General News Articles

Leadership Change in MANN+HUMMEL Americas Group

MANN+HUMMEL, a global filtration solutions provider, has announced a senior leadership change within the Company’s Automotive Aftermarket Americas group. Rodrigo Reyes Rodrigo Reyes will return to the helm of the company’s Aftermarket business in the Americas region,...

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A welcome reprieve from tariffs–but what now? (with updates)

A welcome reprieve from tariffs–but what now? (with updates)

FEBRUARY 4, 2025–A 30-day pause on the imposition of tariffs and an ensuing trade war is a reprieve welcomed by all business quarters in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. But the threat of broad tariffs continues to hang over the heads of every business and individual in...

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WAI Global acquires ACI Automotive

WAI Global has announced the acquisition of ACI Automotive, a supplier of washer pumps, window regulators and door components from Standard Motor Products (SMP). Located in Lewisville, Texas, ACI manufactures washer pumps in its North American facility for...

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Leading U.S. automotive association condemns 25% tariff

Leading U.S. automotive association condemns 25% tariff

UPDATE: February 3, 2025: After prolonged negotiations, the proposed tariff on goods from Canada and Mesxico were paused for 30 days, pending the enacting of border security measures. In response, Canada and Mexico also paused their tariff and non-tariff responses. On...

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Canadian Tire sets date for Q4 and full year results release

On February 13, 2025, Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited will report its fourth quarter and 2024 financial results at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET. The organization will hold its quarterly conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results and events...

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Cloyes wins Supplier of the Year from O’Reilly Auto Parts

Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc., the global leader and designer of mission-critical timing drive systems and components for the automotive aftermarket, is the 2024 recipient of the Supplier of the Year for Technical and Training Award from O’Reilly Auto Parts. This...

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