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News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Epicor promo giving away scan tools
December 8, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Until the end of May, Epicor is giving away scan tools to shops that use its software. Every time a replacement part if ordered and completed through Epicor’s Integrated Service Estimator, an entry will be placed for the monthly draw…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Philips fights back against fake bulbs
December 7, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Is it real? Check the seal. That’s the message Lumileds is pushing in its battle against counterfeit headlight bulbs. The company, which sells automotive lighting under the Philips brand name, has launched a new campaign to combat fraudulent Xenon HID…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Continental launches new belts
December 6, 2017 by
Adam Malik
The North American market will be getting new belts from Continental in 2018. The company announced the launch of a new straight-ribbed multi v-belt, the Original Equipment Technology Series. It will fit 98 per cent of vehicles in operation today…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsJobbers & WDsPeople & Profiles Vast-Auto’s Cifelli now AWDA’s vice chairman
December 5, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Mauro Cifelli has been named vice chairman of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association as part of recent changes to the group’s leadership. The vice president of sales and marketing at Montreal-based Vast-Auto Distribution previously served as the group’s secretary and…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Stant’s new valve targets plug-ins
December 4, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Stant introduced its new fuel management isolation valve, designed as a solution for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles’ pressurized fuel system isolation. The announcement was made at the Tank Tech conference in Munich, Germany recently. John Long, Stant’s global director of…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Spectra expands to Europe with product release
November 30, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Quebec-based Spectra Premium has expanded its reach as the company announced that it has published its first new product release geared to the European, Middle Eastern and African markets. The release puts almost 1,300 cooling system, engine management and fuel…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceCharity & FundraisingJobbers & WDs NAPA to sponsor Operation Red Nose
November 29, 2017 by
Adam Malik
UAP announced that NAPA Auto Parts will be sponsoring this year’s Operation Red Nose campaign in Montreal. Operation Red Nose is a road safety campaign against impaired driving by offering options for motorists to leave their car behind and consider…
News AnnouncementsCharity & FundraisingJobbers & WDs Ideal Supply brings holiday cheer to SickKids
November 28, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Customers of the auto parts distributor went above and beyond to deliver gifts for children and their families who won’t be home for Christmas
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsEventsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements AIA celebrates 75 years with gala in nation’s capital
November 28, 2017 by
Adam Malik
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada officially celebrated its milestone anniversary recently. The group and more than 300 of its members gathered on Nov. 24 at the Westin Ottawa hotel to celebrate 75 years of the AIA, which started out…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMarket Research & Statistics Winter tires in demand, but still room to grow sales
November 27, 2017 by
Adam Malik
The message of the benefits of equipping vehicles with winter tires seems to be getting through. The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada released its latest report that shows winter tires are on more than half of vehicles across the…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Milwaukee adds One-Key to impact wrenches
November 24, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Milwaukee Tool announced the addition of its One-Key feature to its M18 Fuel High Torque Impact Wrenches. One-Key is a digital platform for Milwaukee tools and equipment. The cloud-based program allows control and access to information to customize, track and…
News Association NewsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsSupplier News & Announcements Suppliers expect negative impact from EVs
November 24, 2017 by
Adam Malik
AASA survey finds that the next 10 years will be difficult for suppliers, but many are preparing to respond to the upcoming reality