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On The Spot: ETI savours the sound of success
July 2, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Cruz Pedregon’s nitro-fueled Funny Car was a hit at the recent Tool Tech conference, hosted in Charlotte, N.C. by the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI). Pedregon fired up his Funny Car — the only fully-functioning display car of its kind…

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Chevron Knowledge Centre: All signs point to growing fleet work
July 1, 2019 by Jacob Stoller

In the second of a series of seven articles sponsored by Chevron, reporter Jacob Stoller looks at how the growth of corporate fleets will impact the business strategies of successful auto repair shops. By Jacob Stoller Whether or not one…

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All signs point to growing fleet work
July 1, 2019 by Allan Janssen

In the second of a series of articles sponsored by Chevron, reporter Jacob Stoller looks at how the growth of corporate fleets will impact the business strategies of successful auto repair shops. By Jacob Stoller Whether or not one believes…

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Aftermarket professionals get tech primer, career advice
June 24, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Well-known technology commentator Michael Hainsworth offered his taken on the advent of 5G networks in North America. Speaking at a Young Professionals in the Aftermarket (YPA) event at the Royal Woodbine Golf Club last week, Hainsworth offered a primer on…

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Consumers increasingly ready for self-driving cars: report
June 20, 2019 by Renee Montague

A new study from the Capgemini Research Institute has found that consumer support for riding in self-driving cars is set to double within the next five years. The report, dubbed “The Autonomous Car: A Consumer Perspective” found that 59% of…

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ASA to host Technology & Telematics Forum
June 19, 2019 by Renee Montague

Looking for a better understanding of data access and cybersecurity related issues? The Automotive Service Association is partnering with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers to host the 5th  Annual Technology and Telematics Forum, Sept. 12 in Troy, Mich. Registration is…

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Deepening the Talent Pool
June 19, 2019 by Adam Malik

By Adam Malik A bright future awaits the automotive aftermarket – provided the industry can seize the opportunities. A common problem is the lack of young talent. Jobbers can’t find reliable people to work in their stores, shops can’t find…

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AASA Technology Conference set for Sept. 29
June 18, 2019 by Renee Montague

The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s  (AASA) 2019 Technology Conference is scheduled for Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 in Boca Raton, Fla. “The AASA Technology Conference’s purpose is to advance the aftermarket as a high-tech, innovative industry, one which will service…

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Chevron Knowledge Centre: Is AI in your shop’s future?
June 17, 2019 by Allan Janssen

In the first part of a series of articles sponsored by Chevron, reporter Jacob Stoller looks at how artificial intelligence could be put to use at independent auto repair shops.

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Could artificial intelligence have a place in your shop?
June 16, 2019 by Jacob Stoller

In Part 1 of 7 in an exclusive new series sponsored by Chevron, reporter Jacob Stoller looks at how artificial technology could be applied by independent auto repair shops.

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Oil and Filter Market is Continually Evolving
June 14, 2019 by Allan Janssen

  By Adam Malik Summer is time for a lot of things, including DIY oil changes. Across Canada, auto enthusiasts and would-be mechanics are gearing up for to do oil and filter jobs in their driveways. The first thing they’re…

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Better Selling: Ending the Confusion Over TPMS
June 14, 2019 by Allan Janssen

By Adam Malik It’s enough to make some people want to pull their hair out. Lighting up support lines at tire pressure monitoring system manufacturers is the confusion around programming and relearning sensors to vehicles. It can be confusing to…