Feeling the Heat: Over 50 Rivian R1S and R1T models damaged in factory parking lot fire
Normal, Illinois — A fire reportedly broke out in the parking lot of Rivian’s Normal, Illinois, assembly plant last weekend, damaging over 50 R1S and R1T models waiting to be shipped to customers. According to accounts, the Normal Fire Department (NFD) received the call about the fire on Saturday night around 9:45 p.m. While the […]
Bolstering BC: Uniparts O.E.M. expands British Columbia dealership network with addition of Go Kia West
Coquitlam, British Columbia — Uniparts O.E.M. has announced the latest expansion of its dealership network in British Columbia with the addition of Go Kia West in Coquitlam, B.C. According to a recent press release, “this strategic partnership strengthens UniParts O.E.M.’s commitment to providing superior O.E.M. parts and services to automotive repair shops and collision centres […]
Running With the Bulls: Fix Auto Strathmore and Fix Auto Deerfoot sponsor Strathmore Stampede event
Strathmore, Alberta — Fix Auto Strathmore and Fix Auto Deerfoot recently sponsored the Strathmore Stampede from August 2 to 5, 2024, participating in all levels of the event from promotion and hospitality to running with the bulls in one of Western Canada’s most celebrated rodeos. The rodeo, which has grown from its initial inception in […]
Tuesday Ticker: Advance Auto Parts sells Worldpac to former Axalta owner; Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese-made EVs
Toronto, Ontario — Advance Auto Parts sells its Worldpac unit to a private equity firm and Canada announces tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles in this weekly Tuesday Ticker. Selling Worldpac Advance Auto Parts has sold its Worldpac unit for US$1.5 billion, the company announced last Thursday. The sale is part of Advance Auto Parts’ latest […]
