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News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements Vast-Auto being acquired by O’Reilly
December 19, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Another Canadian automotive aftermarket distributor has been sold to an American company. O’Reilly Automotive, based in Springfield, Missouri, announced yesterday that it had acquired Montreal’s Groupe Del Vasto, which operates as Vast-Auto Distribution. O’Reilly agreed to a stock purchase agreement…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Where Lordco opened its newest Alberta store
November 22, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Lordco Auto Parts has opened its sixth store in Alberta. The newest one opened its doors last week in Red Deer. Two are located in each of Edmonton and Calgary with a fifth one in Airdrie, just north of Calgary.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Vast-Auto launches EV verification program
November 17, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Vast-Auto Distribution has announced a new program in response to the increasing number of electric vehicles on Canadian roads. It has launched the Electric Verified by EV Vast Recognition Program to help certify repairs and services to electric and hybrid…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements The Mufflerman acquires five shops
November 16, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Four Greater Toronto Area automotive repair and tire shops plus one in Guelph have been acquired by The Mufflerman. The five locations are under the EuroMechanic banner, specializing in repair, service and tires for European vehicles. They are co-branded with…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements AB Magique software now available with DT-Tire
November 13, 2023 by
Adam Malik
VL Communications announced that its AB Magique software for mechanical and tire workshops is now available with the DT-TIRE distributor of the Touchette Group. The software carries a new functionality for processing e-commerce transactions for tires and rims. Once identifiers…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements Vast-Auto adds three stores in Quebec
August 16, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A trio of jobber stores are being added to the Vast-Auto network. Vast-Auto Distribution announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire all assets of Pièces d’Autos Victo and Freins Démarreurs Plessis, as well as the shares of Pièces…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Emergency roadside assistance AI platform launched in Atlantic Canada
June 26, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Tirecraft Atlantic Canada has launched a new emergency roadside service artificial intelligence platform, bringing next-generation AI technology to the tire industry across the region. The launch is in partnership with Atrium Solutions, which provides AI solutions. The Commercial Tire ERS…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Tirecraft Ontario launches AI platform
May 15, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A new artificial intelligence emergency roadside assistance platform has been released by Tirecraft Ontario. The company announced it will enhance its fleet roadside assistance program and provide faster and more efficient service to fleet customers. The commercial program, the company…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Alltech Automotive opens new DC
April 10, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Alltech Automotive has moved to a new 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility. The new headquarters and distribution centre in Mundelein, Illinois has fully racked six stories of warehouse capacity with more than 6,200 bays. It can hold 12,400 pallets and over 310…
News AnnouncementsBusiness deals and partnershipsBusiness expansionInternational News Couche-Tarde acquires some TotalEnergies gas stations
March 17, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard is buying some European gas stations belonging to TotalEnergies in a multi-billion dollar deal. Valued at €3.1 billion (CAN$4.5 billion), Couche-Tard said it plans to turn the stations into food and services hubs. The…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness deals and partnershipsBusiness expansion In Motion Brands, CrashBay set up partnership
February 9, 2023 by
Adam Malik
In Motion Brands announced a strategic partnership with CrashBay.com. The company will deliver a state-of-the-art digital showroom for both tire and wheel e-commerce, along with a national service network of automotive service providers facilitating the procurement and installation of tire…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness deals and partnershipsBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements Ideal Supply expands with another acquisition
November 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Wyebridge Machine Limited, run by the MacLennan family in Midland, Ontario, has sold its NAPA franchise to Ideal Supply. The deal closed on Nov. 4. Ideal Supply announced the acquisition on Nov. 18. Ideal is NAPA’s largest network of franchise…