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Industry leaders from across the global collision repair sector shared insights on emerging trends, automation and business transformation during the BodyShop News Collision Talk seminar series at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026.
Artificial intelligence, automation, remanufacturing and sustainability dominated the Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 Innovation Awards, highlighting the technologies shaping the future of the global automotive aftermarket.
BMW Group Classic proves that owning a historic BMW does not mean hunting endlessly for rare parts. With more than 65,000 components still available and a dedicated restoration programme, BMW continues to support classic vehicles decades after production ended.
Researchers in Germany are exploring whether future vehicles could double as health monitoring devices, using sensors, cameras and artificial intelligence to detect potential medical issues long before they become emergencies.
K&K Handelsgesellschaft has developed a Marten Defence System that protects vehicles from rodent damage using ultrasonic sound and non-lethal electric deterrents, addressing a problem that costs German motorists and insurers millions of euros annually.