Brake Remanufacturer NeoBrake Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Founded in 1988, NeoBrake is privately owned and headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a Milwaukee suburb.
Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Auctioning 2018 Nissan Kicks CUV
Thanks to generous donations and ongoing support from Nissan USA, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and BringaTrailer.com, all proceeds from the auction will benefit the nonprofit AACF.
Advance Auto Parts, Walmart to Launch Automotive Specialty Store on Walmart.com
Expected to begin rolling out in the first half of 2019, “the new omnichannel shopping experience” will give Walmart.com shoppers access to Advance’s portfolio of aftermarket automotive parts, accessories and maintenance items, according to the companies.
US Motor Works Receives ISO Certification for Performance Division Facility
US Motor Works is a Santa Fe Springs, California-based manufacturer and distributor of cooling-system components, fuel-system components and high-performance products for the automotive and heavy-duty markets.
American Tire Distributors (ATD) Bankruptcy: Agreement Reached to Reduce Debt
As part of the agreement, Huntsville, North Carolina-based American Tire Distributors said it will receive $250 million in new financing – subject to court approval – to support its ongoing operations.
Omnicraft Aftermarket Parts Now Available at FordParts.com
The addition of Omnicraft parts, which are designed for non-Ford and non-Lincoln repairs, is the latest enhancement to FordParts.com.
Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Motown Automotive Distributing
Farmington Hills, Michigan-based Motown Automotive carries approximately 50,000 undercar and underhood parts, according to the company website.
Telematics and the Future of the Automotive Aftermarket: Why ‘Connected’ Isn’t Enough
Unless OEMs agree to share the treasure trove of maintenance and operational data that connected vehicles generate, independent shops could find themselves at a competitive disadvantage.
Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Responds in Wake of Hurricane Florence
“Thousands of aftermarket employees live and work in the impact areas,” AACF President Lynn Parker said.
Genuine Parts Co. to Buy Hastings Auto Parts in Michigan
The addition of Hastings “will add four stores to our distribution footprint and further expand our presence in the Detroit market,” GPC said in a news release.
AutoZone Now Offers Next-Day Home Delivery for Online Purchases
AutoZone parts and accessories are available for next-day delivery in 83 markets, covering roughly 80 percent of the U.S. population, according to the company
Schaeffler Uses Glass Car to Showcase Technology at Automechanika Frankfurt
The German manufacturer of transmission, engine and chassis systems had nearly 11,000 square feet of exhibition space at Automechanika Frankfurt, with a focus on the trade show’s overall theme, “Tomorrow’s Service und Mobility.”
