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News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Conical valve springs from Elgin
January 15, 2024 by
Adam Malik
Elgin Industries has introduced premium Elgin Pro-Stock conical valve springs engineered for General Motors LS Series and Chrysler Hemi performance engines. The new springs (#RV-107228Q16) feature a next-generation conical design for superior performance and durability while accommodating the peak valvetrain…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements TRW expands offerings
January 15, 2024 by
Adam Malik
TRW Brake Boosters now have 53 new part numbers, extending the range of ZF brake boosters to a wide range of European make vehicles in the U.S. and Canadian markets. ZF Aftermarket is also expanding its line of TRW Brake…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness deals and partnershipsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements What aftermarket companies could be sold in 2024?
January 12, 2024 by
Adam Malik
After a flurry of activity in 2023, what other deals could be in store for 2024 in the Canadian automotive aftermarket? Canada saw a pair of distributor giants announce their sales in 2023 with LKQ’s acquisition of Uni-Select and O’Reilly…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesFrom The MagazineIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements EV World: The future of EV charging
January 12, 2024 by
Steve Rogers
Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity, and the automotive industry is going through an enormous transformation because of that. Being an auto care business owner or professional, knowledge about what will happen in the future of electric vehicles is crucial.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology The 4 vehicle technologies you need to know
January 11, 2024 by
Adam Malik
Many new technologies are soon going to be heavily penetrating the new vehicle fleet and the aftermarket needs to be prepared to work with and accommodate them as they service vehicles equipped with the technology, urged an industry expert. Todd…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements How much new vehicles sales increased last year
January 11, 2024 by
Adam Malik
After a disappointing end to 2022, Canadian new vehicle sales in 2023 saw a solid rebound. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported sales of 1,664,000 units last year, a 12 per cent increase from the fewer than 1.5 million in 2022. The…
News Auto Repair & ServiceFrom The MagazineJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements From the Magazine: The biggest issue we’re facing
January 11, 2024 by
Erin Vaughan
Shop owners need to find technicians. There isn’t a lot of them. How do we find them? Here’s how we can start
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness deals and partnershipsBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsPodcastSupplier News & Announcements ASW Conversations: Canadian M&A: The Vast-O’Reilly deal and more
January 10, 2024 by
Adam Malik
2023 finished off with some major news: O’Reilly Automotive announced it had acquired Groupe Del Vasto, which operates Vast-Auto Distribution. We spoke to a few industry experts about the implications of the deal. One of them was Kumar Saha, a…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesFrom The MagazineIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements EV World: Today’s EV customers
January 10, 2024 by
Adam Malik
Older shoppers make up most electric vehicle customers. Industry veteran Darryl Croft shares his experiences of working with EV customers, how his company helps buyers find the right fit and what the aftermarket needs to do
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How AI can make you a better technician
January 9, 2024 by
Adam Malik
As vehicle technology only gets harder to navigate and more training is required, artificial intelligence can help along the way, experts suggested. And if you have lower-skilled technicians in your shop, AI can help make them better, they added. It…
News Auto Repair & ServiceFrom The MagazineJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsTraining & Apprenticeship From the Magazine: Misfire diagnosis
January 9, 2024 by
John Post
One method of finding no code or random misfires
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements In Memoriam: Doug Williams, 77
January 8, 2024 by
Adam Malik
The Canadian automotive aftermarket lost a big name last week. Doug Williams, founder of National Sales Inc., died on Jan. 2. According to posts from his son Sean and daughter Katie, he died surrounded by family at Greater Niagara General…