Addition of 56 quick-lube locations in Michigan and northern Ohio immediately increases the number of company-owned stores in the Midwest Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) yesterday announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of 56 Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) franchise service centers from Henley Bluewater LLC. These stores build on the infrastructure and talent […]
ASA Announces Training Events During CARS@AAPEX
September 15 Webcast Gives Sneak Peek of CARS@AAPEX. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has created a significant opportunity for automotive repair professionals to learn about adapting their current business model to prepare for the future. As the CARS@AAPEX show approaches, former ASA Chairman Donny Seyfer, AMAM, co-owner of Seyfer Automotive in Wheat Ridge, Colo., and […]
Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Six Locations
Herb Godschalk, co-president of Fisher Auto Parts, announced the intention to acquire six World Auto Parts company stores based in Buffalo, New York. The closing is expected on or around October 1. World Auto Parts’ roots in Buffalo run deep. David Chertoff built the business over the course of three decades, starting in his parents’ […]
Pep Boys Acquires Newpark Auto Service in Newark, California
Pep Boys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Icahn Automotive Group LLC, announced it has acquired Newpark Auto Service in Newark, Calif. “Newpark is an excellent addition to our existing store base in the San Francisco region, a target market for ongoing growth as we expand our national service center network,” said James Healy, Senior Vice President […]
LKQ Corporation Announces New CEO
Rob Wagman steps down due to health considerations. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ), the parts distributor with operations in the North America, Europe, and Asia, announced that its Board of Directors unanimously selected Dominick P. Zarcone, the current Chief Financial Officer of the company, to become the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Robert L. Wagman has […]
Advance Auto Plans to Open 75-85 Stores in 2015
Parts distributor plans to hire more than 15,000 people. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP) announced plans to open 75 to 85 new stores and a state-of-the-art distribution center in 2017. As a result of the new jobs created through expansion and existing career opportunities, Advance expects to hire more than 15,000 team members this year […]
ALLDATA Signs Reseller Agreement with LKQ’s Rhiag Group in Italy
ALLDATA Europe GmbH, an affiliate of ALLDATA LLC, , announced it has signed a reseller agreement with Rhiag Group, an affiliate of LKQ Corporation, to enhance ALLDATA’s ability to serve the Italian market with OEM diagnostic and repair information. LKQ announced an agreement to acquire Rhiag in January 2016. The company has operations in Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, […]
Toyota Announces Lower Pricing for Radiators and Condensers
New program aims to sell Genuine Toyota radiators and condensers at competitive prices to aftermarket. Toyota Motor North America today announced the introduction of a new, lower pricing for Genuine Toyota radiators and condensers. The new pricing program is aimed to provide Toyota dealerships and independent repair facilities high-quality radiators and condensers at competitive prices, […]
TechForce Foundation Scholarship Available for 2017 High School Graduates Studying to become an Automotive, Collision Repair or Heavy Duty Service Technician
The TechForce Foundation will award a new $2,500 scholarship to a high school graduate planning to attend an ASE/NATEF post-secondary school. The scholarship will be administered through the University of the Aftermarket Foundation scholarship central program. “The TechForce Foundation seeks to help students train for careers in the automotive aftermarket and that goal aligns perfectly […]
Snap-on Diagnostic Adds Training Videos to Website, YouTube Channel
Snap-on recently added three new Diagnostic Quick Tips training videos to its website and YouTube channel to help professional technicians speed up their diagnostic capabilities. The videos are available at no charge and provide training in an easy to watch format so technicians can use their Snap-on diagnostic tools to address specific problems on a […]
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