Ray Proulx, Chair of the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation, has issued a challenge to the industry to raise funds and help youth-oriented programs the Foundation helps support in communities across Canada. “We felt as a group that we had to do something different if...
Lordco Auto Parts. known as Canada's largest privately held automotive aftermarket distributor and a dominant player in Western Canada, has announced plans for its 31st Annual Tradeshow to be held April 2021. For the second year in a row, the Lordco Auto Parts Annual...
With apologies to all who have yet to come to terms with the fact that summer is over, as we head into a winter driving season, the professional delivery driver will be called upon to keep the wheels of the industry, and their community, rolling. As imperative as that...
For the third time, young builder Matteo Medoro has risen to the top of the list in competition. This time, the Edmonton builder's 1947 Dodge truck creation was named the top truck entry in the Masterpieces of Metal contest. In each of the past two years, the autobody...
By Norm Rose, Excel Sales Consulting With all the ways COVID-19 has changed how we do business day to day, your stores are likely looking a little different today than in the past. However, your levels of customer service should be as high, or even higher than ever....
Uni-Select Inc. announced the winners of its annual Canadian Automotive Group Awards for its top Canadian supply partners. This year, Uni-Select honoured Brake Parts Inc LLC as the recipient of the Diamond Award, the highest recognition granted to a supplier...
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has launched a Your Car.Your Data.Your Choice." web page designed to be a one stop site where any automotive aftermarket professional who was concerned about vehicle data could go to learn more about the issue and...
Ford and Hyundai came away as the big winners in the 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards. After hundreds of hours of test drives, research and evaluation, NACTOY's independent jurors voted for Hyundai Elantra, as the North...
Despite the effects that the pandemic has had on many aftermarket operations, a recent survey by NPD showed that do-it-yourself business is up markedly. This bodes well for shops with retail showrooms, but store design can have a real impact on performance. However,...