Automotive Aftermarket Distributors
CARQUEST Auto Parts Announces Ten To Win Sweepstakes Grand Prize Winner

The CARQUEST Ten to Win Sweepstakes was a 10-month contest, held from February through November 2013, exclusively for professional customers of CARQUEST Auto Parts stores. Each month featured a customer winning a trip to the 2014 Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson Auction and a chance to win the fully restored 1965 Ford Mustang.

Integrated Supply Network Opens New Location In Phoenix

ISN designed the new facility with training as the central focus. The company says while it will be a great distribution point to provide next-day shipping to Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Southern California, the training capabilities are impressive.

TriCan Tire Distributors Expands In Canada

This acquisition will further strengthen TriCan’s presence in the Southern Ontario region.

The Alliance Announces ‘Drive To Daytona’ Sweepstakes Trip Winners

Each month from September through November 2013, eight qualifying technicians were chosen to win an all-inclusive trip for two to a full weekend of racing action at Daytona International Speedway for the Budweiser SPEEDWEEK 2014 event. Three of the 24 lucky trip winners will receive a key at DAYTONA that gives them a chance to win a 2014 Corvette Stingray.

ACDelco Introduces Specialty Winter Beam Blades

The new line consists of 10 part numbers covering 98 percent of vehicles on the road.

A & I Parts Center Signs On with Fuse5

The Fuse5 cloud platform offers customers an all-inclusive flat-fee solution, which enables them to grow their businesses and implement new processes without directly associated increases in hardware, software and user fees.

Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Announces Two New Members

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (The Alliance) has announced the addition of MotorPro (Motorpro S A de C V) of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, and Western Automotive Warehouse Distributors Inc. (WAWD) of Denver, Colo., as new members of the group, effective Jan. 1. Both members join as the newest Bumper to Bumper shareholders.

ACDelco Expands Window Regulator, Motor Offerings

With this line expansion, ACDelco now offers 1,765 part numbers in the window regulator and motor line, covering 95 percent of GM vehicles on the road and 77 percent of non-GM vehicles in operation.

Advance Auto Parts Completes GPI Acquisition

According to Advance, the acquisition of General Parts accelerates the company’s growth strategy and enhances shareholder value through a number of strategic benefits.

World Discounts Joins Automotive Distribution Network As Parts Plus Member

The company has six stores in Buffalo and the surrounding area, all serviced overnight by the main warehouse.

Uni-Select Added To The S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index

The announcement was made Dec. 20 by the S&P Dow Jones Canadian Index Services.

ACDelco Introduces Associated Warehouse Program

The new program, effective Jan. 2, is designed to help independent auto parts warehouse distributors grow their businesses, increase profitability and improve efficiency by selling ACDelco parts to the independent aftermarket.