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News Event NewsSupplier News & Announcements Icahn increases bid for Pep Boys
December 21, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
The back and forth for control of Pep Boys continues. Icahn Enterprises LP has raised its offer for control of the auto parts retailer and service provider, becoming the “superior proposal” over Bridgestone America’s bid. Icahn offered $16.50 a share,…
News Event NewsSupplier News & Announcements Philips Wins Five Top Marketing Awards At AAPEX 2015
December 4, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
Lumileds, LLC, founded by Philips, a subsidiary of Royal Philips earned five key marketing awards during the 2015 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Show in Las Vegas, NV, November 2-5. The awards included Best Product, two Best Packaging Design…
News Event News Lucas Oil… On the Edge! Is back!
December 1, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
MAVTV has announced the return of “Lucas Oil… On the Edge!” On The Edge lived 10 seasons and 235 episodes on SPEED before the networks demise. Re-runs have been airing on MAVTV and with the huge support of its loyal…
News Event NewsEventsMarket Research & Statistics AAPEX show celebrates strong aftermarket growth
November 26, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
With vehicle sales up and more miles being driven, continued growth is predicted for next year.
News Event NewsEventsSupplier News & Announcements TIA announces the motivational speaker for next year’s OTR Conference
November 19, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced that Jim Davidson, with Speaking of Adventure, will be the motivational speaker at the 2016 OTR Conference. Davidson’s motivational address will take place on Friday, February 19 and is sponsored by BKT Tires.…
News Association NewsEvent NewsJobbers & WDs AIA Opens Doors to Its New Headquarters
November 16, 2015 by
Andrew Ross
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada held a grand opening of its new national headquarters in downtown Ottawa. The new offices, at 180 Elgin Street, provide the national association with much needed space for staff and meetings. The offices house…
News Association NewsEvent NewsEventsTraining & Apprenticeship Registration open for Vision conference and expo
November 13, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
Registration has opened for the annual Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo in Overland Park, Kansas in March 2016. The expo, set to take place March 3-6, 2016, is expected to attract more than 3,500 automotive service professionals from Canada, Australia,…
News Event NewsSupplier News & Announcements German Lubricant Specialist To Expand Business In North America
November 12, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
The German motor oil and additive specialist Liqui Moly is planning a five-fold increase in turnover in the USA and Canada in the next few years. With this in mind, the company is investing in new personnel. The number of…
News Event NewsJobbers & WDs Dorval Auto Parts Walkathon Surpasses Donation Target
November 10, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
Dorval Auto Parts surpassed last year’s total donations for its annual Walkathon. “We have achieved a grand total of $77,000, up from last year’s $72,000. That gives us a total of $436,000 in the eight years we have been doing…
News Event NewsSupplier News & Announcements Raybestos Awards Three Delivery Vehicles
November 10, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
Raybestos announced the three lucky grand prize winners of the 2015 Raybestos Delivers sweepstakes during a special presentation at their booth on Nov. 4, during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). Wayne Maunula of Auto Parts Central in Brandon, Manitoba,…
News Event News AAPEX Buyers Select 2015 New Product Showcase Winners
November 9, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
AAPEX announced the winners of the 2015 New Product Showcase. AAPEX buyers determined the winning entries in eight categories by voting for their favorite products using the latest scanning technology. Voting took place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in…
News Event News Federal-Mogul Motorparts Receives 3 Awards For Excellence
November 9, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation received three awards for excellence in business-to-consumer and business-to-business communication in the annual Automotive Communications Award program sponsored by the Car Care Council Women’s Board and Automotive Communication Council. The awards…