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New OE knock, cam, and crankshaft sensors

Continental has added new knock, cam, and crankshaft sensors to its fast-growing OE-engineered engine management sensor line. The new sensors are designed to provide exact vehicle fit, form, and function, and are built in ISO/TS certified facilities to deliver the...

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Rugged fender flares for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van

EGR USA, manufacturer of high-quality premium truck accessories, has introduced its Rugged Style Fender Flares in a UV-protected black matte finish for the 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van.  CNC robotically trimmed for a precision fit unlike any in the...

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AAPEX accepting proposals for pre-event webinars

AAPEX is accepting submissions for its four pre-event general education webinars that will explore where the automotive aftermarket is headed. The hour-long webinars will be offered in June, July, September and October, leading up to AAPEX 2023, Tuesday, Oct. 31...

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Standard Motor Products releases 100+ new parts

Standard Motor Products, Inc. has introduced 110 new part numbers in its March new number announcement. Included in the release is new coverage for 56 product categories, and 29 part numbers for 2022 and 2023 model-year vehicles. Standard continues its strategic...

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Automotive Parts Associates celebrates 50 years at AGM

As Automotive Parts Associates celebrates 50 years in business, its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) was packed, selling out the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, MI for the three-day event.  Presentations from industry analysts, one-on-one meetings with suppliers and...

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Jeff Kesar joins AAM Group as Engine Pro marketing lead

The AAM Group, which recently assumed operational oversight of the Engine Pro program, announces the hiring of Jeff Kesar to lead marketing and strategic planning for the program. Kesar, who most recently helped Phoenix-based Western Window Systems grow its annual...

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Eric Chester to speak at ASE Instructor Training Conf.

Renowned speaker and best-selling author Eric Chester will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 ASE Instructor Training Conference scheduled for July 17-20 in Concord, North Carolina. The topic of Chester’s speech, entitled “Building Rockets That Fly: Ensuring the...

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Canadian aftermarket notches strong 2022 performance

According to research firm DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, Canada's retail automotive aftermarket segment continued to outperform vehicle sales. It was, says DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), a mixed bag. While gasoline stations continued to be buoyed by...

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Changing needs spurred 2022 U.S. aftermarket sales

Continued high-income household spending in U.S. compensated for rising prices and reduced discretionary spending The U.S. automotive aftermarket industry ended 2022 with sales revenue 7% higher than the previous year, despite a 7% decline in unit demand, according...

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