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AIA Canada names top aftermarket industry honourees

AIA Canada names top aftermarket industry honourees

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award, the Young Professionals in the Auto care sector (YPA) Young Leader of the Year Award, and the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation...

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Trade, tariffs, and the aftermarket

Trade, tariffs, and the aftermarket

Recorded February 19, 2025: Todd Campau, Aftermarket Practice Lead wtih S&P Global offers insights and effective measures aftermarket businesses can take to deal wth a changing Canada/U.S. trade environment in the context of what is already a complex set of...

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Aftermarket fundraiser Shad’s R&R looks ahead to 50

Aftermarket fundraiser Shad’s R&R looks ahead to 50

Shad's R&R has been a cornerstone fundraiser within Canada's aftermarket for more than 50 years. This June, it will celebrate its 50th event, and looks to exceed the $6 million mark in total donations for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. As much as it has become a great...

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A welcome reprieve from tariffs–but what now? (with updates)

A welcome reprieve from tariffs–but what now? (with updates)

FEBRUARY 4, 2025–A 30-day pause on the imposition of tariffs and an ensuing trade war is a reprieve welcomed by all business quarters in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. But the threat of broad tariffs continues to hang over the heads of every business and individual in...

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DieHard EV Batteries! Available in Canada, only at CARQUEST

DieHard EV Batteries! Available in Canada, only at CARQUEST

(SPONSORED CONTENT) DieHard EV with xEV by Clarios12-volt batteries designed specifically for hybrid and electric vehicles. DieHard EV is available exclusively through Carquest and supporting dealers. DieHard EV batteries are an advanced, low-voltage technology...

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Leading U.S. automotive association condemns 25% tariff

Leading U.S. automotive association condemns 25% tariff

UPDATE: February 3, 2025: After prolonged negotiations, the proposed tariff on goods from Canada and Mesxico were paused for 30 days, pending the enacting of border security measures. In response, Canada and Mexico also paused their tariff and non-tariff responses. On...

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