A month ago, FIGIEFA hosted a hybrid event with Euractiv entitled 'The Automotive Aftermarket: A Cornerstone for Europe's Industrial and Mobility Future'. In it, the European association of independent automotive parts distributors and wholesalers reaffirmed the readiness of the entire Independent Aftermarket (IAM) to collaborate closely with EU institutions in a successful implementation of the European Commission's Automotive Industrial Action Plan, emphasising that a future-proof European automotive strategy requires the recognition of the full lifecycle of vehicles, including the aftermarket.