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Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Their substantial weight and vulnerability to damage mean transmissions and other high-value auto parts require more preparation than standard freight. During less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, these components may pass through several handling points before reaching their destination.

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Delphi, a PHINIA Inc. brand, announced line expansions across its Aftermarket Steering & Suspension, Vehicle Electronics and Fuel Management product portfolios. The latest release introduces 289 new SKUs, which includes 30 first-to-market part numbers, the company said. The new parts provide coverage for more than 243 million vehicles-in-operation (VIO) across the United States and Canada.

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: HELLA Aftermarket, the spare parts and workshop business of international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA, is introducing brake pads for trucks, buses, and trailers companywide for the first time, expanding its range to include applications for commercial vehicles. The products are now available worldwide.

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Brake-line fittings require more than matching the fitting to the line size. Counter pros should also verify thread size, thread pitch and flare type. Double and bubble flares require fittings designed for their specific shapes. Using the wrong fitting can damage the flare during tightening. Technicians also should install the fitting before flaring the brake line. This video is sponsored by The Pronto Network.

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Autel North America is calling for the automotive industry to adopt clearer standards for ADAS calibration, including performing all forward-facing calibrations after every wheel alignment. Autel argues that current OEM procedures can leave technicians interpreting when advanced driver-assistance system calibration is necessary. Instead, the company recommends explicit, event-based requirements.

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper are proud to announce the recipients of their 2026 scholarship awards, reinforcing their commitment to supporting education and the future of the automotive aftermarket industry. This year, 26 students have been awarded scholarships to help further their academic pursuits.

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Momentum USA announced it has released 77 brand-new part numbers, opening up access to over 44 million vehicles in operation (VIO). “From heavy-duty fleet solutions to premium European import coverage, these additions strengthen our key product lines so you can offer your customers exact-fit coverage for late-model and high-demand applications,” the company said.

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: ACCAR Parts celebrated the grand opening of its Calgary, Alberta, parts distribution center on Aug. 11, expanding its distribution network in Western Canada. The 180,000-square-foot facility is PACCAR Parts’ third distribution center in Canada. The company said it is positioned to improve delivery speed and parts availability for dealers and customers across the region.

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: NTN Bearing Corporation of America, the parent company of BCA Bearings, announced the launch of the all-new BCA Hub Hero Promotion on September 1, giving automotive aftermarket professionals the opportunity to earn points, complete challenges, and redeem exclusive rewards for supporting BCA wheel hub assemblies.

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Worldpac’s 2026 Supplier and Training Expo took place August 19-23, bringing together over 2,500 attendees from across the automotive aftermarket industry who, by the end of the event, collectively completed 43,200 hours of training courses. Exhibits from more than 100 international parts manufacturers filled the exhibition hall, giving attendees a firsthand look at what’s next and new in the industry.