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Joy-ride test drive captured on dash cam
April 19, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Mercedes-Benz Canada responds to incident of inappropriate test-drive.

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Techs get pink slip after speedy test drive
April 19, 2018 by The Canadian Press

A pair of technicians at a Winnipeg garage have been fired after a dash camera caught them swearing, speeding and mocking a customer’s culture during a road test to check his vehicle’s performance. At one point the three-minute video captured…

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Mevotech wins with NAPA Sales Leadership Award
April 19, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

At the annual Vendor Summit meeting in Atlanta this year Mevotech was given the Sales Leadership Award from the National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA). This award is presented to companies who provide the highest level of leadership and excellence in…

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Ideal Supply Barrie Trade Show 2018
April 19, 2018 by Adam Malik

  Ideal Supply’s Barrie Trade Show at the Barrie Molson Centre from 2-8 p.m. It has been extended an extra day, running April 25 and 26.

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Total gives away new car in Canada-wide promotion
April 19, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Amanda Poyser of Kitchener, Ont. took the top prize in Total Canada’s “Be a Total Winner” promotion.

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Supporting Women in Trades Conference
April 18, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum – Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage This event is designed to bring together up to 300 delegates and a broad range of organizations undertaking work to attract, prepare, up-skill and support women in the skilled trades. Our…

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Monroe suspension conversion kit parts 
April 18, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Tenneco has released four new Monroe suspension conversion kit part numbers that can be applied to more SUV vehicles. With the kits technicians can convert worn air spring, hydraulic self-levelling, and electronic suspensions to conventional mechanical suspensions without having to…

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AIA releases labour market study
April 18, 2018 by Adam Malik

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has published a first-of-its-kind labour market report focusing on trends and issues in the aftermarket industry. Through four bilingual surveys that targeted frontline workers and managers in the collision and mechanical sectors, Labour Market…

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Akebono adds territory sales manager
April 18, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Akebono has expanded its territory sales team with the announcement of new territory sales leader of the U.S. central region aftermarket business, Dom Ramirez. Ramirez got his bachelor of business administration degree from Governors State University and later earned his…

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Prestone releases new products for import vehicles  
April 18, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Prestone has launched a new line of antifreeze products made specifically for Asian and European cars.  The new line features three products; one for Honda and Nissan vehicles; one for Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles; and one for…

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Tenneco continues Quick-Strut expansion
April 17, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Tenneco is continuing its expansion of Monroe Quick-Strut assembly product offering with the introduction of 54 part numbers to be used in over 3.8 million vehicles registered within North America. In addition, the company has also released 10 Monroe OESpectrum…

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Critters take over in latest episode of EyeSpy
April 17, 2018 by Adam Malik

Mother Nature takes centre stage this time. We’re highlighting those moments when animals find their way into and under vehicle components in the latest episode of EyeSpy: Rabbits and Rats and Snakes, Oh My! Techs have been snapping photos and…