Top 5 Stories of the Week

Top 5 Stories of the Week

A recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of Sept. 19.

PPG to Power MI Facility with Clean Energy by 2024

Through a 12-year agreement, PPG will receive energy and project-specific renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Swift Current Energy’s Double Black Diamond Solar Energy Project.

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NPW Acquires Hi Tech Auto Parts in North Miami

The company also has been rebranded Johnny’s Auto Parts.

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Hankook Tire Commits To Science-Based Targets Initiative

Company submitted its mid- to long-term greenhouse emissions reduction targets in August.

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AutoZone Reports Annual Sales of $16.3B

Annual sales saw an increase of 11.1% from the prior year, while domestic same store sales were up 8.4%.

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Akebono Expands ProACT Disc Brake Pad Kit Coverage

Disc brake pad kits for Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Jeep, RAM and Toyota increase coverage by over 3 million vehicles.

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Opposition Grows for California’s Mandate Banning New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales

SEMA members and industry consumers sent EPA over 5,000 letters in opposition to the ACC II Waiver.

Opposition Grows for California’s Mandate Banning New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales

SEMA member companies and automotive enthusiasts have come out in strong opposition to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) “Advanced Clean Cars II” (ACC II) regulation that would ban the sale of new internal combustion engine motor vehicles by 2035.

Specialty aftermarket businesses and industry supporters sent over 5,000 letters to the U.S. EPA expressing opposition to the agency providing California a Clean Air Act waiver, which is required for ACC II to take effect. Industry and enthusiasts alike have united in opposition to California’s Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate that they said would adversely impact automotive businesses, their employees and millions of automotive enthusiasts.

AAPEX Named One of 50 Fastest-Growing Shows in 2023  

This is the second consecutive year that AAPEX earned a spot in TSE’s Fastest 50 Class.

Vision Conference to Feature Town Hall with MEMA’s Ann Wilson  

The theme of this year’s conference is “The New Aftermarket: Embracing Change to Drive Growth.”

Holley Performance Brands Appoints Two New Vice Presidents

Charlie Taylor and Will Robbins collectively represent nearly 50 years of automotive industry experience.

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HDA Truck Pride Member Southside Trailer Service Expands

The company acquired PBS Brake & Supply in Syracuse, NY.

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CIF Announces Enterprise as Repeat Annual Donor

For over two decades, CIF was able to assist hundreds of collision repair professionals in need after a disaster.

BBB Industries Releases Corporate Sustainability Report

This year, BBB set a goal to decrease its scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 50 percent before 2027.

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360-Degree Imagery: A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

Captivating imagery takes auto parts sales to new heights.

DENSO, Manufacture 2030 Partner to Improve Supply Chain Sustainability

DENSO’s targets include reducing the carbon outputs of its global supply chain by 25%, by the 2030 fiscal year.

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