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Car Care Council expands to Canada, Mexico
January 29, 2019 by Adam Malik

New North American group wants more shops be part of “Be Car Care Aware” education campaign

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MEMA joins call to end tariffs
January 28, 2019 by Adam Malik

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association is part of a group of 45 organizations across different business sectors calling for an end to steel and aluminum tariffs from Canada and Mexico that were imposed by the U.S. last year. The…

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Strong turnout for AARO Symposium
January 22, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario gather to discuss a new strategy to secure access to OE information.

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Airtex-ASC expands fuel, water pump coverage
January 21, 2019 by Adam Malik

Almost six million vehicles in operation will be covered by Airtex-ASC’s boost in automotive pump coverage. The new fuel pump a variety of popular vehicles, including the Ford Mustang, Edge and F Series trucks as well as Lincoln, Chevrolet, GMC…

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How much will disruptors cost the aftermarket?
January 16, 2019 by Adam Malik

What will the economic impact of disruption be for the automotive aftermarket? The answers to that question are in the latest report from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada A CASE of Disruption: Economic Impacts to the Canadian Automotive Aftermarket…

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AASA’s Gardner gets promotion
January 15, 2019 by Adam Malik

Long-time aftermarket veteran Chris Gardner has a new position with the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association. The group announced that it has promoted Gardner to be its senior vice president of operations. He was previously the association’s vice president. Gardner, who…

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Spectra’s Best joins AASA board
January 10, 2019 by Adam Malik

Jason Best will be one of four new members of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s board of governors. The aftermarket senior vice president at Boucherville, Que.-based Spectra Premium, will serve a three-year term. He will be joined by Chris Pruitt,…

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AIA launches program for service pros
January 8, 2019 by Adam Malik

A new program has officially kicked off that is designed to give service professionals access to solutions that are critical to their business. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s Automotive Service Associate Program (ASAP) will give access to participants a…

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E-tailing boom on the horizon
December 12, 2018 by Adam Malik

Jobbers that haven’t moved into the electronic retail space better lace up their boots because it’s expected to take off in the next year. The trend of buying aftermarket products online is increasing at a growth rate of three times…

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New AIA report examines the future of labour
December 5, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Reports says our industry will need a “more specialized workforce to deal with such disruptors as hybrid, fuel cell light vehicles, electronic systems, networks, and cellular and digital technologies.”

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Mevotech among new lifetime trustees for UofA Foundation
November 20, 2018 by Adam Malik

AASA establishes fund for retiring MEMA leader as well

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MEMA calls for end to tariffs
November 14, 2018 by Adam Malik

With the announcement of a new free trade deal in North America, the U.S.-based group representing automotive suppliers wants to see the end of steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), which…