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YouTube channel to test Shell Rotella gas-truck engine oil
September 10, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Shell Rotella Gas Truck Engine Oil is being put to the ultimate test in a video series produced by YouTube Channel The Fast Lane Truck. The Shell Rotella Gas Truck Torture Tests is a five-part series showcasing some of the…

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COMMENTARY: Are we at the end of the I.C.E. Age?
September 10, 2019 by Allen Schaeffer

What industry experts are saying about future of the internal combustion engine.

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CIAA to participate in AIA’s ASP associate program
September 9, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Members of the Canadian Independent Automotive Association (CIAA) have joined AIA Canada’s Automotive Service Associate Program (ASAP). ASAP was designed to give automotive service shops in Canada access to a range of products and services, including network and training opportunities…

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Gallery: NAPA hosts exciting 2019 XPO Sale in Montreal
September 9, 2019 by Allan Janssen

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AIA Ontario division raises $15,000 for High Fives For Kids
September 9, 2019 by Allan Janssen

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Lindertech to feature training for the whole shop
September 9, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Cochrane Automotive in Toronto has lined up four days of shop owner, service advisor, and technician training for the annual Lindertech fall training event. It will be held Oct. 2-5 – the first three days at John and Leah Cochranes…

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Forensics investigator joins Global Brake Safety Council
September 6, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Brian F. Chase, the lead forensics investigator and expert witness in the Oct. 2018 New York limousine crash, has joined the Global Brake Safety Council. The case he is still involved in, the New York limo crash, was the deadliest vehicle…

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Kia Canada welcomes Sungwon Kwon as new president, CEO
September 6, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Kia Canada Inc. has a new president and CEO. Sungwon Kwon joins Kia Canada from his previous role with the Americas Group at Kia Motors Corporation in Korea. He takes over from Kyle Lee who is leaving Kia Canada Inc.…

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Mahle to integrate all remaining Behr Hella activities Jan. 1
September 6, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Following the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Behr Hella Service (BHS) by Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Mahle Aftermarket, all existing activities of BHS will be integrated into Mahle on Jan. 1, 2020. The integration will give Mahle a broad portfolio…

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StatsCan releases profile of self-employed Canadians
September 6, 2019 by Allan Janssen

About one in seven Canadian workers were self-employed in 2018 – accounting for 15% of total employment – according to a new report from Statistics Canada. That’s up from 12% in 1976. More notably, the number of women entrepreneurs is…

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Slight uptick in vehicle sales may not be enough to save the year
September 5, 2019 by Allan Janssen

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants is reporting that, for the first time in 17 months, the Canadian market reported a year-over-year increase in new vehicle sales. According to DesRosiers, a total of 182,040 new units were sold in August 2019, up just…

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Continental names new western sales manager
September 5, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Continental has named Gary P. Mercer as Western Sales Manager. In this role, Mercer will manage Continental’s aftermarket program for the traditional warehouse distributor network. Mercer will work with all of Continental aftermarket product lines including TPMS sensors and service…