DITP trade reports say Germany still buys combustion-engine spare parts but is shifting toward hybrids and EVs, so exporters should keep legacy lines and start stocking EV parts. Safety-critical parts (brakes, lights, tyres, windscreens) need certification such as the E-mark, and German buyers check carbon footprint, recycling and supply-chain traceability. Trade fairs cited for 2026 include WM Werkstattmesse in Berlin (24-26 April), Dortmund (4-6 September), Munich (16-18 October), and Automechanika Frankfurt (8-12 September). Note that the article is a government promotional piece with no price or tariff figures.