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New ATE brake pads, rotos for Euro vehicles
January 30, 2019 by Adam Malik

Brake manufacturer ATE is bringing in a new line of pads and rotors to cover European vehicles. ATE Original Brake Pads cover 88 per cent of European vehicles – Alfa Romero, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagen and more – and…

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Car Care Council expands to Canada, Mexico
January 29, 2019 by Adam Malik

New North American group wants more shops be part of “Be Car Care Aware” education campaign

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CounterWorks founder Culbertson dies
January 29, 2019 by Adam Malik

Glen Culbertson, one of the founders of jobber computer system CounterWorks, died Jan. 7. He was 86 years old. Culbertson, Pete Kornafel, Art Lotus, and Lou Parillo founded CounterWorks in 1982. The company grew to serve more than 1,000 jobber…

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Mevotech announces new Quebec sales manager
January 28, 2019 by Adam Malik

Jacques Nadeau has been named Mevotech’s new regional sales manager for Quebec. He will lead the company’s sales efforts throughout the region and continue to develop programs while working with all customers and brands in the province. Nadeau is replacing…

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Arnott adds shocks and struts for Mercedes
January 28, 2019 by Adam Malik

Aftermarket air suspension product maker Arnott has brought in newly designed aftermarket and remanufactured original equipment rear shocks for Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS-Class models. Included in the new releases are: Two Arnott-engineered new rear shocks for 2003-2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and…

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‘A drive to serve’: Aftermarket loses Dale Devlin
January 25, 2019 by Adam Malik

It has been a tough start to the year for the automotive aftermarket in Canada. Another friend and leader of the industry has died. Dale Devlin died Jan. 21 surrounded by his family. He was the owner of Halton Automotive…

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Philips launches new LED headlights
January 25, 2019 by Adam Malik

Philips has announced the introduction of the Lumileds X-tremeUltinon LED headlights in Canada. The new product offers an arctic white light that is 200 per cent brighter than traditional halogen bulbs. The headlights are focused down road for greater seeing…

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KYB adds to coverage
January 24, 2019 by Adam Malik

Global hydraulics manufacturer KYB recently added 24 new numbers. Included in the release are several high performance monotube Gas-a-Just shocks and Strut-Plus complete assemblies and Excel-G units for high-profile, late model applications such as the 2018-2016 Honda Civic and 2018-2015…

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TRW corner module coverage grows
January 24, 2019 by Adam Malik

With the addition of 214 product numbers by ZF Aftermarket, nearly 270 million vehicles now have more access to TRW OE braking, steering and suspension components. The company expanded its TRW corner module product range at the end of 2018.…

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‘Hero of our game’: Dan Scrivens dies suddenly
January 23, 2019 by Adam Malik

The man who set the tone of the aftermarket – especially out west – has died. Daniel Scrivens died suddenly at the age of 94 on Jan. 14 in Calgary but left behind a legacy that few, if anyone, can…

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Alliance promotes Washbish
January 23, 2019 by Adam Malik

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance announced that it promoted John Carlson “JC” Washbish to be its Vice President of Marketing as of Jan. 1. Previously the group’s director of marketing, he will continue to lead marketing efforts for the Alliance…

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Permatex expands hand cleaning scent offerings
January 22, 2019 by Adam Malik

Orange isn’t the only scent you can get your hand cleaner in anymore from Permatex. The company has expanded its Fast Orange Hand Cleaner line to include new fresh scent and cherry fragrance. Both have the same cleaning power and…