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How to make the most out of virtual training
June 17, 2021 by Christine Hogg

This article first appeared in the May/June issue of Jobebr News. To access the digital version, click HERE. Online learning is here to stay. But can it be done without experiencing virtual burnout? Before COVID-19 swept the globe, online training…

       News Announcements

Martins Industries develops in-house robot guide
June 17, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Martins Industries has added a new team member. Marty the Robot recently joined Martin Industries as the company’s official Internal Tour Guide. The Marty the Robot program was developed following multiple requests from the company’s Salesforce team and customers to…

       News Announcements

Schedule announced for 2021 ASE Virtual Instructor Training Conference
June 17, 2021 by Christine Hogg

The full agenda for the 2021 ASE Virtual Instructor Training Conference is now available. High school and college instructors from auto, truck and collision repair programs nationwide will receive more than 20 hours of technical update training during the conference,…

       News Business Management

How to create a simple digital marketing plan for your local automotive business
June 16, 2021 by Whit Norrad

This article first appeared in the May/June issue of Jobber News. Click HERE to access the digital version. As any business owner can attest, creating a strategic marketing plan is no easy feat. Do you wonder how to market yourself…

       News Business deals and partnerships

Standard Motor Products joins CADIA
June 16, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Standard Motor Products, Inc. has joined the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement (CADIA) to continue deploying initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Founded in 2017, CADIA is a non-profit organization with the mission of doubling the…

       News Announcements

Government of Canada invests in Hamilton-based clean automotive hub
June 15, 2021 by Christine Hogg

The integration of advanced technology across the automotive and aerospace sectors is transforming the way we travel and transport goods, while offering substantial environmental benefits by reducing emissions and moving us closer to a zero emissions future. Manufacturers integrating new…

       News Shop of the Week

Shop of the Week: SWC Automotive Inc.
June 15, 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: Steven Muir (I’m…

       News Announcements

CRC celebrates 50 years of Brakleen
June 14, 2021 by Christine Hogg

CRC Industries, Inc. is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its flagship brand, CRC Brakleen, the original aerosol brake parts cleaner. CRC is a leading global manufacturer of specialty products and formulations for maintenance and repair professionals and do-it-yourselfers since its…

       News Auto Repair & Service

Blockchain applications to increase efficiency & transparency in global mobility supply chain
June 14, 2021 by Christine Hogg

Mobility revolutions, like the recent shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), require a fast, safe, and secure supply chain. Emerging digital technologies present exciting opportunities to improve the manufacturing process and move parts around the world efficiently and transparently — ultimately…

       News Auto Repair & Service

NRS Brakes adds brake pads for Tesla Model Y
June 11, 2021 by Christine Hogg

NRS Brakes recently expanded its line of premium brake pads for the fully electric Tesla Model Y. With galvanized brake pads designed exclusively for electric vehicles, NRS Brakes offers the efficiency, versatility and reliability Tesla drivers have come to expect.…

       News Auto Repair & Service

John Bean introduces new Tru-Point app for enhanced augmented reality experience
June 11, 2021 by Christine Hogg

The new John Bean Tru-Point Augmented Reality (AR) Experience app lets shop owners and service technicians explore the new Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool in a whole new way. Using both 3D functionality and augmented reality via…

       News Auto Repair & Service

How to start your own in-house valet service
June 10, 2021 by Christine Hogg

This story first appeared in the April/May issue of CARS magazine. To access the digital magazine, click here.  Three Canadian shop owners offer insight on launching a pick-up/drop-off service amidst a global pandemic With COVID-19 still keeping the majority of…