Let me be clear: I do not know what Santa Claus drives when he’s not holding onto a set of reins with eight tiny reindeer on the other end. However, and it’s a big “however,” I do know that one of his elves drives a VW Tiguan. I know this because Santa was in the...
In today’s fast-paced automotive aftermarket, delivery professionals are under constant pressure to optimize logistics, reduce errors, and maintain customer satisfaction. With tighter delivery windows, and rising customer expectations, relying on spreadsheets or...
In this 8th Annual Aftermarket Intelligence Issue, Jobber Nation and Indie Garage once again team up to present what we believe is the most comprehensive review of critical market share and customer profile data in Canada’s aftermarket. Presented...
The latest announcements mark a significant shift for the B.C. government and are of note for the aftermarket. As recently at last May, B.C. was all-in on EVs, with Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, hosting an "EV drive and ride" event on the...
The 2025 federal budget—Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s first under Prime Minister Mark Carney—offers incremental progress on data rights and credential recognition, but stops short of delivering the targeted support Canada’s automotive aftermarket...
Wayne Gretzky entertained a full house of AAPEX keynote attendees with dozens of hockey tales, and some valuable lessons on leadership. In an conversation led by Dr. Kent MacDonald, President of Northwood University and a highly regarded leader in higher education,...
Emily Chung, on site at AutoNiche, which she sold in January 2025. The technician and business leader operated AutoNiche for 16 years. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has announced the appointment of Emily Chung as its new President and...
The late Albert (Al “A.J.”) Blair, a pioneering UAP Inc. executive, was among the inductees to the Hall of Fame at the Aftermarket Guild's event. At the October 2025 gala in Toronto, the Aftermarket Guild formally inducted its second Hall-of-Fame class, honouring...
The third quarter brought notable shifts in Canada’s light vehicle sales picture, with several key segments moving sharply in opposite directions — developments that carry clear implications for jobbers, distributors, and repair networks. According to data from...