The AAM Group has appointed automotive aftermarket veteran Eric Hatcher to lead the marketing of Parts Pro, signaling a renewed investment in the longstanding performance-parts marketing program and a focused strategy for growth. Eric Hatcher Hatcher will guide...
John Hamilton, CEO of Worldpac at STX 2026 Opening Session. Worldpac is seeing stronger unit growth in Canada than in the U.S. as the automotive aftermarket distributor continues to invest in its business following its separation from Advance Auto Parts. We sat down...
With the breakdown in Canada-U.S. Trade Negotiations, new U.S. tariffs on a variety of Canadian goods came into force. The tariffs on goods shipping from Canada to the U.S. cover a broad variety of items--from hockey sticks to wigs--but do not focus on automotive...
DRiV is expanding its Monroe ride control offering with a full line of air suspension replacement products, delivering 404 SKUs across air struts, air springs, air shocks, air compressors and ride height sensors. "Air suspension systems are designed to deliver a...
Lordco Auto Parts' new Medicine Hat location and team of 18 are being led by experienced Lordco alum Store Manager Kyle Clark who is eager "to show Medicine Hat the trusted service and extensive inventory Lordco is known for." Lordco Auto Parts has officially opened a...
Akebono was awarded with the prestigious Supplier of the Year Award for all-around excellence. Worldpac, the premier wholesale distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for North America, recognized nine companies at its 2026 Supplier and Training Expo for...
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 18, 2026. "During the second quarter, the...
Grote Industries has announced the appointment of Patrick Smith as Vice President of North American Operations (Madison) and a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. With more than 20 years of manufacturing leadership experience and a strong background in...
Canada’s used-vehicle market is showing signs of settling into a more stable pattern as the industry moves through the summer, according to CARFAX Canada’s Mid-Year Used Vehicle Market Insights report. Used-vehicle sales remain below 2025 levels, but the...