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VDO blower motors for HVAC systems
September 28, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket will now offer a line of VDO blower motors for direct replacement on modern utility vans. The VDO HVAC system blower motors line offers model coverage for Chevrolet City Express, Dodge / Mercedes Sprinter, Ford…

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Inroble Adds Police-Duty Rotors
February 18, 2014 by Auto Service World

Inroble has announced the addition of  Ultra Plus Police brake rotors that are designed and engineered for law enforcement vehicles. Heavy and constant braking could significantly damage and shorten a rotor’s life span. That’ s why Inroble has came out with…

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Ed Coates, Founder Lordco Auto Parts
February 18, 2014 by Auto Service World

Ed Coates, founder and owner of B.C. auto parts chain Lordco Auto Parts, has passed away suddenly at the age of 65. Coates was regarded as a leader in the Canadian automotive aftermarket and his Lordco Auto Parts is the…

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Worlds Largest Refrigerated Truck Company Signs LNG Agreement With Shell
February 13, 2014 by Auto Service World

World’s largest refrigerated trucking company continues integration of natural gas trucks into its fleet by signing sizeable LNG fueling agreement with Shell. Zach England, chief operating officer of C. R. England, has announced a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) bulk…

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Mazda3 Receives ALG 2014 Canadian Residual Value Award
February 13, 2014 by Auto Service World

 The all-new 2014 Mazda3 has beed awarded a 2014 Canadian Residual Value Award for the Compact Car segment by ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. “For consumers, a vehicle’s rate of depreciation is the single largest…

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OEMs To Play A Significant Role In NACE/CARS 2014
February 13, 2014 by Auto Service World

Chrysler and Mopar, Ford, General Motors and ACDelco, Honda, and Nissan have committed to a strong presence at NACE/CARS 2014, each with larger exhibits than in recent years. “The car manufacturers have the most current information and knowledge on the…

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Continental Inks Acquisition of Veyance
February 10, 2014 by Auto Service World

Continental, an international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer and industrial partner headquartered in Hanover, Germany, has announced an agreement with The Carlyle Group, Washington D.C., to acquire Veyance Technologies Inc., Fairlawn, Ohio, for approximately 1.9 billion USD. While Veyance is well…

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Bosch Announces Settlement with ADM21 Co. Ltd.
February 7, 2014 by Auto Service World

Robert Bosch LLC has announce that it has reached a mutually satisfactory settlement with ADM21 Co. Ltd. (Korea). The settlement ends the patent infringement lawsuit that Bosch filed against ADM in the United States District Court for the District of…

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BMW AND Mini Transmission Strategy Revealed
February 5, 2014 by Auto Service World

New-generation Minis and future BMWs with front-wheel drive will all use automatic transmissions from Aisin AW, according to a leading engineer from the German luxury car manufacturer. Presenting a paper on BMW’s latest powertrain strategy at the CTI Symposium on…

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Meineke Canada Acquires 12 CAA Car Care Centres in Ontario
February 4, 2014 by Auto Service World

Meineke Canada, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive companies, has announced that it has purchased 12 CAA Car Care Centres formerly owned and operated by CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO). The acquisition will allow Meineke to expand…

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Automotive students will show off their mechanical know-how at the Canadian International AutoShow
February 4, 2014 by Auto Service World

Automotive tech students from 22 GTA high schools will test their knowledge and mechanical aptitude in a high-octane skills competition at the Canadian International AutoShow on Media Day, Feb. 13. With a record number of schools participating, it promises to…

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NACE/CARS 2014 is Taking Shape
January 31, 2014 by Auto Service World

The NACE/CARS 2014 conference and exposition, North America’s largest auto collision and service repair event, is approaching fast. This year’s event will be held in Detroit at COBO Center July 30-August 2, with other industry meetings taking place throughout the…