LKQ Corporation reported a strong finish to the year in its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results, stating that the Uni-Select integration was running ahead of schedule. “The fourth quarter was a strong finish to a successful year for LKQ. I am proud of...
Genuine Parts Company, automotive aftermarket and industrial replacement parts, announced that fourth quarter and full year sales were both up, in 2023, with total sales surpassing $23 billion USD. It also announced a 'global restructuring' that the company says will...
Key investments, such as the Stellantis and LG Energy Solution (LGES) joint venture NextStar Energy EV battery plant in Windsor, Ontario should result in net labour gains in the ICE-to-EV transition, says a labour study. A recent study by Future...
Change is afoot in Canada's aftemarket and while most will help boost aftermarket opportunities, many will also require adjustments to make the most of them for your business, and that of your aftermarket automotive service provider customers. In the Annual...
The Winnipeg Football Club, best know for its Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League, has announced Princess Auto Stadium as the new official name of its home. Beginning in April 2024, the stadium will be known as Princess Auto Stadium. Princess Auto is...
While there are certainly great training resources available in Canada, crossing the border to the U.S. to get training and education has been an expected reality for many aftermarket professionals. Professionals working in the repair sector have much to choose from...
In the Annual Aftermarket Intelligence Report produced by Jobber Nation and Indie Garage, we presented what we think are some of the key trends to watch. These Trends to Watch cover the gamut from overall service market trends supported by what we believe to be the...
A new survey reports that 72 percent of drivers are uncomfortable with the idea of automakers sharing their connected car data with third parties. It also reports that the large majority of drivers have very little idea of what data is being collected. The report by...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Have unproductive inventory sitting on shelves? Not sure what front end products are selling well in a particular region? Maybe it’s time for a complete line review with Dayco’s new inventory assessment tool, AutoPartIQ. The company is rolling out...