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News Association NewsEvent NewsTraining & Apprenticeship Conference to celebrate, promote women’s leadership in the aftermarket
July 12, 2019 by
Renee Montague
The 2nd annual international conference created for women in the automotive aftermarket is scheduled to take place Aug. 7 and 8 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. The event, hosted by AIA Canada and Women in Auto Care,…
News Charity & FundraisingEvent NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Vast members hit the links in support of the kids
July 3, 2019 by
Renee Montague
More than 100 golfers enjoyed the 8th annual Vast Auto golf tournament at Nobleton Lakes Golf Course onJune 26. The golf tournament raised $11,000 for the High Five for Kids charity, bringing the total contributions to over $70,000 over the…
Video Association NewsEvent NewsEventsNews OdditiesVehicle Technology On The Spot: ETI savours the sound of success
July 2, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Cruz Pedregon’s nitro-fueled Funny Car was a hit at the recent Tool Tech conference, hosted in Charlotte, N.C. by the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI). Pedregon fired up his Funny Car — the only fully-functioning display car of its kind…
News Business ManagementEvent NewsSupplier News & AnnouncementsTraining & Apprenticeship Mitchell1 offers product training for owners, managers
June 27, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Mitchell 1 will hold its second Shop Management Workshop Sept. 19-21 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. The workshop is for auto shop management software users who want to learn more advanced capabilities, shortcuts and new features to…
News AnnouncementsEvent NewsSupplier News & Announcements Don’t believe the hype. Young people still value vehicle ownership
June 25, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Auto analyst John McElroy says predictions about the end of personal vehicle ownership are overblown. Speaking at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) conference in Windsor, McElroy said car ownership will continue to be attractive to young people for as…
News Charity & FundraisingEvent NewsNew Products Shop plans a smashing event to raise funds for a good cause
June 24, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Want to raise money for a good cause, but think a car wash is too boring? You could take a page from Dundas shop owner Bruce Eccles’ playbook. He and his team are inviting customers to pay $5 to smash…
News Association NewsEvent NewsVehicle Technology Aftermarket professionals get tech primer, career advice
June 24, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Well-known technology commentator Michael Hainsworth offered his taken on the advent of 5G networks in North America. Speaking at a Young Professionals in the Aftermarket (YPA) event at the Royal Woodbine Golf Club last week, Hainsworth offered a primer on…
News Charity & FundraisingEvent NewsSupplier News & Announcements Mister Transmission golfers raise $15,000 for children and youth
June 22, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Mister Transmission suppliers and franchisees raised over $15,000 for the company’s charitable fund at the 31st annual Mister Transmission Charity Golf Tournament on Friday. Held at King’s Riding Golf Club in King City, Ont., more 80 golfers enjoyed a day on…
News Event NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Uni-Select Ontario hosts customer appreciation event
June 17, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Uni-Select Ontario hosted its 10th annual “Woodbine Night” customer appreciation event at Woodbine Racetrack northwest of Toronto last week. The event, normally held in May, was held in a new building with about 700 people in attendance to enjoy a…
News Event NewsInternational NewsMilestones & AwardsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Mann+Hummel awarded Supplier of the Year for a 24th time
June 12, 2019 by
Renee Montague
For the 24th time, German component and technology provider Mann+Hummel has been named a supplier of the year to General Motors during the carmaker’s 27th annual ‘Supplier of the Year’ awards ceremony in Detroit. Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice president, global…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsTraining & Apprenticeship SkillsCanada winners to compete in Russia
June 11, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Approximately 7,500 secondary and post-secondary students visited the 25th Skills Canada National Competition at the Halifax Exhibition Centre May 28 – 29 to compete and awarded medals in 44 skill areas representing six skilled trade and technology sectors. Post-secondary winners…
News Event NewsLegislation RegulationsSupplier News & Announcements AASA to open dialogue on intellectual property
June 5, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Automotive aftermarket brand leaders are invited to attend what is being billed as the industry’s first intellectual property forum on Aug. 15. Organized by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), it will be held in Dearborn, Mich., at the Ford…