O’Reilly Automotive Inc. has made a $10 billion bid to acquire Genuine Parts Company. Genuine Parts Company owns NAPA Auto Parts. Genuine Parts Co. plans to spin off its auto parts unit and industrial operations by early next year. If you’ve ever had work done on your car, you’ve probably stepped inside an auto parts
Slovak navigation company Sygic has expanded its motorcycle-specific navigation feature, motorbike mode, to work directly through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The update, version 26.4, lets riders view Sygic’s motorcycle routing, weather alerts and terrain data on any motorcycle dash equipped with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Sygic launches motorbike mode in March 2026 (…)
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. O’Reilly eyes $10B NAPA acquisition. This potential merger could reshape the auto parts retail landscape. Different business models. O’Reilly’s corporate stability stands in contrast to NAPA’s franchise approach. Potential regulatory hurdles. Antitrust
Disassembled engine parts at an automotive shop in Oklahoma City. (Nick Oxford/Bloomberg) July 2, 2026 4:26 pm, EDT key takeaways: O’Reilly Automotive has made a cash bid for the auto parts arm of Genuine Parts, according to people familiar with the matter. The entity could be valued at $10 billion or more and have sales
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