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By Counterman
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link hidden, please login to view announced it has partnered with Brian Deegan in an agreement that will run into 2026. Deegan has equipped his 2025 Can-Am Maverick R side-by-side with a number of the latest HELLA LED lighting technology to help him both see and be seen, the company said. “A new addition this year – and a brand I’m stoked to be with because it has so much heritage and has been around for over 125 years – is
link hidden, please login to view lights,” said Deegan, when he introduced the Maverick R to his fans. “They’re big in rally, too, which is cool for me!” “When a legend like Brian Deegan chooses HELLA lighting, it’s a big deal,” said Rob Tinson, vice president of sales and marketing for
link hidden, please login to view. “He knows performance, reliability and visibility win races, and we’re proud to provide the lighting technology that’ll keep him at the front of the pack!” Built for King of the Hammers and competing in other events, the Maverick is fully equipped for desert racing. The team added a full-length HELLA Black Magic 40” single row LED lightbar above the front roll bar, providing powerful illumination. Additionally, 3.2” HELLA Black Magic LED Cube lights were added to the front winch bar to spotlight obstacles and hazards.
HELLA explained it joined an impressive motorsports roll call on the Deegan Maverick R, which also included Bilstein shocks, Evo tune, Obor RocScraper tires, Method Beadlock wheels and PRP seats, giving Brian the best chance of finishing the race and reaching the podium.
In qualifying for the 2025 Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship, #38 qualified 24th of 100 drivers, which equated to third in the 4900 Pro Stock Turbo UTV class. In the race, a technical issue resulted in a DNF, although Deegan was classified 49th, HELLA said.
In addition to his Can-Am Maverick R racer, HELLA also provides lighting for Brian’s personal Ford Raptor R and the water truck he uses to take care of his beautiful dirt track compound where the family
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link hidden, please login to view has partnered with University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) to provide 20 scholarships for aspiring automotive students. As part of the commitment, link hidden, please login to view is awarding 15 $2,500 scholarships to individuals accepted or enrolled in a transportation technician program, along with five $2,500 scholarships specifically for women. This is in addition to other initiatives, such as an apprenticeship program, which aligns with NAPA’s commitment to developing young talent and addressing the technician shortage, the company said. “With the technician shortage still impacting the industry, we understand the importance of nurturing individuals interested in a career in the automotive trades,” said Emily Schneider, senior director of marketing at NAPA. “These scholarships are designed to celebrate emerging talent and create opportunities for those beginning or continuing their journey in technician education.”
To enroll, students can visit
link hidden, please login to view and complete a single application to be considered for multiple scholarships. They can also view the details of all available scholarships and continue to update their application. “Addressing the technician shortage means investing in the education of future technicians, which is why we continue to partner with organizations such as NAPA to create those opportunities for young professionals,” said Mike Buzzard, chairman, UAF scholarship committee. “NAPA’s reach coupled with their commitment to helping current students goes a long way in addressing the technician shortage, and these scholarships will continue to break down a barrier for anyone looking to join the industry.”
For more information, reminders and updates about the
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link hidden, please login to view announced the launch of link hidden, please login to view, a new automotive aftermarket distribution platform. The launch coincides with Driven Distribution Group’s acquisition of the auto parts and accessories distribution business of Chicago Parts & Sound, following the recapitalization of Tri-State Enterprises, Inc. in November 2023. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. By bringing together CPS and Tri-State under the Driven Distribution Group umbrella, HCI said it “aims to establish a leading platform in the automotive aftermarket industry by equipping its brands with shared resources, strategic vision, investment and advanced technology to enable its companies to deliver best-in-class customer service.” Both CPS and Tri-State will continue to operate under their respective brands, while benefiting from the shared resources of the Driven Distribution Group platform.
“We are thrilled to welcome the CPS team to the Driven Distribution platform. Consistent with our original platform thesis, CPS represents a geographically strategic beachhead in the Midwest and is a great complement to Tri-State’s existing product categories. We look forward to working together to achieve our shared vision for growth,” said Scott Gibaratz, partner at HCI.
