Axle theme changelog
All notable changes to Axle theme (kv_theme_axle) are documented here.
The format follows Keep a Changelog and the project uses Semantic Versioning.
[Unreleased]
Section titled “[Unreleased]”[1.0.0] - 2026-10-22
Section titled “[1.0.0] - 2026-10-22”- Axle theme for CS-Cart, CS-Cart Ultimate, Multi-Vendor and Multi-Vendor Ultimate 4.17.2 - 4.21.x: a classic, conversion-first storefront for auto parts and accessories stores, with studio product shots on plinths and fitment shown everywhere.
- Garage finder (make, model, year, engine; part or OE number; tyre size) built on the standard product feature “Fits vehicles” and product filters; the shopper’s vehicle saved in the browser and shown in the header (My garage).
- Fitment badges on product cards, a vehicle bar on category and search pages (“Show only parts that fit”), a fitment check on product pages, a vehicle fitment table and OE / cross-reference numbers.
- Header: top bar with promises and quick links, logo, big search, My garage, labelled account, wish list and cart icons with counters, a category bar with mega panels (subcategory columns and a system photo tile) and a Deals pill.
- Homepage: hero slider of banners (eyebrow, headline, text, two buttons), garage finder, promise strip, Shop by system tiles, Deals of the week / Best sellers / New in tabs with deal countdowns, two promo banners, brand wordmarks (Multi-Vendor: seller cards), Car care favourites, driver reviews, Garage guides, newsletter band and a full footer.
- Product cards: plinth well with the second image on hover, sale / New tags, wish list heart, quick view, brand and part number, rating, fitment badge, spec chips, price, stock line, deal countdown, seller line, add button.
- Product pages: gallery, brand and part number, fitment check, delivery / returns / fitment guarantee rows, payment marks, specifications table, Complete the job bundle, related parts and a sticky add-to-cart bar.
- Multi-Vendor: vendor page header with logo, rating, product count and city.
- Settings: garage finder and saved vehicle, fitment badges, studio plinth (plus the Kavio theme kit settings).
- Four styles: Redline, Pitlane, Overland and Nightshift (dark). Archivo and IBM Plex Mono fonts (SIL Open Font License, self-hosted).
- Complete demo content (Partwell Motor Parts: eight systems with 25 subcategories, 55 parts for 11 demo vehicles with brand, position, OE numbers, tyre sizes and filters, options and reviews, a “Brake week” promotion with a real end date, hero slides and promo banners, four garage guides, driver reviews, a main menu; four demo shops on Multi-Vendor) installed on activation.