August 25, 2025: In an auto parts storage park, a mountain of black drive shafts sits, half-covered by dust sheets, and prominently labeled "Volvo Genuine" and "Lynk & Co Suitable" stand out. These drive shafts, used for models like the XC90, XC60, XC40, V90, and V60, have undergone professional testing and packaging, yet are facing a rare period of slow sales. This vividly illustrates the accelerated evolution of the fuel vehicle aftermarket under the wave of new energy vehicles.




"This batch of drive shafts came from the original manufacturer, with complete test reports and packaging. However, inquiries in the past six months have dropped to less than 30% of previous years," said Li Ming (a pseudonym), the auto parts dealer responsible for this shipment. While Volvo genuine parts were once highly sought after due to their consistent quality, they are now facing a situation where demand is limited. Repair shops report that owners are becoming more cautious about repairing older fuel-powered vehicles, and aftermarket parts, priced at only one-third to one-half of the original price, have become the preferred choice for the cost-sensitive market.