Auto Care Association Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposal to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Imports
“While the Auto Care Association supports the Trump administration’s efforts to address China’s unfair trade practices and is encouraged by recent progress made through trade talks, we oppose the use of tariffs as a negotiating strategy,” Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey wrote.
Federated, Fisher Auto Parts Establish Memorial Fund to Honor Frank Berrodin
Federated and Fisher each have made a donation to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation in Berrodin’s memory to fund industry educational initiatives, including the newly established Frank Berrodin Memorial Scholarship that will be awarded to a deserving student pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket.
NAPA Parent GPC Reports Solid First Quarter, Sees ‘Continued Strengthening’ of US Automotive Aftermarket
In the United States, sales for the Automotive Parts Group were up 2.5% and comparable store sales were up 3.5%.
Access to Vehicle Data a ‘Must-Win’ for the Automotive Aftermarket
In the fight for access to the treasure trove of data generated by new vehicles, failure is not an option for the automotive aftermarket.
TRICO, NAPA Auto Parts Raise $108,000 for Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
During the fourth quarter of 2018, TRICO and participating NAPA stores donated funds to the IFHF for every pair of TRICO Force beam blades and TRICO Exact Fit wiper blades purchased.
General Motors Launches Parts Discount Program for Fleets
The program covers more than 450,000 GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco maintenance and repair parts, according to the automaker.
Internet Retailer US Auto Parts Reports $5 Million Net Loss for 2018
A dispute with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and a drop in its website traffic hurt the company’s top and bottom lines.
AutoZone Same-Store Sales Jump 2.6 Percent in Fiscal Second Quarter
With some help from the polar vortex, AutoZone posted second-quarter sales of $2.5 billion, up 1.6 percent compared to its fiscal second quarter of 2018.
Automotive Aftermarket Getting a Boost from ‘Normalized Winters,’ GPC’s Donahue Says
Lower fuel prices, full employment and an aging vehicle population aren’t the only tailwinds lining up behind the automotive aftermarket.
NAPA Parent Genuine Parts Co. Reports Record Sales for 2018
Full-year sales for the Automotive Group – GPC’s largest division – increased to $10.5 billion, up from $8.6 billion in 2017.