General News Articles

Transit expands its Kobra OE range of belts

Transit Inc., a key player in the automotive parts market, has announced the expansion of its Kobra OE range of automotive belts. The new additions, Kobra Aramid and Kobra Fit, reflect Transit’s commitment to providing innovative technical solutions that meet the...

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Key Aftermarket Service Channel Market Data for Canada

Key Aftermarket Service Channel Market Data for Canada

Jobber Nation presents some of the key data included in the 7th Annual Aftermarket Intelligence issue, a special combined issue from the publishers of Indie Garage and Jobber Nation. It was created at the outset as a combined issue to enable professionals at both the...

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Federated Auto Parts celebrating 40th Anniversary

Established in 1985, Federated Auto Parts is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025. Federated Auto Parts was founded by the late Art Fisher, an industry leader and visionary. Joining on Jan. 1, 1985, Fisher Auto Parts and Westwood Auto Parts became the first two...

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Craig Read, Canadian aftermarket veteran

Craig Read, whose career in the automotive aftermarket dates to the early 1970s, passed away while continuing to contribute to the market. Most in Canada's aftermarket connect him with the Fram brand which he represented through several corporate owners and through a...

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AIA Canada Outlook Study tackles ‘economic uncertainty’

AIA Canada Outlook Study tackles ‘economic uncertainty’

In a rush of good planning, good fortune, or bad luck depending on how you view it, AIA Canada's latest Outlook Study has nailed it with a title focus on"Resilience in the face of economic uncertainty." While much of the work in the association's cornerstone look at...

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Niterra appoints GM North America, PAMA communications

Tracy Neil has been appointed as the General Manager of Niterra North America and PAMA Region Communications. A Niterra associate for over three years, Neil will oversee the company's communications efforts in the PAMA region, which includes corporate media strategy...

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Greg Morton, CEO, Dominion Sure Seal/Rust Check, 1971-2025

Word has reached us of the passing of Gregory Morton, CEO of Dominion Sure Seal/Rust Check companies. He was a longstanding, dedicated member of Canada's collsion repair industry. He passed away on January 12, 2025 at the age of 53. Greg Morton, 1971-2025 Greg Morton...

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