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News Event NewsPeople & Profiles New this year: AAPEX awards service professionals
November 6, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The Virtual AAPEX Experience has announced the recipients of the new AAPEX Service and Repair Awards during a live-streamed ceremony. The awards recognize and elevate the essential services that shop owners, service advisors and technicians provide to keep the…
News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsPeople & Profiles Doug Coates named senior VP, GM for Uni-Select western region
November 5, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Uni-Select Canada Inc. has appointed Doug Coates as SVP General Manager for its western region starting December 1st, 2020. Coates, the former chief executive officer of Lordco Auto Parts, Canada’s largest privately held automotive parts distributor, is a pillar in…
News AnnouncementsPeople & Profiles Women in Auto Care announces 2020 Automotive Communications Award winners
November 3, 2020 by
Christine Hogg
On Nov. 3, as part of the AAPEX Virtual Event, the 2020 Automotive Communications Award winners were announced as part of the Women in Auto Care Awards Ceremony. The Automotive Communications Awards recognize companies and agencies that provide automotive information…
News AnnouncementsLead StoryPeople & Profiles People & Places: Corporate moves in October 2020
October 30, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
People & Places, October 2020 Turnkey Media Solutions CARS magazine and Jobber News, the leading publications serving Canada’s automotive aftermarket, has appointed a new editor. Christine Hogg will be responsible for setting the editorial direction for Turnkey Media Solutions’ flagship…
News AnnouncementsLead StoryPeople & Profiles New editor announced for Jobber News, CARS magazine
October 20, 2020 by
Christine Hogg
CARS magazine and Jobber News, the leading publications serving Canada’s automotive aftermarket, has appointed a new editor. Effective immediately, Christine Hogg will be responsible for setting the editorial direction for Turnkey Media Solutions’ flagship magazines, taking over for Allan Janssen…
News AnnouncementsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Former Mercedes exec joins Zanchin
October 16, 2020 by
Christine Hogg
Mercedes-Benz Newmarket has now officially joined the expanding dealership family of Zanchin Automotive Group. Under its new ownership, the dealership will be led by former president of Mercedes-Benz Canada, Brian Fulton. Fulton, who will be Managing Partner of the dealership,…
News Association NewsPeople & Profiles Steve Gushie joins AARO board
October 8, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Steve Gushie, president of Carquest Canada Ltd. has joined the board of directors of the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO). He has been appointed to the association’s 2020-2021 slate. Gushie is well known in the Canadian aftermarket, having spent…
News People & Profiles Ideal Supply has new general sales manager
October 8, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Mike Smith has been appointed to the role of general sales manager for Listowel, Ont.-based parts distributor Ideal Supply. Company president Tim MacDonald made the announcement, saying Smith will manage the strategic direction of Ideal’s three sales divisions – electrical,…
News Lead StoryPeople & Profiles People & Places: Corporate moves in September 2020
September 30, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
We recap some of the personnel announcements we heard about this past month.
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements PurePower names new director of R&D
September 23, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
PurePower Technologies (PPT) has named Jon Huckaby as engineering director of research and development. The maker of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers said Huckaby will be a key member of the PurePower leadership team, with responsibility for leading OE and remanufacturing…
News People & Profiles Chuck Searles joins AMi as new president
September 16, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Chuck Searles has been selected as the new president of the Automotive Management Institute, a provider of management education for automotive service and collision repair professionals. The announcement, made by the company’s board of trustees, is effective immediately. Searles succeeds…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements New Gem-Car VP reveals ambitious plan for growth
September 11, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Kevin King, the newly appointed vice president of operations for management software provider Gem-Car, said he will work toward the establishment of an operational Centre of Excellence to grow the company’s customer base. King, an industry veteran with experience at a…