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News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementTraining & Apprenticeship ZF intros mobile tech training
August 15, 2017 by
Adam Malik
ZF Aftermarket has launched a mobile technical training platform that brings learning opportunities on-site for hands-on learning. Certified trainers from ZF can travel cross-country and share educational programming that covers new industry trends and technology, the company said in an…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementInternational NewsLegislation Regulations Britain sets deadline to ban diesel, gas cars
July 28, 2017 by
Leonore Schick, The Canadian Press
Britain will ban the sale of new cars and vans using diesel and gasoline starting in 2040 as part of a sweeping plan to tackle air pollution that experts say is feasible, if ambitious. The government announcement follows similar moves…
News Business ManagementInternational NewsLegislation Regulations U.S. scraps border tax proposal
July 28, 2017 by
Kristy Kirkup, The Canadian Press
Canadian officials are praising a U.S. decision to drop a contentious border tax proposal, suggesting its death signals an open-mindedness in the Trump administration on open borders and free trade. Canada is pleased to see the decision, Foreign Affairs Minister…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementInternational NewsJobbers & WDs Aftermarket expects solid growth
July 24, 2017 by
Adam Malik
A study in the United States expects a 3.6 per cent growth in the American aftermarket over the next 36 months. The 2017 Joint Channel Forecast Model produced jointly by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Auto Care…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDs eBay, Amazon redrawing e-retailing lines
July 11, 2017 by
Adam Malik
The boundaries of automotive e-retailing are being re-drawn by the likes of eBay and Amazon, a Frost & Sullivan report has found. Innovative business models involving collaboration with suppliers, network development with installers, service aggregation, engagement of subscription-based services and…
News Business ManagementInternational NewsOE news Tesla loses spot to GM as most valuable carmaker in U.S.
July 10, 2017 by
The Associated Press
After three months as the nation’s most valuable automaker, a bad week in an otherwise stellar year has knocked Tesla from the top perch. Over the first six months of the year, Tesla shares gained more than 50 per cent…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDs Change with the times: New episode of Greenwood’s Garage
July 10, 2017 by
Adam Malik
The aftermarket is changing, but tough economic times are also having an impact. New disciplines must be developed. In his latest episode of Greenwood’s Garage, Bob Greenwood provides advice on taking advantages of the opportunities presented to you, and avoiding…
Video Business Management Ep 6 | Change with the Times
July 10, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Tough economic times in a changing economy mean new disciplines must be developed. There are opportunities everywhere, but how you go about taking advantage of them dictates whether you succeed or fail. It’s up to you. As you watch this…
News Association NewsBusiness ManagementInternational News AIA looking for NAFTA input
June 29, 2017 by
Adam Malik
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada is asking for information from the aftermarket in regards to the North American Free Trade Agreement. The AIA hosted a conference call with Steve Verheul, Canada’s chief trade negotiator for negotiations on NAFTA, on…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDs Most SUVs have unsafe headlights, tests show
June 22, 2017 by
Adam Malik
More than half of the midsize SUVs tested by an insurance industry group were found to have unsafe headlights that did not light up the road far enough or caused glare for oncoming drivers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles Gears Plus is our 2017 Shop of the Year
June 6, 2017 by
Allan Janssen
Six-bay Autopro shop in Prince George is built on the notion that meeting customer needs is the key to repeat business. By Allan Janssen Gears Plus, owned and operated by Jeff and Jen Hoff in Prince George,…
News AnnouncementsBusiness ManagementEventsJobbers & WDs Bumper to Bumper unveils flagship store
June 5, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Bumper to Bumper has unveiled the largest store across its chain in London, Ont. The doors officially open to the public of its flagship store this week and an official grand opening is planned for September, but a select group…