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MEMA congratulates signatories to new USMCA deal
December 13, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has congratulated signatories to an updated North American trade deal. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was formally announced by Canadian trade representative Chrystia Freelanda, and her American and Mexican counterparts in Mexico City. It replaces…

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Winning websites reveal marketing tips for 2020
December 12, 2019 by Jacob Stoller

Repair shop websites are built on a variety of successful marketing strategies.

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FCC to vote on expanding use of 5.9GHz spectrum
December 4, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced it will vote on Dec. 12 on a proposal to split the 5.9 GHz spectrum between automotive safety use and Wi-Fi use. FCC chairman Ajit Pai said a lot of people are wondering…

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ALI celebrates 75 years with formal resolution
November 29, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) will celebrate 75 years as the lift industry safety watchdog in 2020. The ALI board of directors adopted a resolution recognizing the milestone at its annual meeting Nov. 3, pledging that the organization will continue…

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Registration open for 2020 Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo
November 25, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Midwest Auto Care Alliance has opened registration for the Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo in Kansas City, Kansas. The event will be held March 5-8 at Overland Park Convention Center, featuring over 100 educational sessions featuring leading business management…

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Following the MAP: How pricing policies could enhance product value
November 25, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Pricing policies might just be the solution to a margin-challenged supply chain.

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What’s in your cart? New AIA report looks at online buying
November 20, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The sixth report in the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s Consumer Behaviour Series concludes that automotive e-tailing is poised for significant growth. The new report, entitled ‘What’s in Your Online Cart? A Study of Automotive E-tailing in Canada’ examines new…

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Auto Parts Headquarters CEO named leader of the year
November 19, 2019 by Allan Janssen

John Bartlett, executive chairman and CEO at Automotive Parts Headquarters, has been named the 2019 Automotive Leader of the Year. The award is perceived as the industry’s highest honour. “I am extremely honored and humbled by this award,” Bartlett said.…

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Winter tire use rising dramatically: study
November 18, 2019 by Allan Janssen

A new survey shows that winter tire use in Canada has risen sharply over the past five years, but driver education about safety benefits remains essential to wintertime road safety. The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada’s 2019 Canadian Consumer…

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Ontario colleges to increase partnerships with private trainers
November 15, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Ontario government says its new policy on college partnerships will strengthen the province’s workforce. The policy, which expands partnership agreements between Ontario’s colleges and private trainers, is designed to produce a more highly qualified workforce, Ontario’s colleges said today.…

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Sales of auto accessories booming, new SEMA study says
November 13, 2019 by Allan Janssen

SEMA’s new Retail Landscape Report shows that most automotive specialty-equipment retailers are doing well

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Custom Automotive Networks names incoming chairman
November 7, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Cary Redman, vice president of brand sales for Edelbrock, has been elected to be the next chairman of the Custom Automotive Network (formerly Performance Warehouse Association). He will begin his term in January. CAN president Tracie Nunez said 2019 was…