While there are certainly many similarities in the Canadian and U.S. aftermarkets, one of the perennial areas of divergence has been the DIY market. While the U.S. has long enjoyed a significant DIY segment, Canada's DIY aftermarket, while still worth paying attention...
As incredibly difficult it has it has been to navigate the changeable business environment throughout this pandemic, as vaccination rates rise and bring the possibility of a sustained economic opening, new challenges will present themselves to the aftermarket. Andrew...
The June/July 2021 issue of Jobber Nation includes great guidance for automotive aftermarket professionals on supply chain preparedness, how oil technology is shaping a cleaner future, what's new in lighting and wipers and more. READ THE DIGITAL EDITION Copies are on...
The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show presented six virtual conference sessions in May and June. These were presented in a live format for attendees to participate in. Available recordings are posted below.Select sessions are also being presented as episodes of...
The latest print edition of Jobber Nation is on its way to automotive aftermarket distribution professionals across Canada. READ THE DIGITAL FLIPBOOK NOW! Our cover story features Bob Jaworksi, owner of Auto Service Electric, Regina, Sask., and the incoming chair of...
Applications for automotive scholarships funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation and partner organizations are being accepted through March 31, 2021. Nearly 500 scholarships for the 2021-22 school year will be awarded to deserving students pursuing...
Electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the US in 2020 reached record market share of 1.8%, demonstrating increased consumer interest for electric vehicles, according to new analysis from IHS Markit. December 2020 also represented the highest monthly share for EV new...
Blue hues continue to grow in popularity, according to the PPG 2020 automotive colour popularity report. The optimistic colour climbed to 9% of global colour share – an increase from 2019, but white colours are still number one. The trend reinforces PPG’s 2019...
Ray Proulx, Chair of the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation, has issued a challenge to the industry to raise funds and help youth-oriented programs the Foundation helps support in communities across Canada. “We felt as a group that we had to do something different if...