News

       News New Products

LeddarTech launches new 2D LiDAR sensor
April 28, 2021 by Christine Hogg

LeddarTech, a global provider of Level 1-5 ADAS and AD sensing technology, has just launched Leddar™ Sight, a robust, cost-effective 2D solid-state LiDAR sensor. This LiDAR is housed in a weatherproof enclosure. It uses flash illumination to deliver continuous, accurate…

       News Auto Repair & Service

Standard Motor Products enhances TPMS product line
April 27, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Standard Motor Products, Inc. has expanded its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) product line with the unveiling of its QWIK-SENSOR multi-frequency single sensor program. The new multi-frequency TPMS sensor combines 314.9, 315, and 433/434 MHz applications into one single SKU,…

       News Auto Repair & Service

Shop of the Week: Erol’s Automotive
April 27, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Shop of the Week is a weekly column devoted to showcasing the efforts of automotive shops and their teams across Canada. Want your shop to have a turn in the spotlight? Send an email to christine@turnkey.media! Name: Erol Yersel Shop…

       News Announcements

AASA’s Technology Council launches new “Think Tanks” groups
April 26, 2021 by Christine Hogg

AASA’s Technology Council (ATC) recently announced the launch of its new “Think Tank” groups to enable ATC members to engage on crucial topics in the business technology world. The ATC is a forum for networking and exchanging of best practices…

       News Announcements

Extend Group grants aftermarket one-time access to domain portfolio
April 23, 2021 by Christine Hogg

In an effort to liberate the automotive aftermarket industry and expand continuous learning opportunities, the Extend Group is granting companies one-time access to acquire their portfolio of training domain names. The collection spans numerous aftermarket automotive categories including engine parts,…

       News Auto Repair & Service

NRS Brakes releases galvanized brake pads for 2021 Nissan Leaf
April 23, 2021 by Christine Hogg

NRS Brakes recently expanded its line of premium galvanized brake pads to include the 2021 Nissan Leaf. Known for its “electric power and instant thrills,” the Nissan Leaf has a range of up to 226 miles and an extensive suite…

       News AnnouncementsElectric Vehicles

Magna’s billionaire founder is looking to build a single-seat EV
April 22, 2021 by Christine Hogg

According to media reports, billionaire founder of Magna, Frank Stronach, is looking to build a series of three-wheeled, single-seat electric vehicles for the Greater Toronto Area. The SARIT (Safe Affordable Reliable Innovative Transport), Stronach emphasized, will “change transportation in the…

       News Auto Repair & Service

GMB releases free wheel hub assembly guide
April 22, 2021 by Christine Hogg

GMB, one of the largest global manufacturers and suppliers of OE and aftermarket automotive products, has released a new downloadable PDF, The Repair Shop’s Guide ToThe Wheel Hub Assembly.  The 16-page resource is meant to be a resource to shops…

       News Lead StoryPodcast

ASW Conversations: See how this female tech is promoting a more inclusive aftermarket
April 22, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Auto Service World · ASW Conversations: See how this female tech is promoting a more inclusive aftermarket In the latest episode of ASW Conversations, our host and publisher of CARS magazine, Peter Bulmer, catches up with Emily Pyke, an automotive…

       News Business deals and partnerships

Auto Value partners with Tekmetric
April 21, 2021 by Christine Hogg

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc., headquarters for Auto Value, has added Tekmetric as an approved shop management system (SMS). Auto Value’s leading business-to-business ecommerce platform, MyPlace4Parts, is now integrated with Tekmetric. Tekmetric offers a full-suite of shop management solutions,…

       News Association News

Young Professionals in the Aftermarket Spotlight: Devin TerMarsch
April 21, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Young Professionals in the Aftermarket (YPA) is an organization with a mission to act as the voice and the resource for the young professionals in the automotive industry. To further its mandate of ensuring the future growth and prosperity of…

       News Announcements

ASE chairman releases letter on new initiatives
April 20, 2021 by Christine Hogg

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has released a message from Mark Polke, chairman of the ASE board of directors. Polke, director of Bosch Workshop Concepts, North America for Robert Bosch LLC, discusses the new initiatives ASE has…