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News Business ManagementJobbers & WDsLegislation Regulations Tax changes could impact auto businesses
September 10, 2017 by
Allan Janssen
Government efforts to ‘close loopholes’ for private corporations could impact small business too.
News Charity & FundraisingEventsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements AIA Ontario golfers raise $10K for kids
September 8, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Despite some weather that had participants drying off at the end of the day, members of the automotive aftermarket turned out to raise $10,000 at the AIA Ontario Division Golf Tournament. Money raised will go to the High Five for…
News Auto Repair & ServiceContests and SweepstakesJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Alliance puts Corvette, cash up for grabs
September 7, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Technicians from across North America will have the chance to win big as part of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Kentucky Horsepower Corvette Giveaway sweepstakes. The sweepstakes runs until the end of November with 50 winners heading down to Louisville…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Combo kit for light, commercial diagnostics
August 31, 2017 by
Adam Malik
A new diagnostic service kit from Mahle will help shops with diagnosing and repairing light and commercial vehicles. The TechPro Diagnostic Systems VDS Combo Kit can be used for mixed fleets and municipalities with a variety of vehicle sizes. The…
News Jobbers & WDsPeople & Profiles Nominations open for Counterperson of the Year
August 29, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Do you know a hard-working, helpful and efficient counterperson? Nominate them for the 2017 Jobber News Counterperson of the Year Award. The award recognizes the best of front line frontline auto parts employees in the Canadian automotive aftermarket. Anyone can…
News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsPeople & Profiles APA taps Squires as new chairman
August 21, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Douglas Squires has been picked to lead the Automotive Parts Associates. Its board of directors made the election of Squires to be its chairman on Aug. 15. Squires is president and chief executive officer of Colonial Auto Parts/A.P.M. Limited on…
News Jobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Continental launches new rewards program for Canadians
August 2, 2017 by
Allan Janssen
New Elite RPM Club was designed specifically for Canadian repair technicians, and distributor counterpersons.
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsEventsJobbers & WDs NACE Automechanika wraps up busy week
August 1, 2017 by
Adam Malik
The NACE Automechanika trade fair was held in Chicago from July 26-29, complete with an exhibition and many training sessions. Held at McCormick Place West near the shores of Lake Michigan, thousands of attendees took to the show floor and…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Delphi expands reach, adds new parts
July 31, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Delphi Product & Service Solutions has announced new SKUs for its fuel, engine management and steering and suspension products for the North American market. While known for fuel, Delphi is growing in other automotive parts categories, the company said. The…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMarket Research & Statistics 7 million plug-ins on the road by 2025
July 26, 2017 by
Adam Malik
A new report predicts that there will be more than seven million plug-in electric vehicles on the road in the U.S. in less than a decade. That would represent about three per cent of all vehicles expected to be on…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Expanded coverage for HVAC motors
July 25, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has added more than 30 new SKUs to its VDO Brushless HVAC Motors line. This coverage expansion now includes Audi, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Lexus, and Toyota automobiles and light trucks for the 2011-2017…
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…