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News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceTraining & Apprenticeship Upcoming tech webinar on hybrid transmission
November 29, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Service technicians wanting to learn about hybrid transmission technology can take part in a webinar Nov. 30. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET entitled “Hybrid Transmission Technologies.”…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDs Vast-Auto acquires CAPS
November 26, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Canadian Auto Parts Suppliers (CAPS) is being acquired by Vast-Auto Distribution. CAPS has served the Ottawa community as an auto parts wholesaler and retailer for the last 22 years. It was founded by Charles “Chuck” Berthiaume. The deal is expected…
News AnnouncementsBusiness expansionBusiness ManagementSupplier News & Announcements BBB announces flurry of acquisitions, new division
November 23, 2021 by
Adam Malik
BBB Industries announced recently that it has acquired a number of new companies and expanded its business. On Nov. 9, BBB announced the acquisitions of certain assets from Undercar Express LLC (UCX) and Undercar Express Export Company (UCX Express). The…
News AnnouncementsBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMilestones & Awards The Unified Parts Group: The 2021 Jobber of the Year
November 17, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The Unified Parts Group owned by Mark Krasicki in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan has been named the 2021 Jobber of the Year. The award is presented annually by Jobber News to a Canadian jobber that has shown leadership, growth, success and…
News AnnouncementsBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements ERI opens new DC on east coast
November 17, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The ERI Group announced that it has expanded. It has opened up a new Independent Parts Warehousing Inc. distribution centre in New Brunswick. The location of their newest IPW distribution centre is at 300 Baig Boulevard., Suite C-4, in Moncton.…
News AnnouncementsBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsPeople & Profiles New face for Uni-Select’s Canadian team
November 12, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Scott Tucker has been named general manager of the paint, body and equipment (PBE) group for Uni-Select’s Canadian Automotive Group. Emilie Gaudet, president and chief operating officer of the Canadian Automotive Group, made the announcement Nov. 11. “Scott has a…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New name for The Parts Alliance
November 12, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The Parts Alliance has rebranded to GSF Car Parts, Uni-Select announced this week. The business unit operates in the United Kingdom and Ireland and all 170 stores will be brought under the single company name. The business has traded locally…
News AnnouncementsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements NTN makes changes to aftermarket team
November 1, 2021 by
Adam Malik
NTN Bearing Corporation of America has realigned its automotive aftermarket business unit management team as of the new year. Kevin Judge will transition to the role of brand ambassador for NTN’s automotive aftermarket unit as of Jan. 1. He is…
News AnnouncementsBusiness Management It’s time to update your November wallpaper calendar
November 1, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Turnkey Media Solutions — publisher of CARS magazine and Jobber News — is making exclusive auto-related wallpaper calendars available for free download. A new image will be available at the beginning of each month. Stop missing appointments! Get your Turnkey…
News AnnouncementsEconomy and PoliticsElectric VehiclesVehicle Technology Move EV stations coming in Ottawa
October 27, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Hydro Ottawa is providing funding to eligible applicants for electric vehicle charging stations in Ottawa. The funding initiative will cover up to 50 per cent of project costs for the purchase and installation of EV charging stations. Eligible locations are:…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Mercedes intros mixed reality for techs
October 26, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Technicians working at Mercedes Benz Canada will be able to train with mixed reality technology. The company announced the deployment of the technology for tech training, which it says will lead to faster and more precise vehicle servicing for its…
News AnnouncementsBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Mahle extends partnership with TecAlliance
October 25, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Mahle Aftermarket will continue to work with TecAlliance on the development of its electronic catalogue. The system is based on the TecDoc White Label Catalogue Solution. It supports two international standards. The catalogue gives customers access to Mahle’s parts portfolio…