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News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsOE newsVehicle Technology Volkswagen putting battery plant in Ontario
March 16, 2023 by
Emily Atkins
The Volkswagen Group and its battery company PowerCo have selected St. Thomas, Ontario, to establish Volkswagen’s first overseas gigafactory for cell manufacturing. Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s largest automakers, with US$295.8 billion in revenue (C$406 billion) in 2022.…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology National body joins international R2R movement
March 9, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Bestbuy welcomes new member
March 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Right Choice Auto Parts has joined Bestbuy Distributors as a full member shareholder. Right Choice is owned by Joe and Bobbi White in Miramichi, New Brunswick. In the announcement, Bestbuy highlighted that the store recently moved into a bigger facility…
News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Mercedes-Benz brings electric Sprinter vans to Canada
February 17, 2023 by
Emily Atkins
Canadian delivery fleets will have a new electric option starting in the second half of the year. Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching an all-new electric Sprinter cargo van with a 400-kilometre range. The vehicle is a long-wheelbase (170 inches) cargo van…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Jeff Lee to lead Spectra’s Canadian aftermarket sales
February 13, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Spectra Premium Mobility Solutions announced that Jeff Lee will lead the company’s Canadian sales aftermarket division as director of sales – Canada. He has been with Spectra Premium since 2011. In that time, he has held various positions, including territory…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements New sales director for JNPSoft OptiCat
February 13, 2023 by
Adam Malik
JNPSoft OptiCat announced that Mark Nasra will be joining the company as its director of sales for North America. He will draw on his more than 20 years of automotive experience to provide exceptional service and innovative tools to help…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Scott Cleroux joins First Brands
February 10, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Long-time Canadian automotive aftermarket veteran Scott Cleroux has joined First Brands Group as its Canadian vice president of business development. Cleroux was most recently Canadian sales manager with Spectra Premium — a company where he had spent 32 years. He…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness deals and partnershipsBusiness Management AARO, CFIB partner up
February 9, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness deals and partnershipsBusiness expansion In Motion Brands, CrashBay set up partnership
February 9, 2023 by
Adam Malik
In Motion Brands announced a strategic partnership with CrashBay.com. The company will deliver a state-of-the-art digital showroom for both tire and wheel e-commerce, along with a national service network of automotive service providers facilitating the procurement and installation of tire…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsCollisionPeople & Profiles AIA Canada names new collision director
February 6, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Dayco names new aftermarket leader
January 30, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Craig Frohock has joined Dayco Aftermarket and Belts as its new chief executive officer. He will report to the board of Dayco, which manufactures engine product and drive systems in automotive, heavy-duty and industrial markets. Most recently, Frohock was group…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements NGK announces name change
January 27, 2023 by
Adam Malik
NGK Spark Plugs Canada will be known as Niterra Canada Ltd. as of April 1. The ignition and sensor specialist announced the name change late last year but had not picked the date for the new name to be official.…