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Uni-Select Reports Solid Earnings Growth In The First Quarter

The corporation generated 1.7 percent organic growth.

May Is ‘Truck Month’ At Amazon Automotive

The online retailer is celebrating by giving away a specially modified 2014 Ford F-150 XLT Series SuperCrew, valued at $43,000, to one lucky customer.

Federated Announces Shop Of The Year: Brighton Auto Service

Winning shop owners Bobby Lee Kenney Jr. and Eric Muir will be guests of Federated at the upcoming Federated National Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz., and will receive special recognition during the May 1 awards banquet. Federated member Motown Automotive nominated Brighton Auto Service for the honor and will be on hand to present the prestigious award.

Uni-Select Unveils New Banner Strategy For Canadian Shops

According to Uni-Select, this new strategy lets shops choose the banner under which they want to operate (Auto-Select, Uni-Pro or SelectAutoXpert (SAX)) and supports their growth with a flexible and diverse lineup of services specifically adapted to each shop’s particular needs.

O’Reilly Automotive Reports First Quarter 2014 Results

Sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014, increased $143 million, or 9 percent, to $1.73 billion from $1.59 billion for the same period one year ago.

Snap-on Announces First Quarter 2014 Results

First quarter sales are up 6.2 percent.

Automotive Parts Associates Announces Newest Member: All European Auto Supply Inc.

All European Auto Supply was established in Royal Oak, Mich., in 1994 and today prides itself in stocking the largest inventory of exclusively European parts in the Midwest and selling them with unmatched accuracy.

The Network Launches New Website For Auto Pride Division

Located at www.autopride.com, the redesigned site reflects the growth of the Auto Pride membership nationwide and its increasing number of business tools, including its expanded Auto Service Experts program, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network.

Federated Announces ‘Get Dirty with Kenny’ Home Run Weekend

The popular “Get Dirty with Kenny” dirt track driving experience gets a special twist this year.

Parts Plus To Give Away Clay Millican’s ’57 Chevy Pickup

From June 1 through Nov. 30, service dealers around the country can become eligible by making qualifying product purchases from their Network supplier. Weekly and monthly prizes include iPads, flat-screen TVs, autographed Clay Millican hats and more.

Uni-Select Completes Its Acquisition In Virginia

This transaction, initially announced on March 4, will enhance Uni-Select’s network with nine corporate stores in Virginia.

Fisher Auto Parts, KOI Auto Parts Announce Strategic Merger

Fisher acquires controlling interest in KOI.