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ASW Conversations: Want to retire? What to do with your shop
September 26, 2023 by Adam Malik

It’s no secret that most automotive repair shop owners are closer to retirement age than not. Eventually, you’re going to want to exit. But how do you do it and do it well? Owning a repair shop alone isn’t easy,…

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NAPA Autopro marks milestone in Halifax
September 26, 2023 by Adam Malik

NAPA Autopro marked 40 years of the banner with a conference in Halifax. Service centre owners were joined by NAPA Auto Parts associate store owners, its head office team and supplier partners from September 7-9. A series of seminars were…

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Liqui Moly releases dual-clutch transmission oil
September 25, 2023 by Adam Malik

With two-thirds of vehicles equipped with automatic transmission or automated manual transmission, Liqui Moly has developed the Dual Clutch Gear Oil 8100. The product’s range is being expanded and can be used in almost all wet dual-clutch transmissions. “The goal…

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ZF adds new parts, TRW brake pads and X-Tend lift options
September 25, 2023 by Adam Malik

ZF Aftermarket added 74 new products to its branded portfolios in August 2023 for Canada and the U.S. The company introduced 22 different part numbers for TRW brake pad sets, adding availability to more than 9.7 million more vehicles in…

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New steel jacks from OTC
September 25, 2023 by Adam Malik

OTC has released the S012, 12-Ton Steel Jack Stands which come with increased strength and safety in vehicle holding. The stands are universal for most vehicles and ideal for mid-size, heavy-duty vehicles. The S012 stands are formed and welded with…

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Why Canada will be the hybrid hot spot
September 22, 2023 by Adam Malik

Few countries have weather like Canada so it stands to reason why Canadians would prefer to go with hybrid electric vehicles more often than anyone else. Globally, hybrids represent about 4-5 per cent of any market share in the future.…

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Tesla supplier makes huge charging claim
September 22, 2023 by Adam Malik

Chinese battery giant CATL, which is a major supplier of Tesla, is saying it has developed a new battery to solve limitations around charging and range. Dubbed Shenxing — or god-like movement — the battery is able to charge up…

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Denso announces investment in safer, cleaner roads
September 22, 2023 by Adam Malik

Automotive supplier Denso announced an investment of 63 billion Euros (CAD$92 million) in research and development over the next 10 years with the goal of zero emissions and zero traffic fatalities. Denso president and chief operating officer Shinnosuke Hayashi made…

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How EVs are impacting gas stations
September 21, 2023 by Adam Malik

Report offers a look at how electrification is impacting operators

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From the Magazine: Investing in staff
September 21, 2023 by Greg Aguilera

A look at the other kinds of tools today’s trade needs

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How will reduced new volume impact the aftermarket?
September 20, 2023 by Adam Malik

New vehicles are critical to the automotive aftermarket, including ensuring a steady future supply of sweet spot vehicles, so there is natural concern when there are fewer new cars being sold year after year. This has been the case in…

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Safety blitz finds problems with EV chargers
September 20, 2023 by Adam Malik

The Electrical Safety Authority is placing a watchful eye on electric vehicle charging installations. A safety blitz of charging installations found more than 400 incidents of working without a permit. These installations might not be to code or generally safe,…