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ACDelco IHRA Canadian Nationals, July 25-27, 2003
June 1, 2003 by CARS Magazine

Get your race tickets and reserve a spot for the old motorhome, ’cause the 2nd annual ACDelco IHRA Canadian Nationals is coming to town! The International Hot Rod Association tour will once again make…

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Delco Buys Delphi Alternator Assets
June 1, 2003 by CARS Magazine

Delco Remy International, Inc. (DRI), has announced the completion of agreements with various subsidiaries of Delphi Corp. for the acquisition of assets and the licensing of intellectual property util…

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Chrysler Group Announces Decision Not to Build Proposed Windsor Manufacturing Facility
June 1, 2003 by CARS Magazine

After months of analysis, Chrysler Group President and Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche has announced that a proposed new manufacturing facility, incorporating innovative supplier initiatives fo…

Bob Greenwood
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E. K. Williams adds third day to two day business course format
June 1, 2003 by CARS Magazine

Bob Greenwood, President & CEO of E. K. Williams & Co. (Ontario) Ltd. has announced a major course structure change, coupled with substantial “added value”, to its division, the E. K. Williams Managem…

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Tahoe CKP Breaks Starter
June 1, 2003 by Rich Diegle

“Sometimes there’s a more complicated reason why a starter-housing will break and the flywheel ring gear teeth get ground off,” I said convincingly, switching the phone receiver to my other ear. “But …

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ACDelco Announces Technician of the Millennium Phase 2 Competitions
June 1, 2003 by CARS Magazine

ACDelco had announced that the next phase of the ACDelco Technician of the Millennium competitions is taking place this summer. Thirty technicians from across Canada will face-off in a practical, hand…

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GM to Offer Cylinder Deactivation on Some 2005 SUV Models
June 1, 2003 by CARS Magazine

GM has revealed that the 2005 GMC Envoy XL, Envoy XUV and Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT SUVs will be the first vehicles to offer the company’s new “displacement on demand” technology. The statement, repor…

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Earn a Lot More Money this Year by Increasing Your Employee Satisfaction Levels
June 1, 2003 by Gordon Cameron and Ken Keis

A study conducted by Harvard Business Review identified the growth of the service profit chain. They divided this chain into seven simple components that form a continuous circle.These components have…

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On The Move
June 1, 2003 by CARS Magazine

Pentair Canada has announced new representation for their automotive customers, effective immediately.Pentair’s representative in Ontario is Automarket Sales Group:PhoneFax e-mail Rob Grinton519-7…

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AIA Convention: AIA Elects New Chairman and Board of Directors
May 30, 2003 by Auto Service World

Members of the Automotive Industries Association attending its 2003 Annual General Meeting, being held as part of the AIA Convention in Charlottetown, elected a new slate of Directors proposed by the Nominating Committee, Chaired by AIA Past Chair, Peter Tekker.

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AIA Convention: Pat Gorman and Ted Reevey Honoured with AIA Distinguished Service Award
May 30, 2003 by Auto Service World

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has named Edward (Ted) Reevey (Autotec Inc.) and Patrick (Pat) Gorman (Pat’s Auto Supply) are the 2003 recipients of the prestigious AIA Distinguished Service Award. Both men were chosen as recipients of the AIA

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AIA Convention: No Agreement On Future Path
May 30, 2003 by Auto Service World

WD Panel Airs Conflicting Views A panel of warehouse distribution executives failed to reach agreement on whether the aftermarket is facing a crisis, or just an evolution; on whether serious action must be taken to address issues, or whether everything