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News Eye SpyNews Oddities EYE SPY: A box full of clamps… and it still wasn’t enough!
June 10, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
It took a box full of clamp – 15 in total – to secure the exhaust pipe on this mid 90s Chevrolet pickup. This picture was sent in a while ago by Mike Devries of VIP Autopro on Wharncliffe Road…
News Auto Repair & ServiceMarket Research & StatisticsTraining & ApprenticeshipVehicle Technology We’re on the cusp of an EV boom, analysts agree
May 23, 2019 by
Adam Malik
Challenge will fall to repairers to understand the different drivetrain technologies.
News Jobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements GPC to acquire the balance of Australia-based parts distributor
May 22, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Genuine Parts Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 65 percent stake of Inenco Group, headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The company previously purchased a 35 percent stake in Inenco in spring 2017, and held the opportunity…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness Management COMMENTARY: Looking for good techs? Try building your own
May 16, 2019 by
Marc Sleaford
Guest columnist Marc Sleaford suggest that in these difficult times, you have to hire for attitude, and train for skill.
News Event NewsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & AnnouncementsTraining & Apprenticeship Mister Transmission honours long-serving franchisees and technicians
April 2, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Mister Transmission held its annual general meeting in Toronto this weekend. More than 100 Mister Transmission franchisees and their employees attended the full-day event, representing about 45 stores from across Canada. The event feature awards, supplier presentations, and plenty of…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Lyft enters repair shop business
March 28, 2019 by
Adam Malik
The aftermarket is now facing competition from Lyft. The ride-sharing company recently opened its first auto repair shop in San Francisco with plans to expand to major cities across the United States later this year hinted at plans to do…
News Market Research & StatisticsVehicle Technology Report calls for increase in electric buses
March 22, 2019 by
The Canadian Press
A new report by a green energy think-tank calls for increased investment in electric buses to both reduce emissions and boost Canada’s growing manufacturing base of the vehicles. The report by Clean Energy Canada says that while Canada is a…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsLegislation RegulationsSupplier News & Announcements What affects you in the federal budget
March 20, 2019 by
Adam Malik
The federal budget proposed by the Liberal government promises a lot of things, but what does it mean for the automotive aftermarket? There’s nothing carved out specifically for the industry, but there are items that are of interest to business…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsLegislation Regulations Liberals boost infrastructure cash to cities, broadband in budget
March 20, 2019 by
Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
The Trudeau Liberals are making another end-run on the provinces in their bid to spend infrastructure money, citing problems with getting projects off the ground as a reason to deliver $2.2 billion more directly to cities. Tuesday’s budget announced a…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements APD takes tour of Italy
March 6, 2019 by
Adam Malik
Edmonton-based Automotive Parts Distributors wrapped up a 10-day trip to Italy as part of its incentive travel program. The trip combined historic and iconic cities with stops along the scenic countryside. The 40-client group make visits to the Ferrari Museum…
News AnnouncementsContests and SweepstakesMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles Auto Care Association, ASE names latest “World Class Technicians”
March 1, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Two Canadians are on the Auto Care Association’s annual list of World Class Technicians. Kit Mak of Vancouver, B.C., and Mark Robinson of Mississauga, Ont. were on the list of 45 technicians across North America given the 2019 World Class…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness launch YourMechanic brings its mobile repair services to Canada
February 21, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Aggressive expansion plans target fleet managers as well as individual car owners.