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Claim Genius’ AI now accessible via Mitchell’s intelligent open platform
March 4, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Mitchell has just announced that Claim Genius’ artificial intelligence (AI) can now be accessed through the Mitchell Intelligent Open Platform (MIOP). This allows U.S. and Canadian carriers to use Mitchell Intelligent Estimating with Claim Genius computer vision algorithms—automatically producing partial…

       News Contests and Sweepstakes

Two new vehicles up for grabs in Auto Value’s New Ride Giveaway contest
March 3, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Auto Value has launched a 2021 New Ride Giveaway promotional sweepstakes. The promotion, which began on Mar. 1, will see two lucky technicians win a vehicle of their choice this spring. “Our grand prize winners will get to choose whether…

       News Auto Repair & Service

Premium Guard Inc. releases 2021 automotive filter catalogue
March 3, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Premium Guard Inc. has just released its new 2021 automotive filter catalogue. The catalog represents the most current application information available in the automotive filters business, featuring 142 new late model part numbers and expanded application coverage for older vehicles.…

       News Auto Repair & Service

WestPier named Canadian distributor of Petra Oil Company
March 3, 2021 by Christine Hogg

WestPier, a provider of lubrication products in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, has recently been selected as the Canadian distributor of Petra Oil Company (Houston, Texas – USA) products. “The addition of Petra products to our portfolio is significant. Their…

       News Auto Repair & Service

Future of autonomous vehicles remains uncertain, new report suggests
March 2, 2021 by Christine Hogg

The clock is ticking on important decisions that could help achieve the benefits of connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) vehicles, according to a new expert panel report from the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA). These vehicles have the potential…

       News Auto Repair & Service

Dayco expands off-highway product offering
March 2, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Dayco has expanded its off-highway market product offering. To grow share of market and better serve its distributors within the industry, the company finalized a comprehensive action plan that involved adding more than 47,000 new applications. “As part of a…

       News Auto Repair & Service

Shop of the Week: LADs Autopro
March 2, 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! Your name: David Dansereau…

       News Business deals and partnerships

Dana acquires Pi Innovo
March 2, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Dana Incorporated has acquired Pi Innovo LLC, a provider of embedded software solutions and electronic control units to support the light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. Dana previously held a non-controlling interest. Headquartered near Detroit, Michigan, the acquisition of…

       News Announcements

Time to update your wallpaper calendar
March 1, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Turnkey Media Solutions—publisher of CARS magazine and Jobber News—is making exclusive auto-related wallpaper calendars available for free download. A new image will be available at the beginning of each month. Stop missing appointments! Get your Turnkey wallpaper calendar today! MARCH…

       News Announcements

Standard Motor Products Inc. appoints new director of sales
March 1, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Standard Motor Products, Inc. has appointed Dave Illes as its new director of sales for the heavy duty aftermarket. Illes joins Standard Motor Products with more than 25 years of experience in the heavy duty and automotive aftermarket industries, most…

       News Announcements

Cox Automotive announces four new appointments
March 1, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Cox Automotive Canada has welcomed four industry leaders to its senior leadership team, reporting into Maria Soklis, president, Cox Automotive Canada & Cox Automotive Brazil. “These leaders will further strengthen and diversify our leadership capability through their vast knowledge and…

       News Announcements

SiriusXM Canada & GM Canada extend multi-year agreement
February 26, 2021 by Christine Hogg

SiriusXM Canada and General Motors of Canada (GM Canada) are pleased to announce a new multi-year agreement extending their longstanding relationship. As part of the new agreement, GM will increase installation of the SXM hardware in new vehicles, making the…