July 23, 2026 3:30 pm, EDT Antolin manufactures doors, instrument panels, center consoles, interior coverings and roof components as well as electronic systems. (Brent Levin/Bloomberg) key takeaways: On July 22, a US judge granted Grupo Antolin temporary protection from creditor lawsuits while its Spanish restructuring awaits court approval. The auto parts supplier serves major automakers,
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Automakers have long relied on parts-sharing to keep costs down — not just across individual lineups, but across brands and market segments. Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform became the poster child for modern
The engine cowling and a General Electric engine nozzle of a Boeing 777-200 aircraft in the Heko hangar in Hong Kong. (Paul Yeung/Bloomberg) July 10, 2026 8:56 am, EDT key takeaways: The United States said it would not immediately impose tariffs on commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts after President Donald Trump ordered a Section
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
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