Automotive Aftermarket Distributors
WORLDPAC Opens Regional DC in Santa Cruz, California

This is the 26th WORLDPAC location in California.

Win $250 With Dorman University’s New Direct Fit Stainless Steel Brake Hydraulic Lines Module

Qualifying service technicians and counter people completing Dorman’s new Stainless Steel Brake Hydraulic Lines training module and earning a passing grade by May 4 will be entered for a chance to win prizes.

Mike Lambert To Retire As Network President

David Prater was appointed interim president until a membership election takes place at the Fall Membership Meeting.

Michelin Acquires Stake In Online Tire Retailer

Working with Allopneus, Michelin will expand its online range and extend its commercial presence, the tiremaker said.

West Springfield Auto Parts 10th Location

A Parts Plus member since 2003, West Springfield Auto Parts now has 10 locations serving the area, including its 100,000-square-foot corporate headquarters at the Crossroads of New England in West Springfield, Mass.

ACDelco Announces ‘Window Of Opportunity’ For Wiper Products 

Direct accounts will be discounted according to the amount of products purchased.

University Of The Aftermarket Opens Registration for 2015-‘16 Leadership 2.0 Class

Leadership 2.0 is a post-graduate style leadership and business skills education program designed to promote the development of the next generation of aftermarket leaders.

Federated Joins 1Parts Global Aftermarket Services

Formed last year by Autodistribution International (ADI) and National Pronto Association (Pronto), 1Parts aims to raise benefits and advantages for all 1Parts stakeholders, on both the trade and industry side in key domains such as supplier management and brand strategy, marketing support, data sharing, technical support to installers and also to identify additional common domains.

Synchrony Financial, Pep Boys Extend Consumer Financing Program

The Pep Boys CarCareONE card is now available through more than 800 locations nationwide.

Pep Boys Reports Fourth Quarter 2014 Results

Sales for the 13 weeks increased by $6.7 million, or 1.3 percent, to $502.4 million from $495.7 million for the 13 weeks ended Feb. 1, 2014.

Launchpad Tablet Program Introduces AAM Marketing Tools To Retailers In The Field

Initiative partners with WD outside sales teams to grow the automotive aftermarket.

The Network Announces Two More Auto Pride Members

These latest Auto Pride member signings underscore the Network’s efforts to sign parts distributors with potential for growth, according to Cora Roark, director of Auto Pride.