NAPA has officially launched the NexDrive banner in Canada, a network of automotive service centres for next generation vehicles. Considering the growth of the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle market over the past few years, the time is right for NAPA to enter this...
After a rising flurry of criticism slamming Ontario for its DriveON program, the province has revised the information on the program to clarify that it applies only to “heavy diesel commercial motor vehicles.” The DriveON program now being rolled out combines...
The lineup for the May Conference Sessions presented as part of The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show Virtual Event will provide a diverse set of live webinars to help aftermarket businesses succeed. The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show presents virtual...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) NRS-EV brake pads are specifically engineered for hybrid or electric vehicles, using rust-resistant galvanized steel. Hybrid and electric cars brake differently than gasoline powered vehicles. A gasoline vehicle uses brakes frequently, causing them...
Lordco Auto Parts kicked off its cornerstone tradeshow in Vancouver, B.C., April 4, marking the first major live aftermarket trade show event since the onset of the pandemic. Visitor and exhibitors were treated to a the familiar surrounding of the the Pacific Coliseum...
AUTOXPO 2022 kicked off with a live invitation-only opening event which included an opening presentation by Emilie Gaudet, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Brian McManus, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer. Photo Pietro Campagnaro, TKNL, Experience makers...
Incoming chair of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada Jason Yurchak, Senior Vice President WORLDPAC, is focused on a number of initiatives, but he plans to tale on the aftermarket training challenge head-on. On this episode of The Great Canadian...
This episode of The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast looks at Fountain Tire, among the most successful Canadian aftermarket service entities, with an identity all its own. Jason Herle is set to take over as CEO of Fountain Tire as only the third in that role in the...
Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has announced the acquisition of TruStar, Inc. Established in 1987 in Pearland, Texas, TruStar is among the oldest automotive buying and marketing groups. TruStar reports more than 250 independent automotive warehouse distributors...