Michel Breau has joined NAPA Canada as Account Development Specialist. Based in Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick, Breau brings more than 20 years of aftermarket experience to the role, with a strong background in parts management, sales, and customer support. Michel...
Manitoba has become the second province in Canada to introduce right-to-repair protections for consumers. In October 2025, Quebec’s right-to-repair rules—featuring specific provisions for automotive service—came into force. Manitoba’s Bill 15 builds on elements of...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) As winter fades and the roads begin to clear, spring presents the perfect opportunity for vehicle owners and technicians to take a closer look at what endured the harshest driving conditions of the year—the undercar. Snow, ice, road salt, and...
New light vehicle sales across Canada softened noticeably in November, with Quebec once again emerging as the focal point of market weakness. For automotive aftermarket professionals, the data reinforces a familiar theme: slowing new vehicle sales do not necessarily...
NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada has announce the promotion of Brian Lebowicky to the role of Director of Sales for the Canadian Automotive and Heavy-Duty Aftermarket. Lebowicky has over 25 years of sales and account management experience with Automotive and...
UAP’s Alain Primeau takes a look at the aftermarket industry then, now, and tomorrow. Alain Primeau’s journey in the aftermarket started when he was brought into a sales management role in UAP Inc.’s heavy-duty traction division, more than two decades ago. It’s also...
The Annual Shad's R&R Canadian aftermarket fundraiser exceeded its stretch goal of $6 million dollars in cumulative funds raised, a fitting milestone during it's 50th annual event. This year’s event brought in some 300 participants, a bona fide sellout in a year...
APD-Automotive Parts Distributors has appointed experienced aftermarket sales professional Greg Alfred to head up its Quick Lube Program in Western Canada. Greg Alfred Alfred comes to APD-Automotive Parts Distributors with an extensive sales background and most...
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers has released a new research report that explores the rapidly evolving market for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the aftermarket. Titled "ADAS Aftermarket Service Ecosystem 2035: Navigating the ADAS Adoption Curve," the report...