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MAHLE said its Montblanc, Spain plant began series production of EV battery cooling plates, targeting up to 15,000 units per week after an investment, with 750 employees. The company cited e-coating for corrosion protection and plans workforce training with local officials. Separate items include board appointments at BorgWarner and Valvoline, a finance promotion at AutoZone, and Dutch Auto Auctions launching a collector-car reverse-auction marketplace.

AutoZone (AZO) is set to report Q4 2026 earnings soon. Analysts expect diluted EPS of $55.08, up from $48.71 a year earlier. For fiscal 2026, EPS is projected at $150.39, rising to $175.62 in fiscal 2027. The stock is down 23% over 52 weeks; after mixed Q3 results on May 26, it fell 9%.

AutoZone shares hit a 52-week low at $2,926.66, down 23.3% over the past year from a $4,388 high, according to Investing.com. The retailer has a $48 billion market cap and a 20.4 P/E, with InvestingPro citing 52% gross margin and profitability. The board authorized an additional $1.5 billion for buybacks.

AutoZone said Grace Sharpley, currently vice president of merchandising pricing and analysis, was promoted to senior vice president of finance effective July 10, 2026. She will join the Executive Committee and report to CFO Jamere Jackson. AutoZone said Sharpley has been with the company for 12 years in finance and audit roles.

Advance Auto Parts (AAP) rose 7%, O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY) gained 8%, and AutoZone (AZO) climbed 4.7% after Investing.com reported Mavis Tire Express Services will buy Pep Boys from Icahn Enterprises (IEP) for about $700 million in cash. The deal adds nearly 800 Pep Boys locations, expanding Mavis to over 4,400 service centers. Closure is expected in coming months.

Cathedral City’s Planning Commission approved AutoZone’s proposed “mega-hub” at Cathedral City Canyon Plaza Shopping Center between Target and Boomers, with conditions including an accessible crossing between AutoZone and Target, synchronized outbound delivery hours, and limits on distributions to other stores. Residents raised noise, traffic, and parking concerns; the city cited noise and traffic studies showing impacts within limits.

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AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) said Grace Sharpley, VP of Merchandising Pricing and Analysis, was promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance, effective July 10, 2026. She will join the Executive Committee and report to CFO Jamere Jackson, according to the company. AutoZone also reported store counts as of May 26, 2026: 7,856 total stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil.

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Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources, reported O’Reilly Automotive may make an all-cash buyout offer for Genuine Parts’ auto parts distribution unit (NAPA). The potential deal could be worth $10B+; no company has commented. The report said an announcement could come by late summer. AutoZone shares fell over 6% on Monday.