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News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Students get taste of aftermarket opportunities
November 23, 2022 by
Adam Malik
It was a day full of engagement with the aftermarket for students from Georgian College’s Automotive Business School of Canada. The 15th edition of Student Aftermarket Day was hosted by the Young Professionals in the Aftermarket, a branch of the…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements The most stolen cars in Canada last year
November 23, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Vehicle thefts have long been an issue for Canadians but even more so if you own two vehicles in particular. The Honda CR-V had the most thefts while Lexus RX Series vehicles were stolen at the highest rate, according to…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Why it’s time for you to become a training company
November 22, 2022 by
Adam Malik
With the war for talent and the high wages that go along with that, it’s far more effective for a shop to train from within rather than find talent from elsewhere, suggested an expert. “How many of you are willing…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPodcastSupplier News & Announcements ASW Conversations: Bill Hanvey reflects on the state of the aftermarket
November 22, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Managing editor Adam Malik sat down with Bill Hanvey, president and chief executive officer of the Auto Care Association, during the first day of AAPEX in Las Vegas to get his view on the automotive aftermarket industry. Hanvey opened up…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness deals and partnershipsBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements Ideal Supply expands with another acquisition
November 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Wyebridge Machine Limited, run by the MacLennan family in Midland, Ontario, has sold its NAPA franchise to Ideal Supply. The deal closed on Nov. 4. Ideal Supply announced the acquisition on Nov. 18. Ideal is NAPA’s largest network of franchise…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsOE newsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements New GM for Léo Harley-Davidson
November 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Groupe Park Avenue announced the appointment of Maggy Michaud as general manager of Léo Harley-Davidson. She has been with the company, located on the South Shore of Montreal in Brossard, for 15 years. After serving as service department director, Maggy…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Here’s who won Mahle’s car giveaway
November 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Up for grabs was the chance to leave AAPEX in Las Vegas with the choice of one of two custom-designed vehicles from racing and automotive enthusiast legends Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Casey Currie. Gittin Jr.’s RTR Spec 5 Mustang has…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Epicor launches new CRM
November 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Epicor announced that the Epicor Service CRM solution for automotive service businesses is available. It comes with a comprehensive suite of website, search engine optimization and online reputation management features through Optimize Digital Marketing. Optimize is a leading provider of…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New commercial lighting options from Lumileds
November 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Lumileds announced the expansion of its Philips branded commercial lighting line with nine new parts added to its aftermarket incandescent and halogen bulb portfolio. “Some of the most popular vehicle applications, such as the front park/turn signal lights for Ford…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements ATE brake pad coverage expands
November 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Continental announced the expansion of its ATE Disc Brake Pad line, now providing coverage for more than 95 per cent of European vehicles. The expansion brings ATE’s current line count to 293 part numbers. Service shops are now able to…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New TMPS Redi-Sensor
November 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Continental recently released its new Redi-Sensor SE10008 Multi-Application TPMS Sensor. It provides coverage for BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, GM, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes, Nissan, Smart, Subaru and Volvo models from 2012-2022. The SE10008 features a metal clamp-in mounting…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Lumileds adds new LED highlights
November 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
A new line of high-performance headlights for the Canadian market has been released by Lumileds The Philips X-tremeUltinon+ LED line of headlights is up to 160 per cent brighter than the minimum legal standard for halogen bulbs. “The Philips X-tremeUltinon+…