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GM and Mitchell launch GM Collision Repair Network in Canada
December 10, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Mitchell and General Motors have teamed up to introduce the GM Canada Collision Repair Network. Through the Network, participants can access business and technology resources designed to streamline the repair process, increase consumer confidence and support the safe return of…

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Plews & Edelmann launch new power steering filter
December 10, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Plews & Edelmann has taken power steering filtration to a new level with its new Edelmann Elite Power Steering Filter. The filter introduces an innovative design that dramatically improves performance and delivers near universal application coverage. The announcement was made…

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National Pronto Association & Automotive Distribution Network announce merger
December 10, 2020 by Christine Hogg

The leadership of National Pronto Association and Automotive Distribution Network has announced the merger of the two organizations. As of Jan. 1, 2021, the newly formed organization will be known as the Pronto Automotive Distribution Network. Headquartered in Grapevine, Texas,…

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Alliance kicks off 2020 winter shareholder meeting
December 9, 2020 by Christine Hogg

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc., headquarters for Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, has kicked off its 2020 Winter Shareholder Meeting. More than 600 shareholder owners and channel partners are registered to attend the virtual event. ”We are excited about…

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Liqui Moly posts a record-breaking month
December 9, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Liqui Moly posted record-breaking sales results in the month of November, making it the best November in the company’s history, despite challenghes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Reporting nearly 62 million Euro, this is also the second-highest monthly sales ever,…

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WAI features starters & alternators for automotive
December 9, 2020 by Christine Hogg

WAI Global, a premier global parts manufacturer for the heavy duty, agricultural, automotive, industrial, and power sports aftermarket, features its complete line of starters ideal for automotive. WAI has worked relentlessly to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers in…

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Winhere awarded 2019 NAPA Supplier Excellence Award
December 8, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Winhere Brake Parts is the winner of the 2019 NAPA Supplier Excellence Award, as announced by UAP Inc. Winhere was identified in each of NAPA’s regions across the country as meeting all of NAPA’s strict measurements and expectations and was…

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ASE renewal app extends A1-A9 certifications remotely
December 8, 2020 by Christine Hogg

With so many ASE certifications coming up for renewal at the end of the year, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) encourages automobile service technicians to use the new ASE renewal app to extend their A1-A9 certifications remotely.…

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TIA cancels 2021 Off-the-Road Tire Conference
December 8, 2020 by Christine Hogg

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has cancelled its 2021 Off-the-Road Tire Conference, scheduled for Feb. 17-20, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz., due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. “The continuing spread of the virus has led us to conclude that cancelling the conference is…

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Mitchell 1 releases 2021 Emission Control Application Guide
December 8, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Mitchell 1 has released its 2021 Emission Control Application Guide (ECAT21) for domestic and import cars, light trucks, vans (diesel engines) and Class ‘A’ motor homes with gasoline engines, model years 1966 – 2021. “As a go-to source for auto…

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5 tips to help your car last longer
December 7, 2020 by Wendy Dessler

Car repairs can be costly, and having your car out of commission for a couple of days (or longer) can be very inconvenient. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done. There are several things that can go wrong in…

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NPW Companies acquires Engine & Performance Warehouse, Inc.
December 7, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Miami-based NPW Companies has acquired Denver-based Engine & Performance Warehouse, Inc. Nearly 50 years old, EPWI is the nation’s largest engine parts specialty warehouse distribution company. The two companies signed the deal on Dec. 4. In addition to EPWIs focus…