There are more potential shortage and supply chain issues coming down for automakers and that could mean more good news for the automotive aftermarket, according to an industry analyst. These days, the chip shortage is getting all the attention. But,…
Organizers of auto shows in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal have called off their events due to the increasing spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and related uncertainty. The Montreal International Auto Show was set to run Jan. 21-30. Toronto’s Canadian…
Finding capable people throughout the entire automotive aftermarket is the biggest change needed, according to executives in the industry. Speaking during the Buyer’s Panel at the AAPEX 2021 Keynote Session, the leaders were asked what was something that they’d like…
BBB Industries once again wins prestigious award
Desperate times call for desperate measures, it seems. Some jobbers these days are getting regular calls from people they may not usually hear from looking for parts to repair customer vehicles, said industry experts. Namely, their competitors and automotive dealerships.…
Electric vehicles pose new dangers to technicians and one mistake could be costly, warned an expert from Mitchell 1. Dealing with EVs is going to be new for everyone. But with all the extra voltage flowing around, Ben Johnson, director…
A new program to empower skilled trades advocates will launch in the summer, announced the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF). The National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Skilled Trades will take place at the next Supporting Women in Trades…
Fill rates have been cut in half thanks to supply chain challenges, according to the head of one of Canada’s largest parts distributors. Speaking virtually during Student Aftermarket Day at Georgian College’s Automotive Business School on Nov. 18, Bestbuy Distributors…
Another major technology player has now seemingly opened up to the concept of ‘right to repair.’ One month after Microsoft announced it would go ahead with plans to allow for the independent repair of its devices, Apple confirmed last week…
The Vancouver International Auto Show is revving up again after two years of being shut down due to COVID-19. Organizers announced that western Canada’s best attended trade and consumer event will mark its return to the Vancouver Convention Centre West…
It was almost just like old times. After two years apart, much of the automotive aftermarket reunited in Las Vegas to take part in AAPEX and the SEMA Show. For many, it was their first trade event since the global…
Stay on top of what’s happening at the biggest automotive aftermarket event of the year. The team from AutoServiceWorld.com, CARS and Jobber News are coming at you live from AAPEX and SEMA all week long. Check back in this space…