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Gain Aftermarket makes contract marketing talent accessible
May 14, 2019 by Renee Montague

Thirty years after they first worked together at Magnum Gaskets, Arnie Fox and Steve Durning have formed a new marketing services firm. The Chicago-based company, Gain Aftermarket, offers contract marketing talent to the automotive industry as a low-cost alternative to hiring a…

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Under new ownership, Johnson Controls to rebrand as Clarios
May 6, 2019 by Renee Montague

After over 130 years in business, Johnson Controls, the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive batteries is being relaunched as Clarios. The rebranding comes six months after being bought by Brookfield Business Partners, an asset manager that focuses on real estate, infrastructure, renewable…

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YourMechanic brings its mobile repair services to Canada
February 21, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Aggressive expansion plans target fleet managers as well as individual car owners.

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New Icahn program launched to aid aspiring technicians
February 20, 2019 by Allan Janssen

U.S.-based automotive parts and service provider Icahn Automotive is encouraging more Americans to pursue viable careers in the skilled trades. In an ambitious response to a growing labour shortage, the owner of Pep Boys, AAMCO, and Precision Tune Auto Care,…

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Tenneco spin-off, DRiV Incorporated, to launch later this year
February 14, 2019 by Allan Janssen

New aftermarket and ride performance company to be based in Greater Chicago Area.

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U.K. car rating site, JudgeService, launches in Canada
January 8, 2019 by Allan Janssen

JudgeService, a leading U.K. automotive customer satisfaction insight and reviews site, has launched its services in Canada. The company has begun offering auto dealers specialized surveys to help boost customer satisfaction, with the ultimate aim of improving stock turnover. The…