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New reman GM at BPI, Maval
April 11, 2019 by Adam Malik

Craig Stark has joined Maval Industries and Brake Parts Inc. as its general manager, remanufactured products. Throughout his career, Stark has managed a variety of new and remanufactured automotive aftermarket technologies and brands, BPI said in a press release. He…

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New Product: ATE hydraulic control unit from Continental
April 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Continental says its new ATE MK60 Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) can eliminate the need to replace the entire brake control (ECU) unit when only the HCU needs replacement. Developed as an original part for direct aftermarket replacement, the ATE HCU…

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Andrea Muscato named CRP Industries’ new marketing communications manager
April 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Andrea Muscato, marketing communications specialist for CRP Industries, has been promoted to marketing communications manager. Muscato will be responsible for overseeing trade show planning and logistics for the New Jersey-based company. She will also manage CRP Automotive’s ‘Inside the Brands’…

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AIA’s new ASAP program holds EV primer event
April 10, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Shop owners and technicians get a crash-course on what it will take to tackle hybrid repairs.

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Lumileds names senior manager for retail sales
April 10, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Lumileds has appointed Tracy Beecroft as its senior retail sales manager for North America. Beecroft will be responsible for retail and e-commerce sales channels for Lumileds’ North America Aftermarket. Dave Illes, director of sales and marketing for North America Aftermarket, announced…

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Denso opens new technical centre
April 10, 2019 by Adam Malik

Mobility supplier Denso is opening a new facility geared towards cutting-edge aftermarket products and services. These technologies will centre around automotive inspection and telematics systems in an effort to focus on aftermarket services and open up greater access to vehicle…

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Virtual kits added to Raybestos catalogue
April 10, 2019 by Adam Malik

Raybestos has added virtual kits to its online catalogue. The addition gives distributors the flexibility to go to market to repair shops with a pad and rotor kit for popular applications. Distributors still purchase the specific brake pad and rotor…

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NAPA kicks off XPO Sale
April 9, 2019 by Adam Malik

NAPA XPO Sale 2019 was officially launched in Montreal recently. More than 150 attendees, including 80 suppliers, gathered at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum, an archaeological and historic complex and saw this year’s theme, what’s new and the promotions that will be…

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Tenneco, PWI win first AASA award
April 9, 2019 by Adam Malik

The first-ever Channel Excellence Award was taken home by Tenneco and Parts Warehouse Inc. A shared data analytics program between the supplier and distributor focused on inventory and sales optimization of Monroe ride control components and won over the selection…

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Acura recalls SUVs because tail lights can go dark
April 9, 2019 by Adam Malik

Honda’s luxury brand Acura is recalling more than 360,000 SUVs worldwide because water can get into the tail lights and make them go dark. The recall is mostly in North America and covers the MDX from the 2014 through 2019…

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Close the border? MEMA, Auto Care say no way
April 8, 2019 by Adam Malik

Two of the automotive aftermarket’s largest groups are demanding that the United States-Mexico border stay open. The missive follows threats from U.S. President Donald Trump that his government would shut down the border over supposed border security. Trump claimed Mexico…

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Canada’s EV charging network growing up as numbers, power improve
April 8, 2019 by Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press

The electric vehicle road trip is becoming a practical reality as an increasing number of players work to close gaps in Canada’s fast-charger networks and ease fears of getting stranded along the way. New entrants like Petro-Canada and Electrify Canada…