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Collisions drive autonomous tech to forefront
April 5, 2019 by Adam Malik

It’s simple cause and effect – having more vehicles on roads around the world means more collisions. With the global vehicle count at about 1.32 billion – a number that has doubled over the last 20 years – a number…

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Denso wins Vendor of the Year award for second year in a row
April 4, 2019 by Allan Janssen

DensoProducts and Services Americas, Inc.,has been named 2018 Vendor of the Year by 1Parts North America. The coveted industry award was announced during the Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) national conference and expo in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. “The…

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NAPA’s GTA show attracts big crowd
April 4, 2019 by Allan Janssen

More than 500 pre-register for NAPA’s new GTA show, which keeps Paste Automotive’s biennial trade show tradition alive.

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IWI Motor Parts joins the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
April 3, 2019 by Allan Janssen

IWI Motor Parts of Dubuque, Iowa, is the newest shareholder of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. “We are tremendously excited to welcome IWI Motor Parts as our newest affiliate,” said John R. Washbish, president and CEO of the Alliance. “IWI’s…

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KYB named APA’s Outstanding Marketing Partner of the Year
April 3, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Parts Association (APA) has named KYB its Outstanding Marketing Partner of the Year for 2019. According to KYB, the award is the result of its commitment to service, strong national promotions, and a dedication to training service technicians…

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Arnott bring in new rear air springs for Audi
April 3, 2019 by Adam Malik

Air suspension supplier Arnott has added new rear air springs for a variety of Audi models. Applications including the Audi A6, A6 Quattro, S6, S7 and RS7 models. The new air springs feature a ContiTech OE-quality air sleeve, CNC machined…

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Vast-Auto, L’entrepôt pièces d’autos form joint venture to serve Montreal’s north shore
April 2, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of Groupe Del Vasto, has signed an agreement with L’entrepôt pièces d’autos to form a joint venture partnership on the North Shore of Montreal. The deal, expected to close on May 1, will create a new…

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Gilbert family expands and rebrands in B.C.
April 2, 2019 by Adam Malik

British Columbia’s jobber community in the Okanogan Valley looks a little different. The Gilbert family has acquired a pair of locations in the region from West-Can Auto Parts. That takes them to three auto parts stores and two industrial locations.…

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New shareholder joins Alliance
April 1, 2019 by Adam Malik

IWI Motor Parts has joined The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance as its newest shareholder. The Iowa-based parts distributor is a second-generation family-owned business that opened in 1962. The company started in a family station wagon that travelled to local gas…

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Big turn out for Alain Cote 25th anniversary trade show in Quebec City
March 29, 2019 by Allan Janssen

About 1,300 customers were expected at the 25th anniversary trade show of Pieces D’Auto Alain Cote Inc. The NAPA affiliate, with four stores (in L’Ancienne-Lerette, Saint-Marc-des-Carrieres, Levis, and Saint-Raymond) pulled all the stops to make for an exciting event. More…

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APC makes changes to sales division
March 29, 2019 by Adam Malik

A number of changes have been made at APC Automotive Technologies, including in its Canadian market. The changes represent an opportunity to enhance its overall organization and the impact of the company’s national sales force, APC said in an announcement.…

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Centric Parts launches promo for techs
March 29, 2019 by Adam Malik

Centric Parts wants technicians to try its premium brake pads for free as part of its latest promotion. Techs can get first-hand experience with Centric’s next generation PQ Pro brake pads starting April 1 when the company’s ‘Experience the Best’…