Akebono Brake Corporation has announced the appointment of Todd Hammond as Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast region. Hammond brings more than three decades of expertise in the automotive aftermarket industry, a proven ability to drive sales growth, and a...
Genuine Parts Company, a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Automotive results reported were solid, with a particularly tailwind...
Holley, the iconic performance brand, has announced the launch of Holley High-Performance Car Care, a new line of automotive detailing products developed in partnership with Malco Automotive. The new lineup expands the broader American Performance automotive chemicals...
LKQ Corporation will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, April 30, 2026. LKQ Corporation is a leading provider of aftermarket parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and...
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced a number of changes to the 2026-2029 AIA Canada Board of Directors, including the election of three new directors. Changes were confirmed at the 84th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on April 16,...
Premium Guard Inc. (PGI), a leading filter manufacturer and supplier, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of key intellectual property and related assets from First Brands Group. The transaction, announced in March, has now officially closed...
Wild swings in Canadian vehicle sales are continuing into 2026, with gains concentrated in practical segments while luxury vehicles lose ground, a shift with clear implications for the aftermarket. The trend of pronounced segment-level volatility carried through the...
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announced that it released more than 500 new part numbers in Q1 of 2026. This includes new applications from SMP’s Vehicle Control and Temperature Control divisions for late-model import and domestic vehicles. Standard has recently...
Lordco Auto Parts wrapped up its annual two-day tradeshow, the 36th Annual, with a solid representation on the visitor and sales side and a couple of additional themes rising to the top. The event, which has become a cornerstone of Canada’s automotive aftermarket,...