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News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness launch New service provides customers alternative way to source tires
August 13, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
A new service, which bills itself as “the modern approach to car maintenance,” now offers customers an easy way to source tires for their vehicles. A Toronto-based company called BUKL has partnered with Bridgestone to give motorists a wide selection…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness launchJobbers & WDsNew ProductsSupplier News & Announcements Mahle launches new Facebook page
May 24, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Automotive tool and equipment manufacturer Mahle Service Solutions says its new Facebook page gives it the ability to communicate in real-time with its customers. The Facebook page, at www.facebook.com/mahleservicesolutions, was designed to disseminate technical content, product updates, photos, videos, news,…
News Association NewsBusiness launchSupplier News & Announcements MiX program allows senior executives to learn from millennials
May 23, 2019 by
Renee Montague
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) is giving industry veterans an opportunity to learn from the younger generation. Its Modern Industy eXpertise (MiX) council has launched an Executive Partnership Program which uses a ‘reverse mentoring’ model to focus on the perspective…
News Business launchNew ProductsService Advisor and SellingSupplier News & Announcements 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…
News AnnouncementsBusiness launchInternational News 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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness launch 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.
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness launchTraining & Apprenticeship 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,…
News AnnouncementsBusiness launchInternational NewsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements 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.
News Business launchMilestones & AwardsOE newsPeople & Profiles 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…