The Young Professionals in the Auto care sector (YPA) Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Hitesh Patel as its first Vice Chair. Hitesh Patel This new role strengthens the YPA Committee's leadership by providing greater continuity and capacity to...
As spring starts to bloom, many operations will be welcoming new delivery drivers just starting their professional careers. Here are some tips to help set them up for success. Being a new auto parts delivery driver can be an exciting and rewarding job. Here are some...
SKF has named DJ Kimsey its new President of Vehicle Aftermarket for North America. In this role, Kimsey will oversee the region's sales, marketing, operations, and product management. He will be based at the region’s headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Olaf...
National Sales Inc. has announced that the NSI Sales Professional of the Year Award for 2024 has gone to Trevor Nation, who represents NSI in Manitoba, Ontario Lakehead, and Saskatchewan. "The Sales Professional of the Year Award is given to a sales representative who...
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. announced the completion of the sale of its U.S. car wash business to Express Wash Operations, LLC dba Whistle Express Car Wash. “The completion of this transaction marks an important milestone for Driven Brands, enabling us to focus on our...
SmartParts has announced the launch of DR!VE+ in North America at the 2025 NEXUS Business Forum in Abu Dhabi. This marks a major step in its global expansion, following strong growth in 2024 for the exclusive global aftermarket brand for NEXUS members worldwide. The...
Automotive Parts Associates has announced that Hamilton Discount Auto Parts (HDAP) has joined as its newest shareholder. By joining APA, HDAP unlocks a comprehensive suite of resources, strong supplier connections, and a community of like-minded independent...
Meyer Distributing Canada, Inc., a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announced the addition of its Moncton, N.B. crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Montreal, QC distribution hub. “Meyer is a great source for...
Ingo Lindner has been promoted to Export Director of LIQUI MOLY. He will continue to drive forward the successful development of the Ulm, Germany basied company abroad. As Export Director, Ingo Lindner is responsible for strategy development and implementation for all...