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 July 27.

First Brands Group (formerly TRICO Group) Acquires Brake Parts Inc. And Champion Laboratories Inc.

First Brands Group, a global automotive parts manufacturer, has acquired Brake Parts Inc (BPI), which manufactures and markets brake products including the full line of Raybestos branded brake parts, and Champion Laboratories Inc., a full-line filtration manufacturer with LuberFiner as a leading brand.

Read more here.

Fisker Inc. Announces Board Of Directors

Fisker Inc., a developer of eco-friendly electric vehicles, recently announced the composition of its board of directors, which has been designed anticipating the completion of its merger with Spartan Energy Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, Inc.

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U.S. Auto Parts Network Is Now CarParts.com

U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. recently announced it has formally changed its name to CarParts.com, Inc. Following its sales growth and its inclusion in the Russell 2000 Index, the company decided it needed a name that reflected the tech-forward company it has become. 

Read more here.

Shiloh Industries Reports Q2 Fiscal 2020 Results

Shiloh Industries, Inc., an environmentally focused global supplier of lightweighting, noise and vibration solutions to the automotive, commercial vehicle and other industrial markets, recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2020 second quarter ended April 30, 2020.

Read more here.

Auto Care Association Responds To NHTSA Ballot Question

A data access referendum will be included as “Question 1” on the ballot for Massachusetts voters this November.

Read more here.

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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.

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