Hawk Frame & Axle was founded by Jerry Relyea in 1962 in a fairly small shop at 77 O’Connor Rd. Over the years, as business increased, the physical footprint grew through four different expansions along O'Connor Road.
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Delta Sonic continuing Victor expansion plans with purchase of motel property 
The company has been planning the construction of a Delta Sonic that will include a 10,257-square-foot car wash, 13,914-square-foot detailing building and 13,164-square-foot indoor vacuum building since last year.
Read More »Rochester launches electric carsharing program 
The city of Rochester has launched Flower City Carshare, aka FloShare, an electric vehicle rental service operated by Mobility Development Operation.
Read More »Range, where to charge still top concerns for potential electric car buyers 
A quarter of Americans surveyed by AAA say a fully electric vehicle would likely be their next automobile purchase, but mileage range and accessibility to charging remain drawbacks.
Read More »Meyer’s RV Superstores opens new Farmington location 
Meyer’s RV Superstores has opened its newest location, with the facility in Farmington becoming the ninth for the still-growing company.
Read More »New Tesla facility coming to Henrietta 
When the going-out-of-business sale ends at York Furniture Gallery, construction will begin to convert the home furnishings store on West Henrietta Road into a Tesla service, education and vehicle display center.
Read More »O’Connor Chevrolet dealership sold to West Herr 
West Herr Automotive Group has added yet another Rochester location to its stable of dealerships. West Herr on Wednesday finalized the purchase of O'Connor Chevrolet at 3850 W. Henrietta Rd. and will be open for business under the new flag on Saturday.
Read More »New York gas tax holiday begins 
Motorists should start receiving relief at the gas pump as of Wednesday. New York State's sales and excise tax suspension will save drivers 16 cents a gallon while Monroe County has capped its tax at 8 cents a gallon. That means drivers will save around 26 or 27 cents per gallon.
Read More »West Herr buys Canandaigua Honda dealership 
West Herr Automotive Group has added a ninth deal in the greater Rochester area with the purchase of Victory Honda in Canandaigua. Located at 2311 Rochester Rd. (state Route 332) — a half-mile from West Herr Toyota of Canandaigua — ...
Read More »Monro selling wholesale tire distribution business 
Monro, Inc. has sold its wholesale tire distribution assets, which operate as Tires Now, for $105 million in cash to American Tire Distributors (ATD). ATD will pay Monro $65 million at closing, with the balance of $40 million paid quarterly ...
Read More »Monro reports net earnings of $8.6 million for quarter as sales rise 
Monro, Inc. today reported net earnings of $8.6 million for the fiscal fourth quarter as sales rose 7.4 percent for the automotive undercar repair retailer. Total sales increased by $22.5 million to $328 million. But gross margin decreased 320 basis ...
Read More »Hyzon reports first-quarter loss, manufacturing milestone 
Hyzon Motors Inc. reported a first-quarter net loss attributable to the Honeoye Falls-based company of $8.5 million on revenue of $356,000 and operating expenses of $27.1 million. The first-quarter financial report showed a net loss of .03 per share for ...
Read More »Auto shops swamped as customers choose repair over replacement 
It was mid-morning on a Thursday in late January when a car pulled into the parking lot at Tydings Automotive on East Ridge Road in Irondequoit. The man needed what he hoped would be a quick repair. Then scheduling shock ...
Read More »Hahn closes on acquisition of New Hampshire-based firm 
Hahn Automotive Warehouse Inc. has acquired the assets of Carparts Distribution Center Inc.
Read More »Hahn Automotive Warehouse acquires New Hampshire-based firm 
Hahn Automotive Warehouse Inc. is acquiring New Hampshire-based Carparts Distribution Center Inc., in a move that expands the local firm’s commitment to growth and customer service in the New England market. The deal is expected to close by year-end. Terms were ...
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