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Feature Association News AIA Report offers insight into Consumer Behaviour
May 25, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
By Allan Janssen A new AIA study suggests a strong and ongoing focus on customer loyalty will not only help automotive businesses survive, but will allow them to thrive in an increasingly competitive field. “At Your Service” is the…
News Association NewsLead StoryLegislation Regulations New report finds driver confusion about vehicle data
May 20, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
AIA Canada believes there needs to be more discussion about who owns vehicle data, how it’s used, and whether governments need to get involved.
Feature Association News New AIA chairman to focus on communication
May 18, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
By Allan Janssen There has never been a greater need for communication between an association and its members. And it comes at a time when there are more ways of communicating than ever before. The incoming chairman of the…
News Association NewsLead StoryPeople & Profiles New AIA chairman to focus on improving communication
May 18, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Susan Hitchon says she wants to hear from more members… even if that means getting cornered at an industry event!
News Association NewsCommentaryPeople & Profiles Commentary: This was NOT a gender vote
May 18, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
If you’re not used to the term ‘Madame Chairman’ being thrown around at AIA meetings, you’re in for a treat. We’ll hear those words an awful lot over the next year, as Susan Hitchon takes her place in the lead…
News Association NewsLead StoryPeople & Profiles Dorman manager named Canadian aftermarket’s young leader of the year
May 15, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Derek Suen, manager of new product development at Dorman Products has been named the Young Leader of the Year. Suen was acknowledged during the annual general meeting of the Automotive Industries Associaton of Canada (AIA). The AIA’s Young Professionals…
News Association NewsCovid-19Economy and Politics AIA survey reveals depth of coronavirus impact
May 14, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The vast majority of aftermarket businesses in Canada have suffered business disruption as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey conducted by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. Fully 94% of respondents to the survey reported some…
News Association NewsEconomy and Politics AASA launches new service for laid-off aftermarketers
May 8, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has introduced a new membership category, designed to aid those who have been laid off during the current pandemic. “The Networking Member category is designed for those in our industry who are transitioning between…
News Association NewsEventsLead Story AAPEX to go ahead as planned, organizers say
May 8, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Situation is “still fluid” but organizers remain optimistic that AAPEX will be held Nov. 3-5 as has been planned.
News Association NewsCovid-19 TIA creates coronavirus resources page
May 6, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has added a coronavirus, COVID-19, resources page to the association’s website for use by the automotive aftermarket as it navigates the impact of the health pandemic. “TIA created this resources page in response to the…
News Association NewsLead Story AIA elects new chairman in historic on-line vote
April 30, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Susan Hitchon takes the helm of the association’s executive committee during a crisis that has changed the face of retailing and left many businesses on the edge
News Association NewsCovid-19Lead StoryPodcast ASW Conversations: J.F. Champagne on quantifying Covid-19’s impact
April 29, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Auto Service World · 006 J.F. Champagne on quantifying the impact of Covid-19 J. F. Champagne, president of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada, needs your help taking the measure of the aftermarket, some six weeks into the…