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By Counterman
Automotive Parts Associates (APA) is pleased to announce that Midwest Parts Hub, a division of Kelley Automotive Group based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has joined the group as a shareholder.
Founded in 1952 by Jim Kelley, Kelley Automotive Group is a family-owned dealership group representing multiple vehicle brands and serving customers throughout northeastern Indiana and beyond. Midwest Parts Hub opened in 2025 and services customers throughout the surrounding region through its extensive inventory of genuine General Motors OEM, ACDelco and aftermarket parts, along with daily delivery routes and advanced technology systems. The company emphasizes inventory availability, experienced staff, technology integration and reliable service as key drivers of its continued success.
“In today’s market, if you want to stay competitive, you need to be part of a program group,” said Mike Smith, parts director for Kelley Automotive Group. “Operating completely on your own is no longer effective. After evaluating our options, we knew
link hidden, please login to view was the right choice.” “We are excited to welcome Midwest Parts Hub to APA,” said Steve Tucker, president of APA/TruStar. “Their long-standing commitment to service, innovation, and operational excellence makes them a tremendous addition to our shareholder family.”
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link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view, the parent company of link hidden, please login to view, announced the addition of link hidden, please login to view to the BCA aftermarket product line. This latest new number announcement delivers expanded OE‑quality coverage for key Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda applications, representing more than 800,000 vehicles in operation across North America. “These new part numbers reinforce BCA’s commitment to coverage and OE‑quality performance in high‑value segments of the market,” said Matt Gorski, manager of product development, automotive aftermarket. “As import platforms continue to evolve, we remain focused on providing dependable solutions that help our customers capture replacement demand with confidence.”
The new additions strengthen BCA’s late‑model import coverage across key Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda platforms, including a growing mix of luxury, hybrid, and electric vehicles. By addressing both emerging electrified applications and sustained service demand in premium internal‑combustion models, this release further reinforces BCA’s ability to deliver durable, OE‑quality solutions for a broad and evolving segment of the aftermarket, the company said.
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link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view, the parent company of link hidden, please login to view, announced the addition of link hidden, please login to view to the BCA aftermarket product line. This latest new number announcement delivers expanded OE‑quality coverage for key Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda applications, representing more than 800,000 vehicles in operation across North America. “These new part numbers reinforce BCA’s commitment to coverage and OE‑quality performance in high‑value segments of the market,” said Matt Gorski, manager of product development, automotive aftermarket. “As import platforms continue to evolve, we remain focused on providing dependable solutions that help our customers capture replacement demand with confidence.”
The new additions strengthen BCA’s late‑model import coverage across key Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda platforms, including a growing mix of luxury, hybrid, and electric vehicles. By addressing both emerging electrified applications and sustained service demand in premium internal‑combustion models, this release further reinforces BCA’s ability to deliver durable, OE‑quality solutions for a broad and evolving segment of the aftermarket, the company said.
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Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) announced expanded coverage in multiple engine sensor categories. Advanced internal combustion engine systems such as variable valve timing and turbocharging depend on timely, accurate data from multiple sensors. SMP said its engine sensors are designed for accuracy, speed and durability, and each sensor is tested and validated for performance in extreme conditions.
Engine Sensor Categories and New Part Numbers
link hidden, please login to view engine sensor categories include camshaft position sensors, crankshaft position sensors, battery current and voltage sensors, mass air flow (MAF) sensors, manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensors, coolant temperature sensors, throttle position sensors and fuel pressure sensors. Recent part number additions have expanded these categories. MAP sensors have been added for General Motors vehicles through the 2025 model year, as well as Ford vehicles such as the 2021 through 2025 F-150, 2018 to 2023 Transit Connect and 2021 to 2024 Bronco. MAF sensors are new for 2.2 million Lexus and Toyota vehicles, as well as Cadillac cars and SUVs through 2024. Coolant temperature sensors were recently introduced for vehicles such as the 2020 to 2023 Chevrolet Silverado and 2021 to 2023 GMC Yukon.
Multiple battery current and voltage sensors were recently added, introducing coverage for the 2020 to 2025 Nissan Sentra, 2018 to 2024 Jeep Wrangler, 2019 to 2023 Kia Soul and 2019 to 2025 Lexus ES300h. Additionally, engine oil level sensors have been introduced for more than 6 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles through the 2025 model year.
Testing and Validation
link hidden, please login to view said its engine sensors are subjected to extensive testing in the lab, on actual vehicles and at the end of the line to ensure quality. Camshaft and crankshaft position sensors undergo vibration testing for 48 to 68 hours on multiple planes for durability and are chamber tested from minus 40 °F to 257 °F for accuracy in all conditions. They are then validated on actual vehicles to help optimize the performance of fuel injection and variable valve timing systems. Each sensor is end of line tested for timing, pulse width and signal amplitude. “Standard offers thousands of precision engineered sensors in multiple categories, providing our trusted partners with the industry leading coverage they expect from us,” said John Herc, vice president of vehicle control marketing at SMP. “But we do not just stop at coverage; we design and test our engine sensors specifically for accuracy, speed and durability to keep modern vehicles operating as intended.”
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Automotive Parts Associates (APA) announced that Cereal City Auto Parts of Battle Creek, Michigan, has joined the organization as its newest shareholder.
Owned by Frank Marz and his business partner, Matt Green, Cereal City Auto Parts brings more than two decades of industry experience and a strong commitment to growth, service, and strategic inventory expansion to APA/TruStar. Marz began his career in the automotive aftermarket 24 years ago working in tires at Pep Boys and later joined Cereal City Auto Parts in 2010 as general manager before purchasing the business in 2023. Today, he owns the company and its three locations in partnership with Green and continues to guide its development and expansion.
Joining APA will allow Cereal City Auto Parts to further diversify product offerings, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve inventory availability. Marz said he was particularly interested in the opportunity
link hidden, please login to view provides to expand line acquisition and accelerate access to inventory, as well as the value of the organization’s data analytics resources to support informed business decisions and long-term growth planning. “APA offers the flexibility and insight we were looking for as we continue building the business,” said Marz. “The ability to add lines more efficiently and take advantage of the data analysis tools available through the group made becoming a shareholder a natural next step for us.”
“We’re excited to welcome Cereal City Auto Parts to the
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