PuraDyn Filter Technologies Inc has announced a joint venture with Mack Trucks Inc. to offer PuraDyn’s proprietary by-pass oil filtration systems as an aftermarket option through participating Mack truck dealers in the United States.“This strategic alliance will enable Mack Trucks…
U.S. Cadillac buyers have the option of equipping their 2002 models with a satellite radio set supplied by Delphi Automotive Systems.Delphi says that it is the first OEM manufacturer to install satellite-capable radios for an original equipment customer. Delphi satellite…
The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) today announced the initiation of an investigation into the alleged injurious dumping of certain automotive laminated windshields for the automotive replacement market. The windshields originate in, or are exported from, the People’s Republic…
The Traffic and Marine Safety Section of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say that its roadside spot check program has uncovered more alcohol related offenses, but that there were fewer collisions than last year.Statistics for the second week of the…
Spectra Premium Industries Inc. of Boucherville, Que., maker of fuel tanks, heat transfer products and other parts for the North American automobile, light-truck and heavy duty truck aftermarket parts, has announced a increase in third quarter results over last year.The…
Bridgeston/Firestone Canada, has announced that it is pumping an additional $36 million into its Joliette, Que. facility to acquire new equipment for various production lines. The project, which is receiving $2.5 million in financial support from Investissement Quebec, is presently…
A group of Newfoundland personal injury lawyers has agreed that changes to the automobile insurance rules in that province will not result in a de facto no-fault system.The insurance industry is applauding the long overdue clarification by a coalition representing…
Higher voltage systems will be found on nearly 10 million to 13 million vehicles globally within the next ten years, and will drive increased use of plastics.According to Emerging Developments In Automotive 42-Volt Systems, a new study by BRG Townsend,…
Snap-on’s annual car calendar features a record number of Canadian-owned vehicles.Of 84 vehicles featured in the 2002 Snapshots calendar, 11 are owned by Canadian Snap-on customers. This is the highest number of Canadian vehicles chosen to be featured in Snapshots…
The Workplace Safety Insurance Board has annouced its rates for 2002.The WSIB board of directors set the average premium rate or 2002 at $2.13 for every $100 for insurable earnings. This means that (on average) Ontario employers will be paying…
Canadian consumers will no longer be misled by false claims about an electronic anticorrosion device known as Total Protection. The Competition Bureau filed a consent order with the Competition Tribunal against the marketing practices of Antirouilles Electroniques TP, Garantie Express…
Independent Distributors Limited has joined forces with Bestbuy Distributors.In an announcement today, Independent Distributors Limited (IDL) president John Brunelle said that the Western Canada buying group has become a shareholder of Bestbuy. The arrangement will see IDL’s 32 members become…