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News Milestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Continental plant in Quebec earns major certification
October 24, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Continental’s industrial hose plant in Granby, Que. has received a major sanitary standards certification from the independent U.S. organization 3-A SSI for a selected range of food and beverage hoses. The 3-A SSI is an independent, non-profit organization that leads…
News Milestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Point S Canada, Unimax celebrates 40 years
October 2, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
More than 300 retailers and suppliers attended Point S Canada/Unimax Tire’s 40th anniversary celebration in Lisbon, Portugal, Sept. 12-15. It was the company’s biggest annual convention ever. A number of special activities and upscale dinners were organized to offer…
News Market Research & StatisticsMilestones & AwardsOE news Lexus earns most J.D. Power Resale Value Awards
September 20, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Carmakers with the most models with category-leading resale value belong to Lexus, Honda, Toyota, and Porsche, according to J.D. Power. Lexus earned six model-level awards in this year’s J.D. Power Resale Value assessment. Its models – Lexus CT, Lexus RC,…
News Lead StoryMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles What made her stay behind the counter for 40 years?
August 28, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Karen Cust of Morinville Bumper to Bumper says it was the challenge, the rewards, and, most of all, the people.
News Association NewsInternational NewsMilestones & AwardsTraining & Apprenticeship North American Council of Automotive Teachers names Top Educator
August 14, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Once a year Mitchell 1 awards one of the nation’s top automotive teachers and this year they recognize Jon Kisby for his commitment to educational excellence in the automotive repair industry. As Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year, Kirby received…
Feature Business ManagementJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles Our Jobber of the Year: It’s All About the Customer
August 8, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
By Adam Malik At the end of the day, it’s all about your customer. Drew Currie, manager of Motorcade Industries’ Mississauga West branch, says what’s a jobber for if not to help make repair shop businesses better, meet customer needs…
Feature Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles Lacombe Auto Service: Our 2019 Shop of the Year
July 30, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
By Allan Janssen When we choose the CARS magazine Shop of the Year, we’re looking for businesses that have had some significant change over the last 12 months. We didn’t expect to find shop owners that have engineered a total…
News Event NewsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements CRP wins Business Innovation award at ReMaTec show
July 30, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
CRP Industries has earned the prestigious Best Reman Business Innovation Award at the ReMaTec trade show, held in Amsterdam in June. The award, which was given during the Remanufacturer of the Year Awards in June 2019, recognizes CRP Industries for…
News Milestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Castrol signs new deal with Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières
July 25, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Castrol will be the official and exclusive lubricant of Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R). The new partnership, announced this week, will be effective for the GP3R’s 2019 NASCAR and road course weekend, Aug. 9 to 11. Castrol Canada has…
News Auto Repair & ServiceMilestones & Awards Master Mechanic to focus on growth under new ownership
July 23, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
By Allan Janssen The new president of the Ontario-based Master Mechanic repair shop franchise says he brings a background in franchising that will help the company grow in the coming years. Todd Wylie joined the company earlier this year, shortly…
News Jobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles Auto Value names new U.S. Tech of the Year
July 22, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Auto Value’s U.S. technician of the year has been selected, joining Canadian winner Ryan Booker and Mexican winner Abelardo Portillo Alvarado as the company’s top technicians in North America. The U.S. winner, Jason Jackson of Automotive Excellence in California, was…
News Milestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements NAPA AutoCare recognized as certified Kukui partner
July 18, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Software maker Kukui has recognized the NAPA AutoCare banner program as a Certified Kukui Partner. The program recognizes organizations that “go above and beyond” to raise the image of the industry and give back to the communities they serve. Certified…