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News Association NewsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesTraining & Apprenticeship Edmonton female technicians set new record
June 24, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Automotive Parts Distributors (APD) has announced the recent winners of the Highest Overall Achiever for the 1st Year Automotive Technician Apprentice at NAIT. This award recognizes the hard work of the automotive students enrolled in the 1st year NAIT technician program. The selection…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServicePeople & Profiles Bestbuy mourns William Elton
June 23, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
William Elton, or Mr. Bill (as he was fondly known) of Colonial Auto Parts in St. John’s, Newfoundland passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2015. Bill and his older brother Doug worked from a very early age for their…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServicePeople & Profiles Thomas Kane joins R.O. Writer
June 23, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
R.O. Writer, a provider of smart software solutions for automotive repair and tire shops, is pleased to welcome Tom Kane as its national sales director. With nearly 24 years of experience in the industry, Tom has a solid history of increasing…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & Service Uni-Select reorganizes corporate management structure
June 23, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Uni-Select Inc., closed the transaction for the sale of its Automotive USA and Beck/Arnley activities to Icahn Enterprises L.P., and is proceeding to a reorganization of its corporate management activities. This transaction changes the landscape of Uni-Select in North America…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & Service Dayco invests to improve customer service
June 22, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
Dayco announced it will expand its customer service capabilities, implement new supply chain systems and consolidate its United States distribution locations into one, larger distribution center in the Memphis, Tenn., area. “Due to the continued growth in demand for our…
News Association NewsEvents AIA met with Alberta government to discuss priorities and local memberships
June 22, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada members and staff met with government officials in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 15, to discuss priorities impacting its local membership. The meetings held during four separate sessions covered a number of issues such as…
News Association NewsEvents Canada’s connected car companies go on the road
June 19, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
This past week 15 Canadian connected car tech companies hit the road to display the technology they have to offer. The 15 companies travelled to Silicon Valley to showcase the best of Canada’s connected car technology to top automotive manufacturers. The Canadian Connected…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceTraining & Apprenticeship The Gates Corp. launches new Tools for Schools website
June 19, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
The Gates Corp. has launched a new website for its revamped Tools for Schools (T4S) program for educators. T4S is a free interactive resource program developed to provide the latest training information to automotive and heavy-duty instructors. The site has…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceEventsTraining & Apprenticeship NACE | CARS offers discount to qualifying repair shops and technicians
June 18, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
The Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) and International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) will offer a 50% discount to qualifying I-CAR and ASE repair shops and technicians. The 50% discount will apply for I-CAR Gold Class Shops &…
News Association NewsMilestones & Awards Motorcar Parts of America receives AutoZone award
June 18, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. has received AutoZone’s Extra Miler award for outstanding service. The award was presented at AutoZone’s Vendor Summit held recently in Memphis, Tennessee. The Extra Miler award is presented annually to a select group of AutoZone’s…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & Service SEMA announces board of directors election results
June 17, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has announced its board of directors election results. Wade Kawasaki of the Coker Group has been elected the chairman-elect of SEMA and joins the newly elected board members to help lead the association for…
News Association NewsEventsMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles Walter wins Business of the Year
June 16, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Walter Surface Technologies has received the award for High Technology and Innovation, as well as the grand prize, Business of the Year Award, from the West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce. The 30th Accolades Competition celebrates business excellence and…