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Live updates from AAPEX
November 4, 2021 by Adam Malik

Stay on top of what’s happening at the biggest automotive aftermarket event of the year. The team from AutoServiceWorld.com, CARS and Jobber News are coming at you live from AAPEX and SEMA all week long. Check back in this space…

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How high could container costs go?
November 3, 2021 by Adam Malik

Ocean freight containers cost 10 times more than they did pre-pandemic and air freight costs have jumped even higher, according to an industry consultant, with no relief in sight. An ocean freight container in January 2020 — three months before…

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Where to improve as a remote boss
November 3, 2021 by Adam Malik

While many employees gave good marks to their remote manager, there are still areas that can be improved upon, a staffing firm suggests. After more than a year of remote work for many office-based employees, three-quarters (76 per cent) of…

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NTN makes changes to aftermarket team
November 1, 2021 by Adam Malik

NTN Bearing Corporation of America has realigned its automotive aftermarket business unit management team as of the new year. Kevin Judge will transition to the role of brand ambassador for NTN’s automotive aftermarket unit as of Jan. 1. He is…

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WIX re-engineers product line
November 1, 2021 by Adam Malik

The first quarter of 2022 will bring a re-engineered line of WIX ProTec. WIX Filters announced that the line will feature improved filtration media to allow for up to 10,000 miles of premium engine protection. The brand has been expanded…

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Can ‘right to disconnect’ laws actually work?
October 29, 2021 by Adam Malik

As many remote employees have discovered over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lines between work time and home life have been blurred. In what is said to be an effort to protect workers and ensure bosses can’t make…

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Shift in consumer spending could affect the aftermarket
October 27, 2021 by Adam Malik

While Canadian automotive aftermarket retailers enjoyed a first half not seen in recent years, consumer spending is expected to shift and that could have a negative impact on the industry. Economic recovery has been strong but unevenly distributed, Scotiabank said…

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Mahle extends partnership with TecAlliance
October 25, 2021 by Adam Malik

Mahle Aftermarket will continue to work with TecAlliance on the development of its electronic catalogue. The system is based on the TecDoc White Label Catalogue Solution. It supports two international standards. The catalogue gives customers access to Mahle’s parts portfolio…

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ZF names new aftermarket VP
October 25, 2021 by Adam Malik

Ben Smart has been named as ZF Aftermarket’s new aftermarket vice president for North America. His territory will cover the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and Caribbean regions. The company noted that Smart has been with ZF since 2015.…

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Get ready for more supply chain delays
October 22, 2021 by Adam Malik

We’re just months away from Christmas and not too long after is Chinese New Year — two significant events that are expected to bring the supply chain to an even slower crawl. So those looking for relief of any kind…

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ASE, Permatex team up on tech training
October 19, 2021 by Adam Malik

A new training portal is available for automotive aftermarket professionals as part of a collaboration between Permatex and the ASE Education Foundation. The program provides product application training and education on the latest formulation advances for automotive students, instructors, parts…

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New leader named for FinishMaster
October 18, 2021 by Adam Malik

Michael Sylvester has been appointed as the president and chief operating officer of FinishMaster. The move was effective Oct. 11 and announced by its parent company, Uni-Select. In an announcement, the company said Sylvester has more than 20 years of…