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News Jobbers & WDsMilestones & Awards Uni-Select Announces the Winners of Supplier Awards in Canada
October 20, 2016 by
Steve Pawlett
Uni-Select Inc. has announced its Canadian Supplier Award winners. “At Uni-Select, we deeply value the quality of the relationship we have with our suppliers. They are a fundamental component of our Corporation’s success and this is why it is important…
News Auto Repair & Service IDUSA launches new website
October 20, 2016 by
CARS Magazine
International Distributors USA Inc. (IDUSA) has launched a new website for their Premium Guard brand of automotive filters and supplies. The new site is available in English or Spanish and includes a filter look-up powered by ShowMeTheParts. The search function allows…
News Auto Repair & Service NASCAR Technical Institute Partners with FCA US LLC to offer Mopar TEC training program
October 20, 2016 by
CARS Magazine
Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI), in partnership with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) US LLC, has begun to offer its Mopar Technical Education Curriculum (Mopar TEC) advanced training program at its NASCAR Technical Institute campus. The 12-week Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training program,…
News Auto Repair & Service Rick Martineau hired as director of education for ConsuLab
October 19, 2016 by
CARS Magazine
Rick Martineau has been hired as director of education for ConsuLab. In this role, Rick will oversee all educational needs for the company. “It is with great pleasure that we welcome back Rick Martineau to the ConsuLab team,” said ConsuLab…
News Event NewsEvents 1969 Raybestos Mustang on display at BPI booth 3638
October 19, 2016 by
CARS Magazine
World-renowned car builder Jeff Schwartz will be traveling to Las Vegas with his latest classic build, the award-winning Raybestos 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback. Schwartz, president of Woodstock, Ill.-based Schwartz Performance, will be on hand with the one-of-a-kind classic car during…
News Auto Repair & Service COMMENT: Sticky steering
October 18, 2016 by
Allan Janssen
Tackling ‘memory steer’ starts with taking a close look at the most recently completed chassis work. Often that’s where the problem started.
News Market Research & Statistics Over two thirds of drivers concerned about night driving
October 17, 2016 by
Steve Pawlett
A new survey released from Sylvania Automotive Lighting, found that more than two thirds (70%) of drivers are increasingly concerned about driving at night. Conducted online in June 2016 by KRC Research on behalf of Sylvania Automotive Lighting, the findings indicate…
News Auto Repair & ServiceSupplier News & Announcements Permatex unveils new website
October 17, 2016 by
CARS Magazine
Permatex says its new website has been specifically designed to help customers learn about the solutions available for their threadlocking, gasketing, sealing, and general maintenance problems. The new features include a search function called, ‘Find Your Solution’, which helps customers locate…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsEvents Life-long car lover wins Armor All’s “Get Your Shine On” grand prize
October 17, 2016 by
CARS Magazine
Grand prize winner of Armor All’s “Get Your Shine On” contest, Mark Tanney of Orillia, Ontario is set to receive a 2016 Mini Cooper 3-Door Convertible valued at approximately $27,990 CDN. “My buddies have always kidded me because I take…
News Supplier News & Announcements Tesla Dominates U.S. Luxury Sedan Sales
October 17, 2016 by
Steve Pawlett
Tesla Motors Co. is facing some serious challenges keeping up with its ever-expanding ambitions, but one thing is certain: It’s selling a lot of luxury cars. Tesla’s U.S. sales of its Model S sedan jumped 59% over the same quarter…
News Jobbers & WDs Bestbuy is encouraging students in the Canadian automotive industry
October 16, 2016 by
Steve Pawlett
Bestbuy Distributors is launching a Student Scholarship Program effective immediately for young people with bright minds and enthusiasm who are pursuing a future in the Canadian automotive industry. “As part of Bestbuy’s commitment to give back and encourage future growth…
News Auto Repair & Service ‘Search for a Champion’ sponsorship contest expanded for 2017
October 14, 2016 by
CARS Magazine
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Champion brand is extending its ‘Search for a Champion’ sponsorship contest to an additional audience and increasing the program’s awards payout for 2017. The contest will open for entries Nov. 2, 2016, at www.SearchForAChampion.com. Search for a Champion in…