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Motion Extends Growth Streak as GPC’s Industrial Sales Accelerate in 2Q

Genuine Parts' Motion-led industrial business accelerated again in 2Q26, outpacing its automotive operations as GPC continues work toward separating the two businesses into standalone public companies in early 2027. The company also commented on speculation of a reported major offer for its automotive segment.

July 21, 2026

Big Brand Tire to Acquire Fellow Distributor Belle Tire, Pushing Revenue Past $1.5B

The transaction will add Belle Tire’s more than 180 Midwest stores to Big Brand’s rapidly expanding network, creating an independent tire and automotive service provider with over 530 locations.

July 16, 2026

Highline Warren Plans to Add Massive Georgia DC

The automotive aftermarket products distributor and manufacturer plans to open a 1.1 million-square-foot logistics and operations center near Atlanta, adding capacity and 160 jobs.

July 15, 2026

Aftermarket Distributor Road Warrior Adds 3 Heavy-Duty Parts & Service Businesses

The deals add operations in Kentucky, Missouri and California, expanding Road Warrior's national heavy-duty truck and trailer aftermarket parts distribution and repair network.

July 6, 2026

Report: O’Reilly Submits $10B Bid for Genuine Parts’ Automotive Unit

The reported offer comes about five months after GPC announced plans to separate its NAPA automotive parts business and Motion industrial parts business into two standalone public companies.

July 6, 2026

Premium Guard Buys First Brands Assets, Expands Distribution Footprint with Kentucky DC

Automotive filter supplier Premium Guard Inc. has expanded its North American footprint with a 730,000-square-foot Kentucky distribution center tied to its latest acquisition of First Brands assets.

June 22, 2026

Snap-on Acquires Diesel Laptops for $100M

The deal expands Snap-on's diagnostics, repair information and digital solutions capabilities in heavy-duty and equipment markets.

June 10, 2026

Mighty Distributing System Acquires PREMA Canada

It gives the auto parts distributor a direct presence in Canada and expands its North American aftermarket footprint.

June 3, 2026

Driven Distribution Group Taps Genuine Parts Veteran Exec as CEO

The automotive aftermarket warehouse distributor is backed by Oridian Capital Partners, formerly known as HCI Equity Partners.

May 27, 2026

U.S. Government Files $286M Tariff Claim Against Bankrupt Auto Parts Supplier First Brands

The U.S. government says bankrupt supplier First Brands underpaid tariffs on imported goods for years, adding another major development to the company’s ongoing collapse and its growing fallout across the automotive aftermarket distribution channel.

May 27, 2026

Facilities Maintenance (MRO)

Motion Sales Accelerate in 1Q as End Markets Improve

GPC’s industrial segment delivered strong 1Q growth — outpacing automotive — as the company advances plans to split its businesses into standalone public entities by early 2027.

April 22, 2026

Strategy

Genuine Parts to Separate Motion, NAPA into 2 Public Companies

GPC announced the pending move alongside reporting 4Q25 and full-year financial results, which showed annual sales at Motion finish just shy of $9 billion.

February 17, 2026

First Brands Founder and Brother Indicted on Fraud Charges

The news comes just a few days after the bankrupt auto parts supplier said it would wind down operations at several of its key brands.

January 30, 2026

Auto Parts Supplier First Brands Winding Down Brake Parts, Cardone and Autolite Units

The bankrupt company said it has begun winding down parts of the business as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, while continuing to operate and seek buyers for its remaining units.

January 28, 2026

Continental Battery Systems Taps Ex-FleetPride President as CEO

Mike Harris was FleetPride's President for the past 10 years, bringing a wealth of experience in operational excellence with him to CBS.

January 21, 2026

Staffing Changes

Genuine Parts Making Chairman Succession

GPC is combining its chairman and CEO positions to provide unified leadership for the company comprised of subsidiaries Motion and NAPA Auto Parts.

January 20, 2026

Driven Distribution Group Acquires Battery Service Corp. in Chicago

The deal adds Midwest battery expertise and commercial fleet coverage to DDG’s platform.

January 15, 2026

Auto Paint Distributor Wesco to Acquire National Coatings & Supplies

Washington-based Wesco expands across the country with Raleigh, NC-based NSC.

December 5, 2025

Wheel Distributor Fastco Acquires ENVY Brand in Canada

Fastco Canada will lead product development and strategic positioning, while parent company Groupe Touchette will manage market deployment and customer support.

December 3, 2025

Automotive Color & Supply Acquires Fellow Distributor Smetzer

ACS expands its Midwest footprint and capabilities with the purchase.

November 12, 2025

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