General News Articles

Akebono intros fleet-focused brake pad line

Akebono Brake Corporation announces the release of a new product line: Akebono Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Fleet Brake Pads. This recent release of six new Severe Duty part numbers: SDF1680, SDF1691, SDF1774A, SDF1775, SDF2229 and SDF2231 adds coverage for Ford; F250...

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Genuine Parts Company sets first quarter results date

Genuine Parts Company, a leading global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, plans to release first quarter financial results on April 18, 2024. Following the release, management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. The public...

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AIA Canada award winners announced

AIA Canada award winners announced

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Service Award and the Young Professionals in the Auto Care Sector (YPA) Young Leader of the Year Award.   AIA Canada Distinguished Service...

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MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers forms CEO Council

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, part of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, announces the formation of the Aftermarket Suppliers CEO Council. Exclusively for top aftermarket leaders, the council brings together executives from the automotive, commercial vehicle, and...

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National Account Manager appointed at Milwaukee Tool Canada

Mickaël Dulac has been appointed National Account Manager for Automotive at Milwaukee Tool Canada. Dulac has been with Techtronic Industries (TTI), parent company of the Milwaukee Tool brand, since 2015. Starting as a field representative, he moved into a role in the...

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DEI and the Aftermarket: Time for honest conversations

DEI and the Aftermarket: Time for honest conversations

The topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI, is one that we hear a lot about in the aftermarket and in the wider corporate world. Industries at large, not just the aftermarket, and organizations large and small are aware of the conversations surrounding it....

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Top automotive innovations on vehicles in Canada

The BMW 5th-Generation Electric Drive System, featuring a significant degree of repairability and lack of rare earth magnets, is the winner of this year's AJAC Best Green Innovation award. The three winners of the 2024 AJAC Innovation Awards, presented...

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‘The Group’ aligns conference with AWDA and AAPEX Show

The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) has moved its 2024 membership conference to November to be held in conjunction with the AAPEX Show and the AWDA Business Conference in Las Vegas. The new venue provides members with the opportunity to learn the latest...

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Dayco adds nearly 30 new parts and kits

Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, is adding coverage to three of its product lines – serpentine belt kits, belts and hoses. The 29 new part numbers will be available by the end...

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