Valeo Strengthens its Position as a Leading Supplier of Asian Vehicles in Europe

Asian Vehicles: An Established Parc in Europe

Asian automotive brands continue to strengthen their presence across European markets, driven by strong reliability perceptions and rapid technology adoption — at a steady expansion of around 3% a year. In 2024–25, Asian manufacturers accounted for 25% of new passenger-car registrations in Europe, underlining their growing structural weight in the market.

For workshops and distributors, this growth brings new expectations in terms of parts availability, durability, and OE-level performance — particularly in transmission systems where efficiency and driving comfort are critical.

Valeo: A Long-Standing Global Partner

As a trusted original equipment supplier for more than a century, Valeo has developed deep partnerships with major Asian vehicle manufacturers. This long-standing OE collaboration with brands such as Chery, GWM, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, MG, Nissan, Suzuki and Toyota allows Valeo to leverage its original equipment expertise within the aftermarket.

Driving Innovation in Modern Powertrains

Valeo supports garages — from traditional clutch kits to automated transmission technologies that are widely used across Asian vehicle platforms. Valeo’s expertise covers key automatic transmission systems, including torque converters, clutch-by-wire systems, dual clutches, flywheels, and actuators, ensuring reliable support for modern powertrains.

A Transmission Portfolio Built for Scale

Valeo’s transmission range for Asian vehicles includes more than 1,900 part numbers, delivering up to 90% coverage of the Asian parc in Europe. The portfolio includes a broad range of traditional clutch kits, clutch kits with hydraulic bearings, Dual Mass Flywheels (DMFs), FullPACK^TM DMFs and dual dry and dual wet clutch systems — enabling distributors and workshops to rely on a single partner for all Asian applications.

Valeo continues to bridge the gap between original equipment excellence and the aftermarket by delivering innovative transmission solutions for both automatic and manual transmissions. These high-quality products are engineered to provide factory-level performance across a wide array of popular applications. Our range supports leading models such as the NISSAN Qashqai, TOYOTA Rav 4 - Corolla - Aygo, HYUNDAI Tucson - i20 - i30, SUZUKI Swift, MG Hs and GWM Hover.

A Long-Term Partner for a Mature Market

As Asian brands continue to consolidate their position in Europe, Valeo remains focused on providing distributors and workshops with a comprehensive aftermarket range, supported by original equipment expertise.