Transtar Holding Co. announced the sale of its Nickels Performance business unit to Summit Racing Equipment. Summit Racing, headquartered in Tallmadge, Ohio, is a retailer of performance and replacement automotive parts and accessories. According to the companies, this represents better market alignment for the Nickels brand, which distributes high-performance racing parts.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently submitted support to the U.S. Copyright Office for MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ petition for a new exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)’s anti-circumvention provisions. These provisions prohibit bypassing copyright protection systems. MEMA’s proposed exemption would allow consumers to view their vehicle’s
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently submitted support to the U.S. Copyright Office for MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ petition for a new exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)’s anti-circumvention provisions. These provisions prohibit bypassing copyright protection systems. MEMA’s proposed exemption would allow consumers to view their vehicle’s telematics data and share that data with third-party repairers. The DOJ and FTC agreed with MEMA that providing consumers access to their vehicle’s telematics data would pose a minimal threat to copyright holders. They also agreed that this data could be accessed without increasing cybersecurity risks.
NexaMotion Group (NMG) announced the opening a new Arch Auto Parts store in Plainview, New York. The new store, opened on March 16 and located at 125 Newtown Road, is the company’s fourth location in Nassau County. Related Articles – NexaMotion Group announces expansions for Transtar products, C&M Auto Parts locations – Deloitte study: Momentum is
NexaMotion Group announced expansions for two of its businesses. Transtar Industries is adding general repair product lines in four new markets: Cleveland and Mentor, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; and its newest location in Dallas, TX. In addition, the company announced that C&M Auto Parts has opened two new locations in the New Jersey market. C&M Auto Parts
The 2024 Global Automotive Consumer Study by Deloitte revealed shifting trends in the automotive sector, highlighting the rise in U.S. consumer interest in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and a decline in hybrid and battery electric vehicle (BEV) purchase intent. The report showed a 9% increase in ICE vehicle purchase intent, reaching 67%, while interest in hybrids
ZF Aftermarket reports that it released more than 770 new parts over the course of 2023. According to ZF, those parts include 115 part numbers for ZF transmission products, including nearly 70 SACHS torque converters, and four different formulations of ZF Lifeguard e-Fluid for hybrid engines. A wide variety of other car and truck parts
Transtar Industries announced that it is now offering original equipment (OE) recycled engines. Related Articles – BendPak announces upgraded Litestix work light – Sonnax introduces TCC apply limit switch valve kits for Chrysler RFE series – Schaeffler offers new LuK clutch kits The engines are priced and graded based on part condition and mileage, according to Transtar.
Transtar Holding Co. has announced the promotion of Anna Gluck to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer. Gluck has been with Transtar since 2020, where she led the company’s total rewards program and employee engagement efforts, with a strategic focus on employee training and development programs and attracting and retaining top talent. Related Articles
Our sister site, AftermarketNews, recently sat down with Transtar leadership.
Transtar Industries announced that it is launching a new line of remanufactured transmission products, the Transmaxx line. Related Articles – Sonnax introduces GM 6L80, 6L90 output planet saver kits – Alto introduces filters for GM 6L series – PRT launches 30 new complete strut assemblies To begin the Transmaxx line, Transtar partnered with ETE Reman
