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Quebec’s Bill 29 could enshrine Right to Repair: AIA Canada

Quebec’s Bill 29 could enshrine Right to Repair: AIA Canada

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) welcomes the tabling of Bill 29, an Act to protect consumers against programmed obsolescence and promote durability, reparability and maintenance of goods, by Québec Minister of Justice Simon Jolin-Barrette....

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Advance Auto Parts reports Q1 results

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 22, 2023.. Tom Greco, president and...

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JNPSoft OptiCat partners with MEMA aftermarket suppliers    

JNPSoft OptiCat and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership. With this dynamic alliance, the firms are equipped to offer unique incentives on JNPSoft OptiCat licensed products, access to resources and trade information for new...

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Kal Tire acquires Frisby Tire’s Ottawa-area stores

Two of Canada’s oldest family-owned tire businesses have announced that Kal Tire, which opened its first store in British Columbia 70 years ago, has acquired Frisby Tire, a household name for many Ottawa drivers since the 1920s. As of May 27, Frisby Tire’s five retail...

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Magic Johnson to speak at AAPEX 2023

AAPEX has announced that Earvin “Magic” Johnson, NBA Hall of Famer, member of the original Dream Team and Olympic Gold medalist, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s event in Las Vegas.  During his athletic career, Johnson earned five NBA...

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The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast: EV Collection

The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast: EV Collection

The influx of the EV has certainly been a topic of much discussion in the automotive aftermarket, even if it's very early days yet for much in the way or robust business. We have, of course, been tracking the developments and as producers of The Great Canadian...

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AAM Group launches new streaming video service

The AAM Group has launched a new video streaming service, N-Store TV, available free to automotive aftermarket resellers affiliated with either the Performance Corner or Total Truck Centers program. N-Store TV is a playlist of informative and brief product videos...

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AIA Canada, Ontario Government partner on new training program

AIA Canada President Jean-Francois Champagne and Ontario Premier Doug Ford were on hand to announce the multi-pronged auto care industry training program. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada), in partnership with the Government of Ontario, St....

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