The automotive aftermarket is in for at least another year of uncertainty and increased prices, according to an industry observer. A culmination of issues — ranging from lack of shipping containers to rail congestion to changing consumer habits to the…
With 60 people in attendance, representing 17 Mister Transmission stores, Mister Transmission (International) hosted its 1st Annual Classic Car Show & Shine Event and BBQ. Held at its Store Support Centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario, on Aug. 7, there were…
The supply chain is going through some tough times these days and a series of webinars from the supplier association will look at helping to alleviate concerns. A new six-part series from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) starts Aug.…
Goodyear and the International Soap Box Derby are hosting a Mini-Car Championship Race on May 14 as part of Goodyear’s annual STEM Career Day, an outreach event encouraging high school and middle school students to pursue opportunities in various science,…
The ninth annual TalkAuto Canada Conference will now be held virtually, taking place from Nov. 16 through Nov. 20. Hosted by Canadian Black Book and J.D. Power, in lieu of a one-day live conference, this year’s edition, complete with a…
Traditionally presented at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, this year’s NAPA XPO Sale will take place in a virtual form. The event, customized for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, will be held online from Aug. 31 through Oct. 9, 2020.…
In place of its annual Frankfurt show, Automechanika will offer online workshops and networking hosted by a Who’s Who of the industry. The trade show company is offering new digital networking opportunities for everyone who had been looking forward to…
Pronto Smart Choice and Federated Car Care Centers will be participating in a virtual expo Aug. 19-20, culminating in a national meeting on Aug. 21. An invitation-only awards reception will be held on Aug. 18. The Automotive Parts Services Group…
Auto service providers are encouraged to register and submit questions for a joint webinar hosted by AIA Canada and the U.S.-based National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF). The information session on Aug. 19 will discuss securing better aftermarket access to OE…
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will hold its annual Technology Conference Sept. 28 through 30. The virtual gathering will explore the latest developments in aftermarket technology. Designed to keep industry players up to date on the latest trends, the…
The Automotive Training Exposition, twice postponed and moved due to Covid-19, will now go ahead as a virtual conference Aug. 3 to 6. Billed as the west coast’s largest training event, it was originally to have been held in late…
Dan Smith, Founder and President of Capstone Financial, Inc., will share his insights on how the deceleration toward Level 5 autonomous vehicles, the COVID-19 pandemic, and changing business models are impacting development and go-to-market strategies for emerging technology suppliers. His…