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New Icahn program launched to aid aspiring technicians
February 20, 2019 by Allan Janssen

U.S.-based automotive parts and service provider Icahn Automotive is encouraging more Americans to pursue viable careers in the skilled trades. In an ambitious response to a growing labour shortage, the owner of Pep Boys, AAMCO, and Precision Tune Auto Care,…

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Mahle purchases wireless charging technology license
February 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Mahle has set the stage to get into the business of wireless charging for electric vehicles. The company has acquired a license package from WiTricity for its magnetic resonance technology. “This addition to the Mahle portfolio provides us with a…

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S2 Ep12: Rotten Apples or a Rotten Barrel?
January 14, 2019 by Adam Malik

A bad apple can spoil the barrel. But what if the problem is the barrel? Is your business struggling because of your staff (the apples) or your business plan (the barrel)? Bob Greenwood explains in the latest episode of Greenwood’s…

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APD training caps off big year
January 9, 2019 by Adam Malik

The training division of Automotive Parts Distributors wrapped up 2018 with three sold-out brake clinics. About 430 students took part in APD’s training in Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon last year. The technical class numbers don’t include the online courses and…

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‘Soft skills’ lacking in young workers, report finds
December 27, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Canadian Federation of Independent Business concludes that young workers could alleviate Canada’s labour shortage… but they need help.

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Cleaning the Diesel
December 24, 2018 by Jeff Taylor

A good understanding of exhaust after treatment systems and the right tools and information are critical to addressing any diesel issues.

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ACDelco launches new online training courses
December 12, 2018 by Allan Janssen

ACDelco has added a series of new web-based training courses to its training web site. The new courses are available exclusively to program member customers. This is in addition to the hundreds of online training courses available for program members…

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Students get glimpse of aftermarket
November 30, 2018 by Adam Malik

The next generation of automotive aftermarket employees got a glimpse into the world of the industry at Student Aftermarket Day, hosted by the Automotive Industries of Canada and the Aftermarket Business School at Georgian College in Barrie, Ont. Students got…

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Charting the path forward: New episode of Greenwood’s Garage
November 27, 2018 by Adam Malik

Doing things the old-fashioned way doesn’t work when today’s vehicles look nothing like they did just a few years ago. That means creating a plan that allows your business to diversify. “Diversification can provide stability to the volume of business…

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S2 Ep 10 | The Path Forward
November 26, 2018 by Adam Malik

How do you get your business on track and move forward with the changing times? Diversify your operations. Create a plan to serve your customers. Have a strong payment policy. Bob Greenwood explains how to get there in the latest…

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Finding opportunities in the latest Greenwood’s Garage episode
November 6, 2018 by Adam Malik

  It’s busy season. But that’s no excuse to overlook what’s happening in your business. Maximize your time, says Bob Greenwood in the latest episode of Greenwood’s Garage: Time to Look Ahead. How do you do that? Utilize your best…

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New technologies will double repair bills: report
November 5, 2018 by Allan Janssen

According to AAA, vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems can cost twice as much to repair following a collision.