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The Young Auto Care Network Group selects two scholarship recipients
July 17, 2019 by Renee Montague

The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) and Import Vehicle Community of the Auto Care Association, have selected Daniel Romero of Continental ContiTech and Jonny Dykstra of Auto-Wares as scholarship recipients to attend the University of the Aftermarket’s 2019-2020 Leadership…

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MiX awards scholarship for the 2019-20 Leadership 2.0 program
July 15, 2019 by Renee Montague

Meagan Moody has received the Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX) scholarship for the University of the Aftermarket’s 2019-2020 Leadership 2.0 program. Leadership 2.0 is post-graduate style leadership and business skills education program designed to promote the development of the next generation…

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AIA Canada appoints Michael Paul to its leadership team
July 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Michael Paul has joined the management team of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA). The industry veteran has been named executive director for Eastern Canada, taking the post previously held by Roger Goudreau who retired last year. In his…

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Conference to celebrate, promote women’s leadership in the aftermarket
July 12, 2019 by Renee Montague

The 2nd annual international conference created for women in the automotive aftermarket is scheduled to take place Aug. 7 and 8 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. The event, hosted by AIA Canada and Women in Auto Care,…

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U.S. aftermarket beats sales forecast by nearly $1 billion
July 8, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The U.S. automotive aftermarket reached total sales of $297 billion in 2018, exceeding the projected growth rate by nearly $1 billion, according to the 2019 Joint Channel Forecast Model, produced by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Auto…

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Brake Manufacturers Council names new chairman
July 4, 2019 by Renee Montague

Mark Phipps, director of engineering Bosch Brake Components, has been elected chairman of executive committee of the Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC). Members cast their votes for the new executive committee at the mid-year meeting\ May 31 to June 1 in…

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Expanding AIA participation is good for everyone
July 4, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Stakeholders at every level have a role to play in the growth, prosperity, and future of the industry.

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Auto Care Association releases latest Factbook
July 3, 2019 by Renee Montague

The value of auto parts, accessories, and auto repair services sold in the U.S. is expected to reach $448 billion by 2022. That’s up $43 billion from the current $405 billion. The rationale for the optimistic growth is detailed in…

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New AASA council rides technology wave
July 3, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Mobility Technology Council aims to connect tech suppliers with the aftermarket

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On The Spot: ETI savours the sound of success
July 2, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Cruz Pedregon’s nitro-fueled Funny Car was a hit at the recent Tool Tech conference, hosted in Charlotte, N.C. by the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI). Pedregon fired up his Funny Car — the only fully-functioning display car of its kind…

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ALI weighs in on hoist accident that injured two Ontario techs
July 1, 2019 by Allan Janssen

In light of a recent court ruling against an Ontario dealership whose workers were injured under a faulty hoist, the Automotive Lift Institute is reminding shops to take safety seriously. ALI president Bob O’Gorman said, lifts should be fully inspected…

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B.C. shop commended in ASA’s “Best Waiting Area” contest
July 1, 2019 by Renee Montague

A Langley B.C. shop is on the honourable mention list in the Automotive Service Association’s “Best Waiting Area” contest. Foreman’s Integra Tire and Auto was commended for demonstrating how even a very limited amount of space can be both inviting and…