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Industry gathers to discuss future technologies
September 18, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers hosted the Sixth Annual Technology & Telematics Forum on Sept. 12 in Troy, Mich. The forum consisted of several segmented discussions focused on new vehicle technologies, data access and…

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Registration opens for MACS 2020
September 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Registration is now open for the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) 40th anniversary training event and trade show. The MACS ACcess show will be held Feb. 19-22, 2020 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. Attendees…

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Global Brake Safety Council seeks nominations for key position
September 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Scott Lambert’s term as chairman of the Global Brake Safety Council (GBSC) ends at the end of this week. Nominations are now being accepted to fill the position. “Scott has set the course for the GBSC to be a true…

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CAF to spearhead national strategy for women in trades
September 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) says it will develop a National Strategy for Women in Trades by 2020. The forum has announced that a task force of its members from across the country will oversee the development of a strategy,…

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CIAA to participate in AIA’s ASP associate program
September 9, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Members of the Canadian Independent Automotive Association (CIAA) have joined AIA Canada’s Automotive Service Associate Program (ASAP). ASAP was designed to give automotive service shops in Canada access to a range of products and services, including network and training opportunities…

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AIA Ontario division raises $15,000 for High Fives For Kids
September 9, 2019 by Allan Janssen

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Forensics investigator joins Global Brake Safety Council
September 6, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Brian F. Chase, the lead forensics investigator and expert witness in the Oct. 2018 New York limousine crash, has joined the Global Brake Safety Council. The case he is still involved in, the New York limo crash, was the deadliest vehicle…

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2019 SEMA show app now available for download
September 4, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The official 2019 SEMA Show Mobile App is now available for download at www.semashow.com/app. The free app gives attendees access to a comprehensive list of all exhibiting companies, seminars, events and more so users can create a personalized plan and…

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Sunday Monks adds another $2,000 donation to High Five for Kids
September 3, 2019 by Allan Janssen

This year’s Sunday Monks golf tournament, held Aug. 11 at the Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey, B.C., raised $2,000 for the High Five for Kids Foundation. Sunday Monks is an annual tradition, held the day before the Lordco…

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New AASA boss to take an international approach
August 28, 2019 by Allan Janssen

New president and COO Paul McCarthy anticipates more collaboration between global aftermarket players.

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Calling all role models
August 23, 2019 by Renee Montague

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) is looking for established aftermarketers to serve as roles models for young people who might be interested in an automotive career. Working with Let’s Talk Science, AIA Canada has put out a call…

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Women’s Leadership Conference tackles industry issues
August 20, 2019 by Melissa Summerfield

By Melissa Summerfield More than 200 women from across North America converged on Detroit for a Women’s Leadership Conference offering two days of learning, networking, and career development. A combination of general and breakout sessions gave attendees the opportunity to…