By now, everyone in the aftermarket has likely heard that the rumoured deal between Genuine Parts Company and O'Reilly Automotive has been firmly denied by both companies. I've included more detailed excerpts from those denials later in this story, but it's worth...
LKQ Corporation reported second quarter 2026 financial results and provided an updated outlook for 2026. "Our second‑quarter performance reflected solid execution across our North America and Specialty segments. North America returned to positive organic growth for...
The field for the 2026 Automechanika Innovation Awards has been narrowed to 47 finalists, selected from 185 entries by an international jury. The winners will be revealed Sept. 8 at Automechanika Frankfurt. There have never been as many submissions for the...
Hint: Compliance is key. New U.S. tariff actions are creating fresh uncertainty for Canadian businesses, but for automotive aftermarket distributors, the message is becoming increasingly clear: compliance is now a competitive necessity. Ashley Kalyn, International...
Departing chairman Doug Wilson of Fat Guys Auto Parts in Thunder Bay, Ont., was honoured with the inaugural Dale Devlin Legacy Award for his significant contrbutions as chairman of Bestbuy Distributors. Bestbuy Distributors awarded the inaugural Dale Devlin Legacy...
Are Canadians learning to live with, and maybe even love, their aging cars? If ongoing “retrenchment” and persistent aftermarket performance are anything to judge by, the answer appears to be yes. For April, total Canadian new light vehicle sales reached an estimated...
The Canadian automotive aftermarket industry will once again gather this summer for the return of the Stan Kingshott West Coast Classic Golf Tournament, taking place on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam, BC. The event is presented by...
Recent insights into U.S. aftermarket DIY trends may provide a window into potential shifts in Canada and clues for aftermarket businesses to watch closely. DIY aftermarket trends have long been an area of significant divergence between the U.S. and Canadian...
Diversified Royalty Corp. announced that it, and its newly formed wholly owned subsidiary, have entered into a definitive agreement with Mr. Lube Canada Limited Partnership and Mr. Lube Canada GP Inc. for the strategic acquisition of the Mr. Lube + Tires franchisor...