Automotive Aftermarket News
Select AG launches workshop concept for individualists
Select AG wants to convince garages with a new concept. With the so-called owner concept, the NTG wants to specifically target garage owners who have not yet belonged to a classic garage marketing system. Instead [...]
RAC AND EURO CAR PARTS MERGE GARAGE SYSTEMS
A deal has been signed between the RAC and Euro Car Parts in order to merge the RAC Approved Garage network with ECP’s Autofirst. The new entity will be known as ‘RAC Approved Garages powered [...]
Germany’s Osram confirms Bain and Carlyle takeover approach
Lighting technology group Osram confirmed “market rumours” that it is in talks to be taken private by Carlyle and Bain, sending its shares up 14.5 per cent on Wednesday. The two US private equity firms [...]
Osram acquires Ring Automotive to strengthen its aftermarket business
With the acquisition of Ring Automotive Ltd., the aftermarket specialist in the field of automotive lighting, electronics and accessories, the high-tech company Osram is expanding its product range in the automotive sector. “With the acquisition [...]
Profi Parts has acquired Autoteile Kubra
Profi Parts Fahrzeugteile Großhandelsgesellschaft, based in Koblenz, Germany, recently acquired Kubra Autoteile GmbH, based in Limburg, Germany. As a result of this acquisition, the Limburg location is now a branch of Profi Parts GmbH. This [...]