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News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Hydro-Quebec and Mitsubishi to Launch Canada’s Largest Electric Vehicle Pilot Project
January 14, 2010 by
Auto Service World
Hydro-Québec and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding that will lead to the launch of Canada’s largest all-electric vehicle pilot project this fall. In collaboration with the City of Boucherville, Hydro-Québec will test the…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Activant Extends Capabilities of LaserCat 3 eCatalog Interface to Include Off-Line Functionality
January 14, 2010 by
Auto Service World
Activant Solutions Inc. has introduced a new off-line capable version of its Activant LaserCat 3 electronic catalogue to operate even during periods of system downtime or interrupted Internet connectivity. The new off-line feature maintains year-make-model-engine lookup functionality at all locations…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Visteon to Showcase Mobile Electronics Innovations at International Consumer Electronics Show
January 6, 2010 by
Auto Service World
Visteon Corporation, a leader in automotive consumer electronics, will demonstrate their products at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Jan. 7-10, 2010. Visteon will share innovations in vehicle cockpit electronics – encompassing audio, infotainment, connectivity, driver…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology iPhone App from Sylvania Helps Technicians Find Replacement Headlight Bulbs for Vehicles
January 4, 2010 by
Auto Service World
Osram Sylvania introduced its free iPhone App that virtually replicates the company’s automotive lamp replacement guide.The application is designed to make it easier for technicians to find the correct replacement headlights, signal bulbs and almost all other auto bulbs for…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Coulomb Technologies Expands into Canada with First Electric Vehicle Networked Charging Stations
December 15, 2009 by
Auto Service World
Coulomb Technologies, the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, announced the first networked charging stations for electric vehicles are now available in Canada. The ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations available for consumer and fleet use are now installed at the…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology GAAS Scholarships Now Has Facebook Page
December 11, 2009 by
Auto Service World
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship now has a group page on Facebook, open to anyone interested in learning more about the annual scholarship program.The site can be located either by searching for “GAAS Scholarships” or at this link.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceLegislation RegulationsVehicle Technology PPG Introduces Internet Tool for Mobile Colour Formula Access
December 10, 2009 by
Auto Service World
PPG has introduced a new Internet tool for accessing refinish paint colour formulas for domestic and import vehicle colours from mobile devices. ColorMobile is especially designed for repairers who work away from collision centers and need access to colour formulations wherever…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Premier Mobile Air Conditioning Event Registration Open
December 9, 2009 by
Auto Service World
Registration deadlines are approaching for the Mobile Air Conditioning Society’s 30th Anniversary Convention and Trade Show. Registration is open online on the My Profile page of the MACS website or by phone at 215/631-7020. A complete schedule of events and…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Free Online Diagnostic Videos Available From Wells Manufacturing
December 9, 2009 by
Auto Service World
The growing library of diagnostic videos from Wells Manufacturing is available on YouTube as well as Wells’ Web site, www.wellsmfgcorp.com.Available in English and Spanish, Wells instructional videos can be accessed 24/7 by searching “Wellstech” on YouTube or by clicking on…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Newfoundland Trucker Wins Bridgestone Canadian Truck Hero Award
November 23, 2009 by
Auto Service World
Trucker honoured as Canadian Truck Hero for helping to free infant twins from vehicle on remote section of Trans Canada Highway in Northwest Territories. Newfoundland native Robert O’Brien, who works for ECL Transport of Calgary, Alta., earned the 2009 Bridgestone…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Registration Now Open for 16 Online Courses from University of the Aftermarket
November 20, 2009 by
Auto Service World
Registration is now open for 16 online business management courses being offered during the winter term of the University of the Aftermarket Distance Learning program. Each of the 12-week courses is certified for 3.0 Continuing Education Units that can be…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Orange Oil Tire Gets Top Marks from U.S. Retailer
October 27, 2009 by
Auto Service World
Yokohama’s orange oil infused dB Super E-spec tire has received top marks among high fuel mileage tires from the Tire Rack. The tire, which is composed of 80% non-petroleum-based products, accumulated high test scores when compared to low rolling resistance…