A recent report throws into question the belief that all electric vehicles are cheaper to gas up than internal combustion engine ones. The Anderson Economic Group found that cheaper EVs are more expensive to fuel than cheaper ICE vehicles. But…
It’s been 10 straight months of new vehicle sales increases in Canada. Though the bar is low because of weak sales in 2022, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants is touting the news as continued positivity for the industry. The group noted that…
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has awarded hundreds of scholarships to students for the upcoming school year. In all, 378 scholarships totalling $640,250 were given out. A complete list of scholarship recipients can be found at AutomotiveScholarships.com/scholarship-alumni. Scholarships…
If you’re looking for someone within your ranks to take over your business, you need to place a lot of weight on their emotional competencies, advised a coach. In fact, the best shop owner may be someone who’s never even…
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The rain held off for 115 golfers last week as they raised more than $10,000 for the High Fives For Kids Foundation as part of the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario’s 2023 Annual Golf Day. The threat of rain didn’t…
Quebec is getting hundreds of new electric vehicle fast chargers, the federal government recently announced. The $30 million investment will bring 1,500 chargers total with 400 of them fast chargers across the province. The government’s announcement noted that almost 260,000…
Study findings see stark differences in attitudes toward vehicle repair between younger, older generations
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With the retirement of Jürgen Buchert at the end of this year, TecAlliance announced Peter van der Galiën will take over as chief executive officer. Buchert will retire after 22 years. An announcement noted van der Galiën has many years…
K-Tool International now offers a backlit tire inflator gauge for automotive professionals. The tool (KTIXD89050) features an easy-to-read orange backlit display and has a needle that’s easy to see in light or dark conditions. The dual-foot inflator chuck is designed…
Goodyear introduced the Cooper Cobra Instinct, a hyper-responsive, high-performance that combines all-season capability with sport performance. It’s engineered with an asymmetric tread pattern and sweeping tread grooves for agile traction, enhanced grip and improved braking distance on wet and snowy…