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ZEV registrations continue upward trend
June 2, 2023 by Adam Malik

Year-over-year data tells one story while quarter-by-quarter numbers point to a shifting trend

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R2R bill tabled in Quebec
June 1, 2023 by Adam Malik

A new right to repair bill tabled in Quebec would make it the first province and one of a few jurisdictions in North America that protects the consumer’s right to choose where to have their vehicle repaired. If passed, Bill…

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Frisby Tire acquired by Kal Tire
June 1, 2023 by Adam Malik

Kal Tire announced it has acquired Ottawa’s Frisby Tire, one of the oldest independently-owned tire dealers in Canada. The deal closed on May 27. Kal Tire will operate Frisby Tire’s five retail and commercial stores. Kal Tire’s subsidiary, Total Tire…

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Ford to use Tesla’s EV charging network
June 1, 2023 by Adam Malik

Ford and Tesla have agreed on a partnership that will see the Detroit-based automaker adopt Tesla chargers on its electric vehicles, making them accessible to Tesla’s network. It’s a move that surprised many industry analysts who have noted Tesla’s preference…

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Signs of a failing alternator and how to diagnose
June 1, 2023 by Steve Montano

As you know, the alternator plays a big part in the car’s overall performance. That’s why your customers will want to take care of a failing alternator before it leaves them in an unwanted situation. As an automotive service professional,…

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Why the aftermarket can’t keep ignoring Millennial expectations
May 31, 2023 by Adam Malik

Years ago, the taxi industry in Toronto thought they would be insulated from Uber thanks to their complex medallion system and legacy way of doing business. Well, riders kept choosing Uber and the taxi industry — in Toronto and elsewhere…

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Analysis: The future of vehicle maintenance
May 31, 2023 by Hector West

A look ahead at the service industry in the age of electric and autonomous vehicles

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Cheapest or best value: What’s the difference?
May 30, 2023 by Adam Malik

When the customer who wants to haggle walks in the door, shops have a choice to make: Give in and devalue your offerings or stand firm on how you value your business

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EV World: It’s all about safety
May 30, 2023 by Mike Bailey

You’ve probably heard about the safety concerns when working with EVs. Here’s a deeper dive into why and how to maintain safety in your shop

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Quebec track wins Advance Auto Parts prize
May 29, 2023 by Adam Malik

Autodrome Granby won a US$50,000 grand prize from Advance Auto Parts. The race track in Granby, Quebec, was named the winner of this year’s Advance My Track Challenge It won this year’s challenge by securing the most votes among five…

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New product manager at KYB
May 29, 2023 by Adam Malik

KYB Americas announced Guna Sathyamurthy has been promoted to product manager for the U.S. and Canada. Sathyamurthy has been with KYB since coming out of college with a degree in economics from Butler University and mechanical engineering from Indiana University/Purdue…

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Mevotech releases new chassis, control arm and wheel end solutions
May 29, 2023 by Adam Malik

Mevotech announced it added 173 new part numbers to its extensive catalogue with new chassis, control arm and wheel end solutions. This latest release includes first-to-market TTX and Supreme parts for applications up to model year 2023. These give professional…