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News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsCharity & Fundraising University foundation dishes out most scholarship cash ever
July 27, 2021 by
Adam Malik
It was a record-setting year for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. The foundation handed out $706,250 in scholarships in 2021, all with the goal of helping build a strong and knowledgeable workforce. Recipients will be attending a two-year or…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry Trends How high specialty equipment sales rose last year
July 20, 2021 by
Adam Malik
It was a record-breaking year for specialty equipment sales in 2020 — and all signs are pointing to an even better 2021 and beyond. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) reported that, despite COVID-19 creating a roller coaster of a…
News Association News ASE explains why earning entry level credentials are important
July 14, 2021 by
Christine Hogg
ASE Entry-Level certification tests validate students’ readiness for the workforce and earning an Entry Level credential is the best first step in building career credentials as an automotive service professional, according to Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president. Geared toward…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & Service MEMA & AASA support President Biden’s executive order on the right to repair
July 9, 2021 by
Christine Hogg
The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association applaud President Biden for issuing an executive order today directing the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish new rules making it easier and cheaper for consumers to…
News Association News Cox Automotive raises more than $12,000 for Make-A-Wish Canada
July 9, 2021 by
Christine Hogg
Cox Automotive Canada’s team members attempted to “Climb Every Mountain” by walking a combined total of over two million steps and raising more than $12,000 in support of Make-A-Wish Canada. For the first time, Cox Automotive Canada joined its International…
News AnnouncementsAssociation News Schedule re-certification tests by June 30th, ASE says
June 25, 2021 by
Christine Hogg
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) encourages those whose certifications are expiring on June 30 to schedule their tests now to secure a confirmed time slot. More service technicians than usual are scheduling tests before their certifications expire…
News AnnouncementsAssociation News AAPEX 2021 announces CEOs to participate in Keynote Buyer Panel
June 23, 2021 by
Christine Hogg
AAPEX 2021 has assembled a Keynote Buyer Panel of well-known industry CEOs for an engaging discussion on key topics facing the automotive aftermarket industry. The panel discussion will take place during the Keynote Session at this year’s in-person event, Tuesday,…
News Association News AARO seeks to increase membership with new initiatives
May 10, 2021 by
Christine Hogg
The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) has made some recent developments that the organization’s president, Eric Mileham, hopes will drive up membership numbers. Mileham was appointed president of AARO in February 2020. “We’ve been making strides to increase our…
News Association News Young Professionals in the Aftermarket Spotlight: Devin TerMarsch
April 21, 2021 by
Christine Hogg
Young Professionals in the Aftermarket (YPA) is an organization with a mission to act as the voice and the resource for the young professionals in the automotive industry. To further its mandate of ensuring the future growth and prosperity of…
News Association News AutoCanada Inc. announces add-on offering of $100M senior notes
April 14, 2021 by
Christine Hogg
AutoCanada Inc., a multi-location North American automobile dealership group, intends to offer an additional $100 million aggregate principal amount of its existing 8.75 per cent senior unsecured notes due 2025. The notes will be offered and sold to “accredited investors”…
News Association News AIA Canada urges Canadians to demand access to vehicle data via petition
April 12, 2021 by
Christine Hogg
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has launched a petition on Change.org that has amassed more than 24,000 signatures to date, with a goal of reaching 100,000. The petition, called “Canadians: Demand Access to, and Control of, Your…
News Association News Automotive Parts Services Group announces expo dates
February 19, 2021 by
Christine Hogg
With a theme of “Go All In with The Group,” the Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) will hold its national membership conference and expo Apr. 12-16. The virtual event will bring together members of Federated Auto Parts and the…