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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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Advance Auto Parts Q2 sales up 7.3%, margins up too

Advance Auto Parts Q2 sales up 7.3%, margins up too

Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers--through Carquest branded stores and Worldpac in Canada--has announced its financial results for the second...

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AutoZone announces plan to hire 20,000

AutoZone, Inc., the retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, plans to hire more than 20,000 employees in the U.S. to meet the growing demands of its Retail and Commercial customers at its more than 5,800 stores throughout the...

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Akebono Brake announces key appointments

Akebono Brake Corporation has announced the appointment of Mike Eldard to National Sales Manager of the Aftermarket, as well as other organizational changes. Prior Akebono roles held include Pacific Northwest District and Western Region Sales Manager as well as...

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Automotive Parts Associates supports medical efforts in Beirut

In an effort to support those in medical need from the aftermath caused by the ammonium nitrate explosion in Beirut, Lebanon on August 4, Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has made a financial contribution to Doctors Without Borders. “Regardless of the situation, the...

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