Indie Garage Articles

ASE presenting webinar on Ford electrification

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Friday, June 19 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Electrification at Ford Motor Company and Its Impact on Service.” As Ford Motor Company gets ready to launch the 2020 Mustang Mach-e...

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Registration open for AAPEX 2020

 Attendee registration is open for AAPEX 2020, Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5,  at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas. As the premier event representing the more than $1 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry, AAPEX is...

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Lumileds introduces Philips LED integral beam upgrade

Lumileds has introduced the new Philips LED integral beam as a compliant LED upgrade for conventional sealed beam headlamps. Utilizing state-of-the-art LED technology, these replacement headlights feature a sharp cut-off point for legal beam performance with no glare...

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Specialty aftermarket professionals maintain positive outlook

Specialty aftermarket professionals maintain positive outlook

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) says the results of its recent survey of specialty and performance aftermarket industry professionals reveals a positive outlook for 2020. From May 20–29, SEMA conducted a survey of more than 1,800 professionals within...

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Michelin marketing belts, tensioners, idlers through Amazon

Michelin North America is launching a new line of automotive belts, tensioners and idlers available for purchase through Amazon. Automotive technicians and "DIY" enthusiasts can now purchase Michelin serpentine drive belts, along with matching idlers and tensioners,...

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Walmart Canada shuttering Tire & Lube Express

Walmart Canada shuttering Tire & Lube Express

Walmart Canada is permanently closing all its Tire & Lube Express auto service centres in 106 stores across the country by the end of June, says the company. An email from corporate affairs director Adam Grachnik says the move will allow Walmart to accelerate...

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How is COVID-19 impacting your business?

How is COVID-19 impacting your business?

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada is embarking on a second round of its COVID-19 business impact survey. The first round of surveys indicated a steep drop in business through March and April, but with Sector Breakouts indicating that the most dramatic...

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