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News AnnouncementsCollisionSupplier News & Announcements Enhancing ADAS calibrations
September 20, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Mitchell and Car ADAS Solutions have teamed up to offer enhanced support for dynamic and static ADAS calibrations Mitchell’s MD-500 scan tool and MD-TS21 target system combined with Car ADAS Solutions’ onsite evaluation, training, implementation and support services can help…
News Supplier News & Announcements New pre-set dispense metres now available
September 20, 2021 by
Adam Malik
New dispense meters are now available from Graco. The company announced the launch of its PM8 and PM20 dispense meters, both of which are part of our new PM series of electric pre-set dispense meters. They are designed to withstand…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New valve cover saver for Ford engines
September 20, 2021 by
Adam Malik
ProMaxx Tool has launched its new Valve Cover Saver (VCS) Repair Kit for certain Ford engines. Technicians faced with broken ignition coil hold-down bolts on Ford 3.5L EcoBoost and 5.0L Coyote engines can quickly and easily rescue the valve cover…
News Auto Repair & ServiceSupplier News & Announcements New tank-level monitoring system from Graco
September 20, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Graco Inc. has launched the Pulse Level Tank Monitoring system. With multiple tank-level monitoring technologies available, it runs completely on Wi-Fi. The system allows from tracking tank levels, capturing and applying data and allocating inventory quickly and accurately. This isn’t…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEventsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Welcome to the ‘new normal’ of supplier delays
September 17, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The landscape has changed for automotive aftermarket parts suppliers and they, along with jobbers and repair shops, should get used to the “new normal” facing the industry. Brandon Kraal, senior vice president of international at eShipping, a logistics and transportation…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & Statistics Here’s how much shops saw business drop
September 16, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Despite the reduction, the independent aftermarket saw some gains when compared to dealerships
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceTraining & Apprenticeship Want to be a world class tech? Here’s how
September 16, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Auto Care Association have put together the ASE World Class Technicians’ program to recognize an exclusive group of highly skilled professional technicians. ASE has added a special section to its…
News Market Research & StatisticsOE newsVehicle Technology Hyundai enhances hydrogen push. Can it work?
September 16, 2021 by
Adam Malik
An analyst called Hyundai Motor Group’s recently announced plan to popularize hydrogen fuel cells in commercial vehicles in the next few years a “bold move,” but one that may be difficult to pull off. What the company has going for…
News AnnouncementsSupplier News & Announcements Agility acquires APDI
September 15, 2021 by
Adam Malik
North American automotive aftermarket parts supplier Agility Auto Parts has acquired cooling system automotive parts supplier Automotive Parts Distribution International (APDI). The deal closed on Aug. 31 and includes APDI’s 400,000 sq-ft distribution center based in Arlington, Texas. APDI supplies…
News Consumer trendsIndustry TrendsInternational News Bank of Canada holds interest rate target, cites supply issues
September 15, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Supply issues are hurting the automotive aftermarket, resulting in delays and higher costs. That’s just part of the reason the Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate target on hold. The central bank issued its decision last week and…
News OE news Great in-car entertainment options
September 15, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Today, you can choose from many modern cars, including electric vehicles that are sustainable and using clean energy but also most cars offer enhanced entertainment options from high-quality surround systems to touch screens that allow you to play your favourite…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDs Remembering Bob Greenwood
September 14, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The aftermarket lost a great leader and advocate. Our readers have been sending in their tributes