NPW’s Fifth Annual FAST Expo In Miami Sets New Records
MIAMI – The Miami Airport Convention Center was the host for the second year of one of Florida’s premier automotive events. National Performance Warehouse (NPW) brought vendors, retailers, technicians and enthusiasts together for an educational and fun day of cars, trucks, products and prizes. More than 3,000 people attended to cruise a giant car show,
ACDelco Offers Lifetime Limited Warranty On GM OE Radiators
GRAND BLANC, Mich. – ACDelco is giving service centers and consumers two more reasons to choose ACDelco GM Original Equipment radiators: new pricing and a limited lifetime warranty. ACDelco says its GM OE radiators are reliable, corrosion-resistant and lightweight to provide optimal heat transfer characteristics. They also match the original factory part in fit, form
O’Reilly Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2014 Results
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – O’Reilly Automotive has announced record revenues and earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2014. The results represent 22 consecutive years of comparable store sales growth and record revenue and operating income for O’Reilly since becoming a public company in April of 1993. Sales for the fourth quarter
China Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Charter Members Complete North American Discovery Tour
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The charter members of the China Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance wrapped up their initial fact-finding and discovery tour of North America with working meetings with three Alliance shareholders in Southern California. Collaborating with their North American peers, the contingent of visitors gained valuable one-on-one interaction to learn skills from the established
Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. Presents Outstanding Supplier Awards
The Minnesota-based aftermarket auto parts distributor and store group, recognized outstanding supplier achievements from 2014 with all of their store owners, managers and salespeople present at its annual Winter Conference held at Cragun’s Resort and Conference Center in Brainerd, Minn.
ACDelco Launches ‘Take a Shot’ Promotion
GRAND BLANC, Mich. – “Take a Shot with ACDelco” – ACDelco’s first product promotion of the year – is running now through March 31. Open to all ACDelco Professional Service Center (PSC) Program participants, Independent Service Center (ISC) and ACDelco Key Fleet (KFLT) customers, the promotion offers “Take a Shot” game tokens with the purchase
Network Signs California-Based Allied Auto Stores To Parts Plus Membership
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – The Automotive Distribution Network continues to expand its Parts Plus footprint on the West Coast with the signing of Allied Auto Stores in Fremont, Calif. “Serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area from its new 46,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art warehouse, Allied Auto is a strong addition to the Network as a Parts Plus member,”
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Guests Party Big Time At The Big Game Tailgate Party
More than 120 Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper winners in the Big Game Tailgate Party Sweepstakes converged in Phoenix over the weekend as the festivities of the promotion unfurled. The group made up of personnel from service centers, jobber stores and shareholder operations enjoyed a weekend jam-packed with the football frenzy associated with the Big Game.
Goodyear First To Go All-In With Direct-To-Consumer Selling
From Tire Review AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear is taking the leap, and will become the first major tiremaker to open a direct e-commerce line to consumers. Driven through its Goodyear.com website and supported by both its dealers and company-owned stores, the new Goodyear e-commerce system will launch sometime in the second quarter, according to Michael
WORLDPAC Moves Toronto DC To Larger Location; Opens New Regional DC In Texas
NEWARK, Calif. – WORLDPAC Canada recently expanded operations with the move of its Toronto-area distribution center to a new 110,000-square-foot facility, making it the largest WORLDPAC location in Canada. WORLDPAC says the new, larger distribution center, along with the recent expansion of its Western Canada distribution center in Richmond, B.C., to more than 90,000 square
Third Winner Announced In The Alliance’s ‘Big Game Tailgate Party’ Sweepstakes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Co-owners of Madisonville Tire & Retreading, Dan Robinson and Duane Burns, are the third grand-prize winners of a pickup truck of their choice in the Alliance’s “Big Game Tailgate Party” Sweepstakes. The loyal customers of Distributors Warehouse Inc. chose a 2015 Ford F150 Lariat. “What a great surprise!” said Robinson when
Federated Free Fuel Fridays Awards More Free Fuel
STAUNTON, Va. – Federated Free Fuel Fridays are back. Beginning Jan. 30, Federated will announce four winners of free gas cards on its Federated Auto Parts and Federated Car Care Facebook pages. “With gas prices at record lows, we thought it was a good time to bring back Federated Free Fuel Fridays so winners can
