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News Association News CAA Roadside Assistance creates Apple Watch app
June 29, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has launched the Apple Watch version of Service Tracker for the CAA app. CAA added Service Tracker to its Apple and Android smartphone apps in Ontario a year ago, allowing members to easily track the…
News Association NewsMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles Steffanie Savine elected president of Automotive Communication Council
June 26, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Steffanie Savine, marketing director and account executive for The Marx Group (TMG), was recently elected president of the Automotive Communication Council (ACC). Savine has been active in ACC for two years and has served on the association’s board since 2014.…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & Service Worldpac opens new regional warehouse
June 25, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Worldpac has opened a new regional branch warehouse in Hauppauge, NY. The facility offers expanded service and delivery options to local independent automotive repair professionals. Worldpac, Inc. 933 Motor Pkwy Hauppauge, NY 11788 www.worldpac.com
News Association News Cardone Industries joins ASA as corporate member
June 25, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced one of its latest corporate members: Cardone Industries. Corporate membership provides an opportunity for companies to expand their relationships with ASA and its leaders in the collision and mechanical repair segment of the…
News Association NewsEvents Design Engineering, Inc. celebrates 20 years
June 24, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) is proud to announce the company’s 20th anniversary. Formed in 1995 by Dale and Nancy Markley, the company continues to expand and thrive under the leadership of their son, David Markley. In the course of the…
News Association NewsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesTraining & Apprenticeship Edmonton female technicians set new record
June 24, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Automotive Parts Distributors (APD) has announced the recent winners of the Highest Overall Achiever for the 1st Year Automotive Technician Apprentice at NAIT. This award recognizes the hard work of the automotive students enrolled in the 1st year NAIT technician program. The selection…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServicePeople & Profiles Bestbuy mourns William Elton
June 23, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
William Elton, or Mr. Bill (as he was fondly known) of Colonial Auto Parts in St. John’s, Newfoundland passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2015. Bill and his older brother Doug worked from a very early age for their…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServicePeople & Profiles Thomas Kane joins R.O. Writer
June 23, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
R.O. Writer, a provider of smart software solutions for automotive repair and tire shops, is pleased to welcome Tom Kane as its national sales director. With nearly 24 years of experience in the industry, Tom has a solid history of increasing…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & Service Uni-Select reorganizes corporate management structure
June 23, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Uni-Select Inc., closed the transaction for the sale of its Automotive USA and Beck/Arnley activities to Icahn Enterprises L.P., and is proceeding to a reorganization of its corporate management activities. This transaction changes the landscape of Uni-Select in North America…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & Service Dayco invests to improve customer service
June 22, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
Dayco announced it will expand its customer service capabilities, implement new supply chain systems and consolidate its United States distribution locations into one, larger distribution center in the Memphis, Tenn., area. “Due to the continued growth in demand for our…
News Association NewsEvents AIA met with Alberta government to discuss priorities and local memberships
June 22, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada members and staff met with government officials in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 15, to discuss priorities impacting its local membership. The meetings held during four separate sessions covered a number of issues such as…
News Association NewsEvents Canada’s connected car companies go on the road
June 19, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
This past week 15 Canadian connected car tech companies hit the road to display the technology they have to offer. The 15 companies travelled to Silicon Valley to showcase the best of Canada’s connected car technology to top automotive manufacturers. The Canadian Connected…