Ideal Supply’s 2026 Trade Show in Stratford, Ontario once again brought together contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and industry professionals from across the electrical, industrial, automotive, and automation sectors. Held at the Stratford Rotary Complex, the...
Ideal Supply Inc. has announced the appointment of Steve Van Kessel as Director of Sales – Automotive Division. The company said Van Kessel brings extensive automotive aftermarket experience along with a strong track record in leadership, strategic planning, and...
Grant Brothers Sales Ltd. has announced the appointment of Todd Russell as Sales Manager supporting British Columbia. Russell brings more than 30 years of automotive aftermarket experience to the role, with a background spanning sales leadership, distribution...
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...
Everest Group, operating as Mr. Lube + Tires Canada, has appointed Luciano Cifelli as Vice President of Operations. Mr. Lube + Tires, founded in 1976, is a leading quick lube and automotive maintenance provider in Canada with more than 180 locations. Luciano Cifelli...
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...