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Tri-State Acquires WM Automotive

WM Automotive has the reputation in the industry for top-quality brand names, value-added service and well-trained people.

Mergers and Acquisitions Automotive Aftermarket
Xl Parts And The Parts House Grow Together

Since 2017, XL Parts and The Parts House have operated as sister companies owned by Marubeni Automotive Aftermarket Holdings.

BendPak Opens Distribution Center In Alabama

The administrative and shipping complex is expected to be fully operational within 60 days.

AASA Accepting Applications For Channel Excellence Award

The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

The Network Releases 2020 Auto Service Experts And Parts Plus Car Care Center Programs

The new year will feature enhanced partnerships with the Automotive Training Institute (ATI), Identifix by Solera Holdings and Openbay.

Bestbuy Distributors Appoints Bill Hay as President

Hay will assume his new role effective May 15, and will be based at Bestbuy’s corporate headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario.

AutoZone Commercial Sales Grow in Q1

Inventory available was a major focus during the quarter.

Online Sales of Aftermarket Parts: Be Careful How You Interpret Things

Sure, the internet and technology are distractions (and in some cases interruptions), but the automotive aftermarket exists because it has always been nimble and solution-driven.

Stop Trying To Do Too Much, And Watch Your Sales Improve

Let’s get back to our customers and give them what they want and need.

O’Reilly Auto Parts Marks 60th Anniversary

O’Reilly opened its first store on Dec. 2, 1957, in Springfield, Mo., with 13 employees.

Theft At The Parts Counter: Man Suspected Of Charging $4,000 In Car Parts To His Former Employer

The former employee made the purchases over a three-day period, reported The Daily News.

Online Performance Auto Parts Startup Beats Crawfish App, Vegan Bakery To Win $10,000 In LSU Venture Challenge

Performance Mods, an online performance auto parts startup, has a goal of getting online orders to customers faster than any other auto parts company in the industry.