Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of Groupe Del Vasto, a well-established distributor of automotive parts in Eastern Canada, and a shareholder of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially...
Uni-Select Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021, with revenues and profitability both up. “We are very pleased with our third-quarter results which reflect ongoing operational improvement and continued sequential recovery...
Mauro Cifelli, President and CEO of Groupe Del Vasto was presented with the Pursuit of Excellence Award by the Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), a community of the Auto Care Association. The AWDA recognized Cifelli and other recipients of its...
Cole Marten and Chelsie Lesnoski, owners of Throttle Thrashers Garage in Penticton, B.C., both have projects selected in the Young Guns Category. Marten built a one-of-a-kind high horsepower, AWD Nissan Skyline. Lesnoski entered a 1993 Mazda RX-7 FD. Throttle...
By Andrew Ross As much as the revolution in electric vehicles has dominated the headlines, the inescapable fact for the aftermarket is that it is what is on the road – namely the internal combustion engine (ICE) -- that dictates the demand for aftermarket parts and...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) A proper cleaning of a fuel tank can ensure that potentially harmful materials don’t get into your engine and cause damage. Routine maintenance will also prevent fuel lines from clogging and can extend the life of the fuel pump. If your vehicle has...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) By Autolite One of the key factors for a shop’s success is its reputation for customer service. While you cannot change the way vehicles and parts are manufactured, you can offer confident recommendations to customers on which parts will work best...
The Arthur Paulin Automotive Scholarship Award is now accepting applications from individuals furthering their post-secondary education in an automotive field. Administered by the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation, the scholarship is named after long time AIA...
APD Automotive Parts Distributors has announced the acquisition of Action Automotive in Red Deer, Alberta. Action Automotive had been locally owned and operated since 1979. In 1999, Gerald Lemke assumed ownership and grew the company with the help of his son,...