The latest openings strengthen the Canadian Tire Corporation brand's Western Canada presence. (file photo) PartSource has expanded its presence in British Columbia with the opening of two new retail locations in Kelowna and Victoria. The company says the new stores...
Departing chairman Doug Wilson of Fat Guys Auto Parts in Thunder Bay, Ont., was honoured with the inaugural Dale Devlin Legacy Award for his significant contrbutions as chairman of Bestbuy Distributors. Bestbuy Distributors awarded the inaugural Dale Devlin Legacy...
As a delivery professional either working as a driver or in a supervisory role, doing your part to ensure the safety and reliable performance of your delivery fleet is paramount. Whether you’re running on all-season passenger tires, commercial-grade light truck (LT)...
Are Canadians learning to live with, and maybe even love, their aging cars? If ongoing “retrenchment” and persistent aftermarket performance are anything to judge by, the answer appears to be yes. For April, total Canadian new light vehicle sales reached an estimated...
Recent insights into U.S. aftermarket DIY trends may provide a window into potential shifts in Canada and clues for aftermarket businesses to watch closely. DIY aftermarket trends have long been an area of significant divergence between the U.S. and Canadian...
Rising fuel prices are influencing how Canadians plan their driving this summer, but the changes are unfolding against a much broader backdrop of household budget pressure, not just pain at the pump. A new survey from the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada found...
The 2026 HDAP Discount Auto Parts Trade Show held at The Michelangelo Banquet Centre in Hamilton, Ont., boasted exciting turnout in terms of attendance and success for exhibitors. The showroom appeared nearly at capacity with industry attendees viewing new products...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) As a jobber store, you understand the importance of sourcing, stocking and delivering the right automotive parts and components as quickly as possible to your local garages. That means inventory management, fast delivery and technical support are...
Local Strength, National Voice As CEO of Fountain Tire, the AIA Canada Chair has seen firsthand the importance of local decision-making as a foundational strength across the aftermarket. One of the defining characteristics of Canada’s automotive aftermarket is how...