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News International NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Mexican auto parts chain adopts Epicor Vision
June 26, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Refaccionaria Del Sol has become Mexico’s first auto parts distributor to upgrade to the Epicor Vision distribution management system. A member of the Automotive Distribution Network (The Network) buying group, Refaccionaria Del Sol operates…
News International NewsLead StorySupplier News & Announcements Recent events may accelerate ‘near-sourcing’ trend: panel
May 13, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The outsourcing movement may have been disrupted by recent tariff disputes, but the coronavirus may actually reverse the flow.
News Consumer trendsEconomy and PoliticsInternational NewsOE news IHS Markit lowers estimates for global vehicle sales, production
May 5, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
IHS Markit has revised its forecasts for global light vehicle sales and production as the impact COVID-19 impact has depressed demand even further than originally expected. According to new analysis, global light vehicle sales are now forecast to be 69.6…
News Covid-19International News Automotive companies step up to assist health workers
March 27, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Manufacturers in the automotive industry are stepping up to assist medical workers and first responders during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Many automakers have offered to help supply the medical community with needed equipment and supplies. Ventilators and N95 masks are at…
News Business ManagementConsumer trendsCovid-19International NewsLead Story Coronavirus update: Taking the temperature of the industry
March 18, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
By Allan Janssen Auto repair shops across the country remain open, but a snap poll of jobbers across the country suggests fears of a complete shutdown are close to the surface. An already quiet March Break week has gotten uncomfortably…
News International NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Alliance welcomes first Belizean member
March 13, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has its first shareholder owner in Belize. Westrac Ltd., originally known as Western Tractor Supply, has joined the Alliance family, as the largest auto and tractor parts supplier in Belize. A small group of investors…
News Association NewsCovid-19Industry TrendsInternational NewsSupplier News & Announcements MEMA letter discusses ramifications of COVID-19
March 10, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) says it will work hard to shape implementation of the U.S. federal government’s $8.3 billion Coronavirus Emergency Bill. In a letter addressed to members of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Heavy Duty…
News International NewsJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements Alliance signs Grupo Morsa as Auto Value shareholder
February 19, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Grupo Morsa, an automotive parts distributor based in Sinaloa, Mexico has joined the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance as an Auto Value shareholder. “Grupo Morsa is a fantastic fit for the Alliance,” said John R. Washbish, president and CEO of the…
News Association NewsEvent NewsInternational NewsSupplier News & Announcements AASA Global Summit explores new trade challenges
February 18, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
More than 100 aftermarket professionals from around the world gathered in Coral Gables, Fla. on Feb. 7 to explore and discuss the latest shifts in the international aftermarket at the AASA Global Summit, presented by the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC).…
News EventsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Changes in Latin America, China on the agenda at global summit
January 28, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers’ Association (AASA) has announced that Eric Farnsworth, vice president of the Council of the Americas, will be a featured speaker during the 2020 AASA Global Summit, to be held Feb. 7 in Coral Gables, Fla. In…
News Association NewsInternational NewsLegislation Regulations MEMA encouraged by news of new China deal
January 10, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) says it is encouraged by the recent announcement that U.S. President DonaldTrump plans to sign Phase-One of a new trade deal with China next week. MEMA says it looks forward to seeing more…
News EventsInternational News China’s evolving aftermarket on the agenda at AASA Global Summit
January 3, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Robert Zhu, chairman and CEO of WONH Global Industries, the manufacturer and distributor of TrakMotive branded products, will be a featured speaker at the 2020 AASA Global Summit in Coral Gables Fla. on Feb. 7. Zhu will present a “Regional…