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OEConnection acquires business intelligence provider
November 11, 2020 by Christine Hogg

OEConnection, an automotive technology provider for OEM distribution networks, has acquired Summit Consulting Int’l, Inc., a business intelligence consulting and solutions provider to the automotive industry. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, SCI is a services and solutions provider focused on transforming…

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Aftermarket Analytics announces agreement with Dayco
November 4, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Aftermarket Analytics has announced a new agreement with Dayco to assist the company with inventory management. “We are proud to have been chosen by Dayco to build the first truly global inventory decision support system,” said Justin Holman, CEO of…

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Bosch and Hunter announce ADAS collaboration
November 3, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Bosch and Hunter Engineering are teaming up to develop and sell advanced drivers’ assistance calibration systems (ADAS) in North America. For the first time, technicians will benefit from an integrated alignment system from two of the most-trusted repair industry brands…

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Newly-formed Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association adds value for members
November 2, 2020 by Christine Hogg

In a shuffle designed to give members more insights into the latest shifts in aftermarket customer finances, the former MEMA Financial Services Group (MFSG) and its Aftermarket Volume Group (AVG) have been combined to form the new AASA Aftermarket Volume…

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Dana acquires stake in software company Pi Innovo
October 29, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Dana Incorporated has acquired a non-controlling stake in Pi Innovo LLC, a leader in embedded software solutions and electronics control units for the light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. The investment in Pi Innovo will further enable Dana to…

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Arnott expands product line with purchase of AccuAir
October 21, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Arnott, which specializes in the production of air suspension products for passenger vehicles – has purchased the assets of the former AccuAir Control Systems suspension company. This purchase enables Arnott to expand its air suspension products within the performance and…

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NPW Companies acquires All Products Automotive
October 20, 2020 by Christine Hogg

NPW Companies has acquired All Products Automotive, headquartered in Chicago. The deal closed on Oct. 16, 2020. The acquisition strengthens NPW’s professional customer coverage and expands their penetration across the U.S., particularly in the upper Midwest. Both companies are family-owned…

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Parts Warehouse finalizes deal with Distributors Warehouse
October 19, 2020 by Christine Hogg

As of Oct. 16th, Replacement Parts Inc. (Parts Warehouse, Inc.) and Crow-Burlingame, has merged with Distributors Warehouse, Inc. (DWI), headquartered in Paducah, Ky. PWI and DWI first announced their partnership back in August. “We are incredibly excited and lucky to be…

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Sako Auto Parts joins Bestbuy
October 16, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Sako Auto Parts has joined Bestbuy as a full member shareholder. Jacob and Sam Yako (formerly of Paste Auto Parts in Toronto, Ontario) are back in the automotive jobber store business with the opening of their new operation in Barrie,…

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ProColor Collision opens first location in Ontario
August 7, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Fix Network is expanding its ProColor Collision brand across Canada, with the opening of its first ProColor location outside of Quebec, and 14 other locations planned for Ontario, Atlantic Canada and Western Canada. The first new location in the planned…

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Stellantis: Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot decide on new name
July 17, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Are you ready for Stellantis? In a major step toward the completion of their 50:50 merger, Peugeot S.A. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have selected a corporate name for the new group. Stellantis is rooted in the Latin verb “stello” meaning…

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Raybestos recognized as a GM supply of the year
July 9, 2020 by Allan Janssen

  Brake Parts Inc was named a 2019 GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during a virtual ceremony honouring the recipients of the company’s 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards. During the event, GM recognized 116 of its…