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 March 1.

Continental Sells 6 Retread Locations To Conlan Tire

BestDrive locations in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma were also involved in the sale.

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PTC Expands New Steering Knuckle Assembly Coverage

These new numbers fit some of the most popular vehicles on the road today accounting for more than 7 million applications.

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MPA Helps Accelerate Electric Charging Station Development

MPA’s subsidiary D&V Electronics USA has received notification that its high-power direct current emulator is being utilized in the development program sponsored by the DOE.

Read more here.

Michelin Launches Serpentine Belt Drive Component Kit

The Michelin automotive accessory kit, available now on Amazon, includes serpentine belts, idlers and tensioners.

Read more here.

Marelli Appoints Chief People And Organization Officer

Sherry Vasa has spent her career working in the U.S., Asia/Pacific and Europe for Fortune 500 organizations. 

Read more here.

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PRT Launches 59 New Complete Strut Assemblies

Extending PRT’s product portfolio in North America, the new release represents nearly 12M vehicles in new coverage.

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PRT announced the launch of 59 new complete strut assemblies for the North American market.

The launch includes application coverage for Nissan Frontier, Toyota Highlander and Mercedes E-Class models, in addition to brand-new applications, such as the Dodge Durango 2022, the Ram ProMaster City 2022, and the Mazda CX-9 2022, among others, according to PRT.

SMP Releases 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report

The report provides insight into the company’s initiatives, future goals and achievements, Standard Motor Products said.

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Aftermarket Data Standards – Beyond ACES

To remain relevant and valuable, the industry standards will continue to evolve and grow. They will never be finished, Scott Luckett affirmed.

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GSP Announces New May Part Numbers

The units released in May are in stock and ready to ship, GSP said.

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Cooper Standard Issues Corporate Responsibility Report

Titled “Commitment to Excellence,” the report provides updates on key sustainability targets, initiatives and ambitions.

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Mevotech Expands Coverage with 188 New Part Numbers

The release covers domestic and import passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, vans, SUVs and EVs, up to the 2023 vehicle model year.

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MAHLE Finalizes Sale of its OEM Thermostat Business

As part of the transaction, ADMETOS is taking on around 600 employees in six countries.

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Submissions Open for 2024 Technology Innovation Award

Submissions for the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ Business Technology Council Aftermarket Technology Innovation Award are due by August 16, 2024.

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Shifting Gears: Lauren Beaulieu’s Rise in the Automotive Aftermarket

Beaulieu recently participated in the Advance/Worldpac STX Supplier Training Expo, where she addressed a topic close to her heart: education in the aftermarket.

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