The marquee annual charity golf tournament in the automotive aftermarket in Canada hit new heights at its recent event. Shad’s R&R raised $180,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, handing over the biggest cheque it ever has on June 22 at Woodington…
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…
Perhaps the greatest point guard in the history of professional basketball will be at AAPEX this fall delivering the keynote. Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be in Las Vegas on October 31 this year to speak to attendees about “The Magic…
After four straight years of cancellations, organizers say the Vancouver International Auto Show is set to return in 2024. Last held in 2019, the show is the top-attended auto show in Western Canada and the group is describing the return…
Supplier executives from across the automotive aftermarket gathered in Chicago last week to learn all about the latest challenges hitting the industry these days. On April 11, the day before the official start of the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Vision Conference,…
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…
NAPA’s associate owners from Ontario got together last weekend in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario for their annual conference. About 35 owners plus managers representing more than 60 stores in the province members gathered at the Queen’s Landing hotel in the picturesque town.…
The Canadian International AutoShow returned to Toronto after a multi-year COVID-forced hiatus. The 50th edition of the show celebrated its in-person return during Media Day on Feb. 16, the day before the show officially opened to the public. While organizers…
The last issue of the year for 2022 of Jobber News has arrived. It should have already reached your mailbox, where you can read all about the Jobber of the Year, Fortin’s Supply. If not, be sure to check out…
The New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) has announced the cancellation of the Vancouver International Auto Show. It was set to run March 22-26 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Organizers said the “difficult decision” was made due to…
It was a day full of engagement with the aftermarket for students from Georgian College’s Automotive Business School of Canada. The 15th edition of Student Aftermarket Day was hosted by the Young Professionals in the Aftermarket, a branch of the…
Another event is in the books, with one announcing big plans for 2023