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Monroe and Walker launch Servicegram app
April 11, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Monroe and Walker Servicegrams are being made available through the supplier’s app for technicians and counter staff to easily find information relating to automotive repair issues.   The Servicegrams – a monthly flier – has information on common service repairs and procedures, product features, troubleshooting techniques, and more. Other…

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Auto sales slow, but still up overall
April 9, 2018 by Adam Malik

Canadian sales of cars and light trucks were down 0.6 per cent in March compared with the same month last year but remained high by historical trends, according to industry statistics compiled by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The total number of…

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F-150, Expedition part of Ford recall
April 9, 2018 by Adam Malik

Ford is recalling about 350,000 trucks and SUVs in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because they might be in a different gear than the one shown on the shift indicator. The recall covers the 2018 F-150 pickup and Expedition large…

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Toyota to establish new self-driving vehicle company
March 22, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Toyota is looking to raise the bar when it comes to self-driving vehicles. It has paired with Toyota Group Companies, Aisin Seiki and Denso, to create a new group based in Tokyo called, ‘Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development’ (TRI-AD). The goal…

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Milwaukee releases first cordless rivet tool 
March 22, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Milwaukee has announced the release of its new M12 Rivet Tool. It is the first cordless version of its kind designed for the professional trades.   The tool uses advanced M12 technology which allows two times faster tool rivets and requires 65 per cent less…

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What slow down in car sales?
March 6, 2018 by Adam Malik

The experts have been wrong so far. At least as far as Canada is concerned, anyway. Both DesRosiers Automotive Consultants and Scotiabank Economics predicted a softer year for vehicles sales in Canada compared to last year. Nothing major, but a…

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Spectra announces first CAPA certified radiators  
February 23, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Spectra Premium has released its first CAPA-certified radiators available with four new SKUs for vehicle applications.   The products offer coverage for more than 1.1 million domestic vehicles including the Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Neon and Dodge Ram. Other CAPA-certified radiators will be released within the…

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U.S. sales look to continue fall
February 21, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Canadian sales are also expected to take a dip, but only slightly

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Auto show highlights electric and SUVs
February 20, 2018 by Adam Malik

Jobbers and shops should be preparing for the wave of light trucks and electric vehicles

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Dorman adds new functions to website
February 16, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Dorman Products Inc. has added a new heavy duty VIN search to their website. This feature allows technicians to gain access to information related to the class 4-8 vehicles they are repairing.   The addition to the site lets technicians connect to repair…

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Ford, Mazda add pickups to do not drive list
February 13, 2018 by Tom Krisher, The Associated Press

Almost 3,000 Ford Ranger and 900 Mazda B-Series pickups in Canada affected by Takata air bag inflator concerns

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Short List for Canada’s Car of the Year announced
February 13, 2018 by Adam Malik

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has announced its shortlist for the 2018 Canadian Car of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year. The final vehicles that have topped the list are the Honda Accord (Best Large Car in…