Top 5 Stories Of The Week

Top 5 Stories Of The Week

A recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of March 9.

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), INC. received the XL Parts – Category Management of the Year Award at the XL Parts annual open house in Houston.

Keystone Automotive Operations has added Delphi Powertrain Systems to its performance category. Formed in 2017 as a spin-off of Delphi Automotive, the stand-alone company builds upon its rich heritage to focus primarily on developing powertrain components and aftermarket solutions.

In this exclusive Q&A, aftermarketNews sits down with Mike Carr, 30-year aftermarket executive who joined CARDONE Industries in August 2019, as its new CEO. 

CARDONE Industries, a leader in the automotive aftermarket, recently reached its 50-year milestone. With industry veteran, Mike Carr, now at the helm as CEO, CARDONE enters 2020 with a re-engineered executive leadership team made up of seasoned CARDONE professionals and a few new hired elites from within the industry. To bolster this team’s efforts, the company recently formed a new board of advisors.

Aptiv PLC, a global technology company focused on making mobility safer, greener and more connected, announced recently it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020.

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FullSpeed Automotive Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer

Stacey Pool brings more than two decades of marketing and e-commerce experience to FullSpeed.

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FullSpeed Automotive has announced the appointment of Stacey Pool as the new Chief Marketing Officer, effective May 28, 2024. She will report directly to Chief Executive Officer, Rob Lynch, and serve on the FullSpeed Automotive executive leadership team.

Pool brings more than two decades of marketing and e-commerce experience from Nike, Vail Resorts, and most recently, Noodles & Company.

Advance Auto Parts Offers Race Fans Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip

One winner and a guest will “Do the Double” by attending the Indianapolis 500, before traveling to Charlotte for NASCAR’s 600-mile race.

PACCAR Elects New Board Directors

Pierre Breber and Brice Hill have been elected to serve on the PACCAR Board, effective July 1.

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Dana Releases Rear Semi-Float Axles for Jeeps 

The axles provide Jeep owners with a direct-fit, bolt-in upgrade solution that is built for superior strength inside and out, the company said.

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Dayco Announces Leadership Hires, Headquarters’ Relocation

Dayco said these developments strengthen its focus on innovation and growth.

Dayco has announced the appointment of several strategic leadership positions,  as well as the relocation of the company’s headquarters to Birmingham, MI.

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Cummins Names VP, Cummins Emissions Solutions

Alison Trueblood was promoted to the role, effective May 1.

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Fix Network World Celebrates Apprenticeship Program Approval

The program is also celebrating the graduation of its first apprentice, Gabrial Duran.

SMP Announces Q1 2024 Results

Net sales for the first quarter of 2024 were $331.4 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $328.0 million during the comparable quarter in 2023.

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GPC Acquires Largest NAPA Independent Store Owner in the US

Genuine Parts Company said the acquisition advances its strategic initiative to own more stores in priority markets.

GPC Acquires Largest NAPA Independent Store Owner in the US