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EV World: The past and the future
May 25, 2023 by Adam Malik

The automotive aftermarket is in the middle of a unique opportunity. It can benefit from traditional vehicle technology for decades to come — and set itself up to benefit from incoming electrics

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Driving doesn’t interest young people: Study
May 25, 2023 by Adam Malik

Times, they are a’changing. What had been once considered a rite of passage is no longer as interest in getting a driver’s licence continues to dwindle. In the 1980s, by the age of 18, more than four in five 18-year-olds…

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Why electric and not other technologies?
May 24, 2023 by Adam Malik

Other technologies have a rightful claim as being viable — and maybe better — alternatives to gas-powered engines than electric. So why aren’t they popular?

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Magic Johnson to be AAPEX keynote speaker
May 24, 2023 by Adam Malik

Perhaps the greatest point guard in the history of professional basketball will be at AAPEX this fall delivering the keynote. Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be in Las Vegas on October 31 this year to speak to attendees about “The Magic…

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Vancouver auto show set to return
May 24, 2023 by Adam Malik

After four straight years of cancellations, organizers say the Vancouver International Auto Show is set to return in 2024. Last held in 2019, the show is the top-attended auto show in Western Canada and the group is describing the return…

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Going beyond the four seasons to attract customers
May 23, 2023 by Adam Malik

Shop owners may think they have four primary marketing opportunities every year, those being whenever the seasons change. But that’s thinking too small, says a shop coach. While they’re easy to see coming, don’t limit yourself to drum up excitement…

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EV World: The future of electrification
May 23, 2023 by Adam Malik

Electrification of the vehicle fleet is happening. Here’s what experts see for the years ahead and how you can be prepared

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No recession in Canada: S&P
May 19, 2023 by Adam Malik

High interest rates. Inflation up but but slowing. No recession. All of that is great news for the automotive aftermarket.

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How inflation is impacting car ownership
May 19, 2023 by Adam Malik

Canadians have told a recent survey that inflation is making them rethink owning a vehicle. The second annual Car Ownership Index from Turo found that Canadians have concerns about the financial pressures of car ownership. Increased inflation and a higher…

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Andy Castleman promoted by KYB
May 19, 2023 by Adam Malik

KYB Americas Corporation announced the appointment of Andy Castleman as director of product and marketing. After a career in the motorsports industry, Castleman joined KYB as brand manager. He has overseen the marketing, promotional and branding activities. In his new…

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How will technician jobs be impacted by EVs?
May 18, 2023 by Adam Malik

As vehicle electrification grows, jobs in the bays will be impacted, a panel of experts agreed. But there may not necessarily be a loss of jobs, but a call for different skills for new jobs. A panel of speakers were…

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How a slower economy will affect vehicle usage
May 17, 2023 by Adam Malik

Hot economy or not, people still need to use their vehicles for various needs so any worries about people parking their cars shouldn’t be very high, according to industry experts. People don’t generally stop using their vehicles in down economies,…