(SPONSORED CONTENT) Dayco is bringing a new wave of OE-driven technology to the North American aftermarket with the launch of the industry’s first timing belt in oil (TBIO) applications, establishing a powerful education and sales opportunity for distributors and...
Charlie Grant is stepping into his new role as Chair of Shad’s R&R with equal parts pride and ambition — and a clear target in mind.“We’ve dubbed it 'The road to $10 million,'” Grant said, outlining his vision for the nationally recognized automotive aftermarket...
Genuine Parts Company is moving to separate its automotive and industrial operations into two independent, publicly traded companies in a transaction targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2027. It made the announcement in parallel with its Q4 and Full Year...
New AIA Canada CEO Emily Chung is looking to use her experience in the aftermarket--an extensive background in the industry that includes 16 years as a shop owner--to bring together the different perspectives of stakeholders and industry members in a way that moves...
By Paul ReedLaunching a successful retail auto parts store is about more than just stocking shelves with products. This is Part I of a four-part series. All four-parts are now available for readers HERE. Whether you're acquiring an existing auto parts business or...
While the announced agreement is brand-agnostic, it can be anticipated that BYD--with it's well developed international export and manufacturing footprint--will be among the first to land. BYD recently overtook Tesla as the world's largest EV maker. The Government of...
The 2025 Auto Value Orlando Experience Promotional Sweepstakes has officially wrapped up after three action-packed months of entries, with dozens of prize winners announced, including more than a dozen Canadian shop customers. While the Grand Prize winners have yet to...
The year that was 2025 brought more than its fair share of disruption to the aftermarket, but the main theme, if there is one, is that our Canadian readership was really plugged into what is happening here, in Canada. There are a couple of notable Honourable Mentions...
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...