Chicago Parts & Sound, based in Elk Grove Village, IL, with additional locations in Illinois and Wisconsin, is a warehouse distributor focused on automotive aftermarket parts, batteries, consumables, and accessories. The company serves auto dealerships, independent repair shops, municipalities/governments and company fleets.
Bob Lederer, co-owner of CPS, said, “the growth of Tri-State Enterprises parallels that of CPS – just in a different part of the country. Opportunities to combine businesses of such similar backgrounds, culture, and customer focus make tremendous sense for all stakeholders in each company.”
“We are extremely impressed with the stellar business and established market reputation Bob and Jackie Lederer have built over the past 22 years. The combination of CPS and Tri-State as part of the Driven Distribution Group platform will enable us to expand our resources and capabilities to better serve our employees and customers,” said Tristan Taylor, CEO of Tri-State.
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Driven Distribution, LLC, a warehouse distributor of automotive aftermarket hard parts, consumables and accessories backed by HCI Equity Partners, announced that it has acquired the auto parts and accessories distribution business of Chicago Parts & Sound. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This marks the second transaction in the Driven Distribution platform, following the recapitalization of Tri-State Enterprises, Inc. in November 2023.
Based in Elk Grove Village, IL, with additional locations in Illinois and Wisconsin, Chicago Parts & Sound is a warehouse distributor focused on automotive aftermarket parts, batteries, consumables and accessories. The Company serves auto dealerships, independent repair shops, municipalities, governments and company fleets.
Chicago Parts & Sound was founded in 1978 and acquired by Bob and Jackie Lederer in 2002. Since then, CPS has had a tremendous track record of success by providing value-added products and services to its clients, in addition to completing several acquisitions, according to a news release announcing the acquisition. Bob and Jackie said they are reinvesting in the Driven Distribution platform as part of the transaction and will continue to own and operate Police Department Systems (police and emergency vehicle upfitting services) and Coachcraft & Precision Services (specialty auto restoration services).
Bob Lederer, co-owner of CPS, said, “The history of Tri-State Enterprises is in many ways parallel to that of CPS – just in a different part of the country. Opportunities to combine businesses of such similar backgrounds, ideologies, culture, and customer focus make tremendous sense for all stakeholders in each company.”
“We are extremely impressed with the stellar business and established market reputation Bob and Jackie Lederer have built over the past 22 years. The combination of CPS and Tri-State as part of the Driven Distribution platform will enable us to expand our resources and capabilities to better serve our employees and customers,” said Tristan Taylor, CEO of Tri-State.
Scott Gibaratz, partner at HCI, added, “We are thrilled to welcome the CPS team to the Driven Distribution platform. Consistent with our original platform thesis, CPS represents a geographically strategic beachhead in the Midwest and is a great complement to Tri-State’s existing product categories. We look forward to working together to achieve our shared vision for growth.”
Dickinson Wright PLLC served as legal counsel to Driven Distribution and HCI.
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link hidden, please login to view and link hidden, please login to view, have entered a preferred partnership to release asTech Mechanical, a single device capable of accessing the majority of original equipment (OE) tools for shop owners. A recent study from Hanover Research and Babcox Media suggests that over 20% of repairs required an OE diagnostic tool to properly complete the repair job. However, many OE tools require a large upfront investment, costly upkeep, and specialized knowledge, creating barriers for many shop owners. Repairify and NAPA said asTech® Mechanical solves this issue by enabling shops to remotely connect to an OE tool, operated by a certified technician, to perform programming, calibrations, and vehicle health checks on a pay-per-use basis. “As a leader in the aftermarket repair industry, we’re dedicated to improving technician and shop efficiency,” said John Molidor, product category director – tools and equipment; paint, body, and equipment at NAPA. “Our partnership with
link hidden, please login to viewto launch asTech Mechanical will bring much needed resources to shop owners as we look to the future of vehicle technology.” “For almost a decade, we’ve been the global leader in remote OEM solutions for collision repair,” said Craig Edmonds, president of asTech. “We’ve long understood that our same patented technology could also serve the needs of mechanical shops, and a partnership with
link hidden, please login to view helps us scale our solution to introduce the asTech® Mechanical solution suite to the industry.” asTech® Mechanical is now available on compatible Launch and Autel devices.
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