Automotive Aftermarket Distributors
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.

AutoZone Authorizes Additional Stock Repurchase

Since the inception of the repurchase program in 1998, AutoZone’s board has authorized $14.2 billion.

American Tire Distributors Acquires Wholesale Tire Distributors

The company says this acquisition will further strengthen ATD’s presence in the Southern Ontario region and provide a greater level of service to customers in the Toronto market.

Network’s West Springfield Auto Parts Acquires Controlling Assets Of Service Auto Parts

The warehouse distributor’s acquisition of Service Auto Parts, a locally owned business since 1929, fills a gap in its Connecticut coverage, said Michael Creanza, owner of West Springfield Auto Parts.