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Chinese EVs, we are already an OE supplier for a number of them. In Q1 in the UK, 15% of all new car sales were Chinese manufactured cars and March’s top selling car was the Jaecoo 7. The sales of Chinese EVs will filter down into the aftermarket over the next few years but we will have parts for these cars to supply to the trade.” Parts for Chinese EVs is only one area of expansion for DRiV. DRiV has just launched Walker air conditioning and heating parts and will soon be unveiling a new range of Walker starters and alternators, while a new range of sensors will be coming from the Wagner brand. “We very much see ourselves as a bumper to bumper supplier…” says John. Given the success of the companies under the DRiV umbrella, the automotive aftermarket will continue to be well supplied with parts for all types of cars…
“As an OE supplier we are producing the parts already so we can get them straight into the aftermarket as soon as they are required and that means that the fit is perfect.” The automotive market is changing with the ever-increasing number of EVs on our roads. “Manufacturers are making internal combustion engined cars lighter and that means that we can make lighter springs for them. Mild hybrids generally use the same suspension as the standard counterparts but it’s the EVs that need stronger steering and suspension parts due to their extra weight, faster acceleration and the fact that they will hit potholes with a greater force.” “We are already manufacturing parts for many EVs and this will increase as we move forward. We have a heavy focus on parts for
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