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Wakefield creates new sales divisions
December 6, 2018 by Adam Malik

Wakefield Canada has announced the creation of two new and separate sales divisions. The Canadian manufacturer and distributor of Castrol will have Shannon Spano will lead the consumer sales division, while Hasan Zobairi will oversee commercial and industrial sales. The…

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EYE SPY: At loose ends!
December 6, 2018 by Allan Janssen

A customer brought a 2004 Sante Fe to Midas Bayfield in Barrie, Ont. recently for a pre-purchase inspection. Manager Jason Hurdle said it didn’t take the technicians long to discover the vehicle wasn’t worth the purchase price. “We explained that…

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New oil from Shell Lubricants
December 3, 2018 by Adam Malik

A new full synthetic engine oil for pickup trucks and SUVs has been introduced by Shell Lubricants. Shell Rotella Gas Truck oil is designed for protecting towing and hauling vehicles and comes in three viscosity grades: 0W-20, 5W-20 and 5W-30…

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Students get glimpse of aftermarket
November 30, 2018 by Adam Malik

The next generation of automotive aftermarket employees got a glimpse into the world of the industry at Student Aftermarket Day, hosted by the Automotive Industries of Canada and the Aftermarket Business School at Georgian College in Barrie, Ont. Students got…

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Dynomax releases stainless steel muffler kit
November 30, 2018 by Adam Malik

Jeep enthusiasts can now get a new stainless steel muffler elimination kit from DynoMax Performance Exhaust. It allows for high ground clearance – ideal for lifted Jeep Wrangler JLs. The new muffler elimination pipe helps to provide unrestricted exhaust flow…

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New short-arm kits from Rancho
November 29, 2018 by Adam Malik

Rancho has announced the release of two new off-road specific, precision engineered Rancho Crawler short-arm suspension systems for the Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited Rubicon and Unlimited non-Rubicon models. The new short-arm 3.5-in. suspension system for Wrangler JL Unlimited Rubicons (Part…

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Nearly 800 new parts added by AP Emissions
November 28, 2018 by Adam Malik

AP Emissions has expanded its exhaust and catalytic converter program to the tune of 765 new SKUs since the beginning of the year. The new additions boost application coverage by more than 50 million vehicles. Andy McIntosh, president of AP…

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Charting the path forward: New episode of Greenwood’s Garage
November 27, 2018 by Adam Malik

Doing things the old-fashioned way doesn’t work when today’s vehicles look nothing like they did just a few years ago. That means creating a plan that allows your business to diversify. “Diversification can provide stability to the volume of business…

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Raybestos realigns product offerings
November 27, 2018 by Adam Malik

Raybestos said they listened they listened to their customer when realigning its products into three distinct lines. The new categories – Element3, R-Line and Specialty – give straightforward and easier to manage inventory, fewer comebacks thanks to clear product families…

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S2 Ep 10 | The Path Forward
November 26, 2018 by Adam Malik

How do you get your business on track and move forward with the changing times? Diversify your operations. Create a plan to serve your customers. Have a strong payment policy. Bob Greenwood explains how to get there in the latest…

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Delphi expands portfolio
November 21, 2018 by Adam Malik

Delphi Technologies Aftermarket unveiled expansions to its North American product portfolio. The company will be bringing in broader options in fuel handling, planning to reach a full-line steering and suspension offerings by 2020 and introducing a more comprehensive suite of…

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Nation’s doctors slam move to require doctor’s note for minor illnesses
November 21, 2018 by Adam Burns, The Canadian Press

A national doctors’ group is raising concerns about the Ontario government’s move to allow employers to require workers to provide a doctor’s note to explain even minor illnesses, such as the common cold. Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Gigi Osler…