It’s official: The head of AIA Canada’s board of directors executive committee will be known as ‘chair’ with Shannon Spano taking the helm. The title change will remain in place — new buttons identifying the position denote ‘chair’ instead of…
It was a day chock full of expertise, insights, tips and knowledge at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s National Conference. Held in Toronto near the airport, speakers in the main hall or in breakout sessions gave the latest information…
Shannon Spano, incoming chair of AIA Canada, wants to be a leader for young industry pros, while making the aftermarket more welcoming
Thanks for checking out the enhanced media segment for the March 2023 issue of Jobber News. We bring you more of our conversation between managing editor Adam Malik and Shannon Spano, incoming chair of AIA Canada. As chair, she will…
It was a packed weekend for the Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo 2023, hosted by the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA). In partnership with the Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Texas and Florida Auto Care Alliance groups, the event from March 2-5 saw…
The global automotive right to repair movement calling for a legislated solution now has the backing of Canada. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada joined other national bodies in the fight for right to repair legislation. In an announcement released…
A new partnership between the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business will give AARO members free membership to the CFIB. Members will have access to CFIB offerings, such as business support, savings programs and…
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada announced the appointment of Stuart “Stu” Klein to the newly created position of senior director of collision. He will join the senior leadership team and help AIA Canada’s efforts involving the collision sector of…
Will any of your customers actually balk at an increase in your labour rate? One shop owner coach bets very few — and maybe no one — will. In fact, a number of attendees of a recent webinar reported that…
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada launched a new tool that plots tens of thousands of shop locations across the country. The Auto Care Landscape in Canada tool is an online interactive map that shows locations of more than 25,000…
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its officers for its 2023 board of directors. During the annual ASE board meeting held in Arizona, the following officers were elected: Chair – Homer Hogg, vice president, truck service,…
MEMA announces a new structure and brand that will see three groups come together as one to focus on aftermarket priorities together