Colorado Jiffy Lube Group Acquires Mighty Auto Parts Franchise
The new company, doing business as Mighty of the Rockies, has become the exclusive distributor of Mighty automotive products throughout the Colorado Front Range.
US Auto Parts: Customs Spat, Decline in E-Commerce Traffic Led to Q2 Loss
In April, U.S. Auto Parts filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security seeking relief from an enhanced bonding requirement that Customs imposed on the company for importing certain grilles that allegedly were counterfeit and infringed upon OEM trademarks.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance: Midyear Update
In this exclusive Q&A, John R. Washbish, president and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, provides an update on the program group’s first-half initiatives and looks ahead to the second half of 2018.
2018 Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories 5-in-1 Mega Show Comes To A Close
The three major themes at this year’s show were smart tech, automotive electronics and electric vehicles.
Automotive Distribution Network President David Prater Discusses Industry Issues With US Representative Darren Soto
Congressman Soto toured the 65,000-square-foot Manufacturers Expo with David Prater, Network president, stopping along the way to meet with Mike Fitzgerald, vice president and general manager for Innova Fleet Services, who outlined the realities of vehicle telematics pertaining to diagnostic data access.
PartsTech Releases Tools To Power Auto Repair Technology’s Next Wave
Deep functionality in one place, via parts catalog and ordering API, the company says.
Advance Auto Parts, Interstate Batteries Announce Strategic Partnership
Advance Auto Parts and Interstate Batteries announced a strategic partnership “to better-serve the changing needs of the automotive aftermarket with premium-quality products, expanded availability and enhanced customer service.”
Icahn Automotive Completes Acquisition Of Precision Auto Care
“This acquisition is a significant step in our strategy to expand our national automotive service network, and enhances our existing store footprint in support of our goal to provide customers with premium parts and services at a great value.”
Auto Care Association Hosts Meeting With Canadian And Mexican Associations
The purpose of the meeting was to share information about the association’s respective programs and identify areas of collaboration, including increased access to market research, education programs, trade promotion activities and technology initiatives.
Advance Auto Parts Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Mexican National Soccer Team
Advance Auto Parts and the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol, the national governing body for soccer in Mexico, recently announced a multi-year partnership designating Advance Auto Parts as the official automobile aftermarket parts partner of the Mexican National Team’s annual U.S. tour.
