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Two major automotive retail software providers announce merger
April 20, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Two of the automotive industry’s retail software suppliers, Autofutura and GForces, have merged to form a new group. With the rapid acceleration of the digitization of the automotive sales process, the companies have come together to maximize sales efficiency and…

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AutoCanada Inc. Acquires PG Klassic Autobody
April 6, 2021 by Christine Hogg

AutoCanada Inc., a  multi-location North American automobile dealership group, announced that it has completed the acquisition of PG Klassic Autobody in Prince George, British Columbia. PG Klassic Autobody has served the Prince George community for nearly 50 years and has…

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APEX Auto joins Bestbuy as a full member shareholder
March 17, 2021 by Christine Hogg

APEX Auto has joined Bestbuy as a full member shareholder. Mike Kadykalo, the founding owner of APEX Auto, is a lifelong Durham resident who has been a fixture in the local automotive industry for more than 50 years. It is…

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Women in Automotive & eMentorConnect announce partnership
March 9, 2021 by Christine Hogg

eMentorConnect has partnered with Women in Automotive Network. The company’s mentoring software will power Woman in Automotive’s goal to promote women leaders within the auto industry. “Women in Automotive is an exceptional organization to bring under the eMentorConnect umbrella as…

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Snap-on acquires Dealer-FX Group
March 8, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Snap-on Incorporated has acquired Dealer-FX Group, Inc., based in Markham, Ontario, for approximately $200 million in cash. Dealer-FX is a developer, marketer, and provider of service operations software solutions for automotive original equipment manufacturer customers and their dealers. Dealer-FX specializes…

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Dana acquires Pi Innovo
March 2, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Dana Incorporated has acquired Pi Innovo LLC, a provider of embedded software solutions and electronic control units to support the light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. Dana previously held a non-controlling interest. Headquartered near Detroit, Michigan, the acquisition of…

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Goodyear to acquire Cooper Tire in $2.5 billion deal
February 23, 2021 by Christine Hogg

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Cooper Tire & Rubber Company have entered a definitive transaction agreement under which Goodyear will acquire Cooper in a transaction with a total enterprise value of approximately $2.5 billion. The transaction will expand…

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GM and Mitchell launch GM Collision Repair Network in Canada
December 10, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Mitchell and General Motors have teamed up to introduce the GM Canada Collision Repair Network. Through the Network, participants can access business and technology resources designed to streamline the repair process, increase consumer confidence and support the safe return of…

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National Pronto Association & Automotive Distribution Network announce merger
December 10, 2020 by Christine Hogg

The leadership of National Pronto Association and Automotive Distribution Network has announced the merger of the two organizations. As of Jan. 1, 2021, the newly formed organization will be known as the Pronto Automotive Distribution Network. Headquartered in Grapevine, Texas,…

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NPW Companies acquires Engine & Performance Warehouse, Inc.
December 7, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Miami-based NPW Companies has acquired Denver-based Engine & Performance Warehouse, Inc. Nearly 50 years old, EPWI is the nation’s largest engine parts specialty warehouse distribution company. The two companies signed the deal on Dec. 4. In addition to EPWIs focus…

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OEConnection acquires business intelligence provider
November 11, 2020 by Christine Hogg

OEConnection, an automotive technology provider for OEM distribution networks, has acquired Summit Consulting Int’l, Inc., a business intelligence consulting and solutions provider to the automotive industry. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, SCI is a services and solutions provider focused on transforming…

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Aftermarket Analytics announces agreement with Dayco
November 4, 2020 by Christine Hogg

Aftermarket Analytics has announced a new agreement with Dayco to assist the company with inventory management. “We are proud to have been chosen by Dayco to build the first truly global inventory decision support system,” said Justin Holman, CEO of…