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MEMA president to retire
September 24, 2018 by Adam Malik

Steve Handschuh will retire at the end of this year. The board of directors of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association announced that its president and chief executive officer will call it career on Dec. 31. Their announcement cited health…

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OMVIC chief touring Ontario to meet with dealerships
September 21, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The head of Ontario’s automotive regulating group is going on the road to meet industry players, share idea, and answer questions. John Carmichael, CEO and registrar for the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) and a few of his key…

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AARO elects new board of directors
September 21, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) has welcomed three new members to its board of directors. Darryl Croft of OK Tire and Auto Services in Etobicoke, Mark Lemay of Auto Aide Technical Services in Barrie, and Jamal Mumin of…

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Alberta tech named Canada’s best by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
September 20, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Richard Kloiber of Tools in Motion Auto Service in Airdrie, Alta. was one of four big winners in the an annual technician competition organized by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. He was named the Auto Value Technician of the Year for…

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Tire dealers seek clarity on TPMS
September 20, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Tire Dealers Association of Canada wants to know if sensors are required year-round on cars that have TPMS systems.

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CIAA announces new training class for Alberta
September 19, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The Canadian Independent Automotive Association (CIAA) has introduced new training opportunities for auto repair shops. The training, to be delivered by RMP Training, is available to CIAA members at a discounted rate. The RPM Shop Jumpstarter Course is designed to…

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Scott Stone joins Bestbuy
September 18, 2018 by Adam Malik

Scott Stone has joined Bestbuy Distributors. The aftermarket veteran, most recently an executive with Mevotech, is the company’s new vice president, purchasing. The announcement was made at Bestbuy’s annual Buy & Sell meeting, which is being held in St. John’s…

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Registration now open for MACS 2019
September 13, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) will host the 2019 edition of its annual training event and trade show at the Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, Calif. The theme for the three-day event will be “A/Ccess” offering attendees better access to *…

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AIA VP to head the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum
September 12, 2018 by Allan Janssen

After four years with the Automotive Industries Association of Canada, France Daviault is leaving to head up the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF). Daviault will start as CAF’s new executive director on Oct. 1. She will replace outgoing CAF executive director…

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Webinar to discuss advanced technology and apprenticeships
September 12, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) will host an “Apprentice Perspective” webinar about The Impact of Digital Technologies, Automation, and Technological Change. The live event at 1 p.m. EDT on Sept. 24 will feature findings from the latest Apprentices in Canada…

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Tire dealers to discuss new Ontario regs at convention this week
September 11, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Ontario’s new scrap tire regulations, coming into effect Jan. 1st 2019, will come under the microscope at the Tire Dealers Association Canada’s National Convention and Trade Show in Mississauga, Ont. this week. TDAC executive director Bob Bignell says a presentation…

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AIA Ontario golf day raises more money for High Fives
September 7, 2018 by Adam Malik

High Fives for Kids was the big winner of the day at the Ontario division of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s annual golf tournament. Another $15,000 was raised for the foundation, thanks to 136 golfers who came out for…