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Updated: NAPA XPO Sale goes virtual

Due to the COVID-19 situation, there will be no in-person NAPA XPO sale in Montreal this year, but NAPA Quebec Region has confirmed a 6 week virtual event will be held in its place. The XPO Is Online and Customized! For the 2020 edition of the XPO Sale, NAPA...

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Russ Stebbins appointed GM of Sensata aftermarket

Sensata Technologies, a global industrial technology company and a leading provider of sensor-rich solutions, has announced the appointment of Russ Stebbins as General Manager of the Global Aftermarket Business Unit. Russ’s appointment plays a critical role in...

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Lordco fast pivot to virtual trade show led to success

Lordco fast pivot to virtual trade show led to success

The big winner at the Lordco Annual Tradeshow was Brad Halco from Burnaby Dieseltech who claimed the top prize, a custom Rat Rod courtesy of Gunk and Liquid Wrench. Lordco Parts Ltd. quickly adapted when forced to move its annual trade show from a physical to a...

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Federated Auto Parts honours to Tim Parks Jr.

Tim Parks of South Carolina's Parks Auto Parts was honoured with the most prestigious Federated Auto Parts member recognition, the Art Fisher Memorial Award. “Parks Auto Parts has been a Federated member for over 30 years, and I know my dad would be so proud that Tim...

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IPO marks milestone for GSP Automotive Group

GSP Automotive Group, a worldwide leader in automotive undercar products manufacturing, has announced that on August 17th, 2020 GSP became an initial public offering (IPO) on  the Shanghai Stock Exchange. "This is a great time to bring partners and GSP Automotive...

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Automotive Parts Services Group honours suppliers

The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) announced its “Vendor of the Year” awards during its virtual national conference and expo. The Group recognized supplier partners for exceptional support in key categories important to its membership as well as the...

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U.S. aftermarket grows despite drop in miles driven

U.S. aftermarket grows despite drop in miles driven

Americans were certainly driving less in the first half of the year, with miles driven down 17% year-to-date through May and significantly steeper in the latter two months, but that did not stop the automotive aftermarket from growing its sales in the first half of...

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Rein brake vacuum pumps for Euro applications

CRP Automotive (crpautomotive.com), a leading source of OE-quality replacement and service parts, has introduced a new line of Rein Automotive Brake Vacuum Pumps designed for applications on popular European makes. Developed to replace failed units, these...

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