, robotics,~~ the Netherlands. ZF Aftermarket also presented a digital ecosystem designed to connect diagnostic data, workshop operations, and ~~sustainable innovation.~~ spare parts supply to reduce repair times, currently connecting over 50,000 workshops.

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