Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 review 33 ǁǁǁ͘ ĂŌĞƌŵĂƌŬĞƚŽŶůŝŶĞ͘ ŶĞƚ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ ϮϬϮϲ leaders from Delphi joined a panel discussion looking at the changing vehicle landscape, future growth opportunities and the importance of industry partnerships. Delphi also highlighted its growing coverage of Chinese vehicle applications and its Professional+ brake pads range, while PHINIA showcased DS-CLOUD, a cloudbased platform designed to improve efficiency, traceability and workflow integration. MAHLE had four world premieres at the show. Its new Workshop Portal brings together technical information, training and expert support, while the Climate Expert concept is aimed at helping workshops develop their climate and thermal management business. Also making their debut were the ArcticPRO air-conditioning service units, designed to improve productivity and ease of use, and the CareMetix Natural cabin air filter, which uses sheep’s wool to help improve air quality inside vehicles. MEYLE turned its attention to automatic transmission servicing, bringing together industry experts for a panel discussion on the opportunities this presents for independent workshops. The discussion looked at why automatic transmission fluid changes remain an underused service opportunity, despite the growing number of automatic vehicles entering the aftermarket. The company also had reason to celebrate, with its new HD brake disc winning the Advanced Parts & Vehicle Technologies category at the Automechanika Innovation Awards. Nissens Automotive highlighted its growing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle portfolio, which now includes more than 2,000 New Energy Vehicle (NEV)-related products and variants, including coverage for Chinese vehicle brands. The company also presented twelve product innovations and range extensions, covering ignition coils, air-conditioning hoses, HVAC door actuators, EGR coolers, AdBlue components and soot sensors. Simply Brands introduced SBxPro, a new professional range aimed at technicians. The line-up includes maintenance sprays and products such as brake cleaner, instant gasket sealant and EGR valve cleaner, alongside directfit wiper blades. TOPDON used the event to introduce its ONE Pro diagnostic platform to the European market. Supporting more than 100 vehicle brands, the system offers ECU programming across all vehicle systems, along with coding and one-click customisation for more than ten brands. Other features include OE topology mapping, more than 50 maintenance services and access to FCA, Renault, Nissan and VAG SFD security gateways. UFI launched a new range of automatic transmission oil filters, with the first products due to become available in November. The initial 48 part numbers will cover approximately 60% of the European car parc fitted with automatic gearboxes. The range includes pressure filters, suction filters and complete kits containing the necessary components. ZF Aftermarket showcased several developments, including its new TRW DTEC brake pad and disc range, which achieved up to 80% lower PM10 emissions than conventional combinations in brake dynamometer testing. Also on display was TRW DOT 4 Brake Fluid ESP Recycled, which contains 60% post-consumer recycled material. The next Automechanika will take place from 5 to 9 September 2028. automechanika.messefrankfurt.com/ frankfurt
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