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What affects you in the federal budget
March 20, 2019 by Adam Malik

The federal budget proposed by the Liberal government promises a lot of things, but what does it mean for the automotive aftermarket? There’s nothing carved out specifically for the industry, but there are items that are of interest to business…

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Budget promises tax credit, EI benefit to help workers
March 20, 2019 by Jordan Press, The Canadian Press

Canadians could soon be putting $250 a year in federal tax credits toward better skills, while getting federal help to pay the bills. One of the showpieces in Tuesday’s federal Liberal budget, part of more than $1.7 billion in planned…

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Liberals boost infrastructure cash to cities, broadband in budget
March 20, 2019 by Jordan Press, The Canadian Press

The Trudeau Liberals are making another end-run on the provinces in their bid to spend infrastructure money, citing problems with getting projects off the ground as a reason to deliver $2.2 billion more directly to cities. Tuesday’s budget announced a…

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MEMA backs call to delay tariffs
March 20, 2019 by Adam Malik

The U.S. association for auto manufacturers is applauding a bipartisan effort to study the automotive industry and its role in the American economy before tariffs can be imposed. The Automotive Jobs Act was introduced recently by Representatives Terri Sewell (D-Ala.)…

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Game changer
March 20, 2019 by Adam Malik

Predictive analytics will shake up the aftermarket long before electric or autonomous vehicles. Jobbers, shops and manufacturers all stand to benefit if they get on board

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Aftermarket women gather in New Orleans
March 19, 2019 by Adam Malik

Women in Auto Care held its latest Winter Leadership Conference with 138 attendees. Held over two days at Le Meridien New Orleans, women from across the aftermarket listened to keynote speeches on topics of leadership styles, avoiding burnout, self-coaching and…

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New regional sales director for Mevotech
March 18, 2019 by Adam Malik

Kenny Gross has joined Mevotech as its regional sales director. He will report to national director for tradition sales Don Keeling and work with the U.S. team to promote the company’s programs and product likes to business partners. Gross will…

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New air suspension compressor from Arnott
March 15, 2019 by Adam Malik

Arnot has introduced an aftermarket air suspension compressor for the 2004-2010 Infiniti QX56 and 2004-2015 Nissan Armada. The new compressor is Arnott’s first aftermarket replacement air suspension product for Infiniti and Nissan applications. The compressor fits the 2004-2010 Infiniti QX56 (JA60…

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New Pentosin kits for Euro vehicles
March 15, 2019 by Adam Malik

CRP automotive has announced a new kit for European vehicles. Pentosin’s Transmission Fluid Service Kits help improve the lifespan and performance of the transmissions on BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover and Rolls Royce models. The kits were designed to simplify transmission…

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Honda makes more air bag recalls
March 14, 2019 by Adam Malik

Honda is recalling about 1.2 million vehicles in North and Central America because their Takata air bag inflators can explode and send shrapnel into the passenger compartment. The recall affects 83,977 vehicles in Canada and includes many Honda and Acura…

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Raybestos expands performance rotor coverage
March 14, 2019 by Adam Malik

Raybestos has expanded its specialty line of performance rotors by adding 60 new part numbers. The rotors are made with application-specific enhanced iron, which suppresses noise and keeps brakes running cool, quiet and vibration free. They feature black fusion coated…

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Akebono expands Pro-Act and Euro offerings
March 13, 2019 by Adam Malik

Akebono Brake Corporation announced four new Pro-Act and two new Euro disc brake pad kits. All four of the Pro-Act kits include premium stainless hardware while both of the Euro kits include required electronic wear sensor. The announcement expands the…