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Let’s recap Industry Week 2023 in Vegas

Adam Malik — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:30:31 +0000

If you missed out on Industry Week in Las Vegas, here are your highlights. The week kicked off with an opening night reception at the Sands Expo, where AAPEX was being held. In the foyer of the second floor, hundreds…

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Right to repair makes major move in U.S.

Adam Malik — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:25:37 +0000

Canadians also saw a step forward in their pursuit of access to vehicle data

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I-CAR boosts Canadian welding training

Adam Malik — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:15:23 +0000

I-CAR Canada announced a partnership with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) to increase welding training opportunities across the country. The partnership will see CWB lend its training facilities in Milton, Ontario, and Nisku, Alberta, as well as instructors nationwide…

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Industry heavyweights ready to share knowledge

Adam Malik — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:15:04 +0000

When it comes to big names in the automotive aftermarket, they don’t get too much bigger than this. Bill Long, president and CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, Larry Pavey, CEO of the Automotive Parts Services Group (also known…

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NHTSA wants extended seat belt reminders

Adam Malik — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:15:27 +0000

That ding-ding-ding-ding noise you hear when you don’t put on your seatbelt or take it off while the vehicle is in motion could get longer and apply to more occupants. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

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Here’s the ACC board for 2023-2024

Adam Malik — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:30:24 +0000

Several new faces a joining the board of directors at the Automotive Communications Council as changes were announced for the 2023-2024 year. At the top will be some familiar faces. Shawn Collins, founder of the Extend Group, will serve as…

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New multi-cleaner from Mueller-Kueps

Adam Malik — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:15:46 +0000

Mueller-Kueps’ new Multi-Cleaner is meant to easily clean brakes, exhaust and more. It comes with replaceable heads so users don’t need to buy multiple tools. The tool comes with two different sized attachments: 40 mm and 50 mm. The abrasive…

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Pushback against right to repair pact continues

Adam Malik — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:30:21 +0000

Auto Care Alliance questions why ASA now supports R2R after decades of opposition

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Right to repair pact rejected by major players

Adam Malik — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:30:39 +0000

Auto Care Association, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers criticize deal they say has holes and lacks teeth

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20 years for B.C.’s oil recycling efforts

Adam Malik — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:30:36 +0000

Interchange Recycling, formerly known as the BC Used Oil Management Association, is marking 20 years of collecting and recycling used motor oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze and antifreeze containers in British Columbia. The group was formed in 2003…

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Startup challenge focuses on aftermarket innovation

Adam Malik — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:15:13 +0000

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is looking for new technology innovations that will impact the automotive aftermarket as part of a new challenge it will host at its fall conference. The opportunity is designed for emerging aftermarket technology startups. Three leading venture…

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MACS adds education members to board

Adam Malik — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:30:08 +0000

The Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS) is adding several new seats to its board to signal its dedication to training. Four education board member seats will be added to the MACS board of directors, the group recently announced. Two…

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AIA Canada releases new e-tailing report

Adam Malik — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:29:43 +0000

Who’s buying parts online? What are they buying? What sites are most popular? Those questions and more are being answered in AIA Canada’s latest report, Buying parts and fluids online: A look at consumer automotive e-tailing in Canada Released today,…

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Here’s what shop training will be at AAPEX

Adam Malik — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:15:11 +0000

We’re less than five months away from the biggest North American gathering for the automotive aftermarket and a slew of training opportunities have been announced. Joe’s Garage will return to this year’s AAPEX show, featuring training for shop owners, service…

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JNP Soft Opticat partners with MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers

Adam Malik — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:31:01 +0000

A new strategic partnership between JNPSoft OptiCat and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers will offer value-added benefits MEMA will offer unique incentives on JNPSoft OptiCat licensed products, access to resources and trade information for new members of its aftermarket suppliers group. “MEMA…

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Here’s who’s on the AIA Canada board

Adam Malik — Thu, 04 May 2023 10:29:40 +0000

It’s official: The head of AIA Canada’s board of directors executive committee will be known as ‘chair’ with Shannon Spano taking the helm. The title change will remain in place — new buttons identifying the position denote ‘chair’ instead of…

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What you may have missed at AIA Canada’s conference

Adam Malik — Wed, 03 May 2023 10:30:30 +0000

It was a day chock full of expertise, insights, tips and knowledge at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s National Conference. Held in Toronto near the airport, speakers in the main hall or in breakout sessions gave the latest information…

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From the Magazine: Incoming AIA Canada Chair: ‘Lift while you climb’

Adam Malik — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:30:25 +0000

Shannon Spano, incoming chair of AIA Canada, wants to be a leader for young industry pros, while making the aftermarket more welcoming

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Enhanced Media: AIA Canada Incoming Chair, March 2022

Adam Malik — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:00:16 +0000

Thanks for checking out the enhanced media segment for the March 2023 issue of Jobber News. We bring you more of our conversation between managing editor Adam Malik and Shannon Spano, incoming chair of AIA Canada. As chair, she will…

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Event Recap: MWACA Vision 2023

Adam Malik — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:20:45 +0000

It was a packed weekend for the Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo 2023, hosted by the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA). In partnership with the Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Texas and Florida Auto Care Alliance groups, the event from March 2-5 saw…

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National body joins international R2R movement

Adam Malik — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:45:07 +0000

The global automotive right to repair movement calling for a legislated solution now has the backing of Canada. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada joined other national bodies in the fight for right to repair legislation. In an announcement released…

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AARO, CFIB partner up

Adam Malik — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:20:17 +0000

A new partnership between the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business will give AARO members free membership to the CFIB. Members will have access to CFIB offerings, such as business support, savings programs and…

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AIA Canada names new collision director

Adam Malik — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:10:35 +0000

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada announced the appointment of Stuart “Stu” Klein to the newly created position of senior director of collision. He will join the senior leadership team and help AIA Canada’s efforts involving the collision sector of…

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Labour rate: If you raise it, will they still come?

Adam Malik — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:30:27 +0000

Will any of your customers actually balk at an increase in your labour rate? One shop owner coach bets very few — and maybe no one — will. In fact, a number of attendees of a recent webinar reported that…

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Find shop info across Canada with new AIA tool

Adam Malik — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:20:39 +0000

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada launched a new tool that plots tens of thousands of shop locations across the country. The Auto Care Landscape in Canada tool is an online interactive map that shows locations of more than 25,000…

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Here are ASE’s new officers

Adam Malik — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:30:19 +0000

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its officers for its 2023 board of directors. During the annual ASE board meeting held in Arizona, the following officers were elected: Chair – Homer Hogg, vice president, truck service,…

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Here’s how aftermarket suppliers will now be represented

Adam Malik — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:25:55 +0000

MEMA announces a new structure and brand that will see three groups come together as one to focus on aftermarket priorities together

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UAF’s new officers for 2023

Adam Malik — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:20:26 +0000

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) board of trustees has elected its officers for fiscal year 2023. The official confirmation vote was held during the UAF board of trustees meeting at the end of October in Las Vegas ahead…

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YPA gathers for holiday cheer

Adam Malik — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:20:36 +0000

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cars Magazine & Jobber News (@autoserviceworld) Members from the automotive aftermarket gathered in Toronto to celebrate the holidays. AIA Canada’s Young Professionals in the Aftermarket Committee hosted its annual…

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Aftermarket group restructures for stronger voice

Adam Malik — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:15:30 +0000

Three aftermarket-related groups will combine into one branch under restructured organization

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