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 30.

#OurSharedStory: 3 Key Work From Home Hacks

While remote work offers a number of upsides (hello all-day pajamas), it can be a bit of an adjustment as well.

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UPDATE: Mexico Deems Aftermarket Essential, Then Rescinds

On April 2nd the Mexican government took back its initial declaration deeming the aftermarket as essential.

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Good People, Good News: Randy Buller, CEO, Parts Authority

One week ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread more aggressively here in the U.S. as well as across the globe, Randy Buller, CEO of Parts Authority, decided to do something. Buller took to LinkedIn with a video he recorded from his home office and threw down the gauntlet. 

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AMN People: Your WFH Photos

Our thanks to everyone who wrote in and shared their work from home photos and introduced us to their new coworkers.

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U.S. Congressman Joins ASA Leaders For COVID-19 Media Briefing

The emergence of COVID-19 has presented a financial challenge for many auto repair shops.

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ZF Cleans Up Metro Park for Earth Day

ZF said the effort was in line with its dedication to sustainability, zero-waste and circularity.

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This past weekend, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers' Cheryl Dry and Brenna McCann joined ZF Group to help clean up Stony Creek Metro Park in Shelby Township, Mich.

The effort was in line with ZF's dedication to sustainability, zero-waste, and circularity—which includes remanufacturing to reduce resource use and enable a second life for many products, the company said.

UTI, Interstate Batteries Renew Alliance

The Universal Technical Institute announced a five-year renewal of its alliance with Interstate Batteries.

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MEMA’s McCarthy, Wilson Provide Right to Repair Updates

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers advocated for the proposed Class 7 Exemption, which it said is crucial for ensuring fair access to software-controlled vehicle operational and telematics data.

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Boland Takes New Legislative Role at LKQ

Catherine Boland, who spent more than 13 years as the vice president of legislative affairs for MEMA, has taken on a new role at LKQ.

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PRT Launches 30 New Complete Strut Assemblies

The new items represent more than 10 million vehicles in new coverage, PRT said.

Automotive Sales Council Announces Spring Membership Meeting

The meeting will be held the week of May 19, at the Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Coast, Florida.

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Recaps 2024 Vision Conference 

More than 300 aftermarket executives heard industry leaders provide innovative insights and strategic outlooks into the future of the automotive aftermarket.

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VIPAR Heavy Duty Welcomes M&D, Adds 41 Locations

M&D brings 80-plus years of diesel engine component manufacturing, remanufacturing and distribution expertise and 41 U.S. locations to the VIPAR network.