AAPEX Announcement: AAPEX 2021 announces CEOs to participate in Keynote Buyer Panel
Las Vegas, Nevada — AAPEX 2021 has assembled a Keynote Buyer Panel of well-known industry CEOs for an engaging discussion on key topics facing the automotive aftermarket industry. The panel discussion will take place during the Keynote Session at this year’s in-person event, Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Sands Expo and […]
Lavender’s Legacy: Longtime BASF representative Cam Lavender retires
Toronto, Ontario — Last Friday, longtime BASF representative Cameron Lavender officially hung up his coat and retired from the automotive aftermarket. Prior to his retirement, Cam served as the Business Development Manager at BASF Canada—but he has worked at the company for more than 23 years, occupying a spectrum of different roles. “BASF is a […]
A Test of Fate: An Ohio woman tested God and ended up in a car accident
Ohio, United States — A woman allegedly testing her faith in God by letting Him take the wheel has suffered a serious collision. While driving late at night with her young daughter, a 31-year-old woman decided to let go of the steering wheel and step on the gas to prove her faith in God. Her […]
Risky Recall: Ford recalls Explorer SUVs due to steering wheel issues
Michigan, United States — Ford has recalled 775,000 Ford Explorer SUVs because of a steering wheel issue that has been linked to six injuries. The 2013 to 2017 models’ cross-axis ball joint seizing and can cause a potential fracture in the rear suspension toe link. When this happens, drivers can lose steering control and risk […]
Meals on Wheels: Rivian shows off its new built-in vehicle Camp Kitchen
California, United States — Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) automaker, is cooking up a storm with a surprising new addition to their R1T electric pickup. Rivian now offers a Camp Kitchen that pulls out from the side of the vehicle and includes a two-burner induction cooktop, a collapsible sink with a faucet and drawers to […]
Welcome of the Week: UniglassPlus Kingston Opens in Eastern Ontario
Kingston, Ontario — Uniban recently celebrated the opening of UniglassPlus Kingston. James Peach, owner of UniglassPlus Kingston, has over 35 years of industry experience. Originally from Newfoundland, James grew up in his family’s automotive business that had a sterling legacy in Atlantic Canada since it opened in 1969. When Peach moved to Ontario in 1991, […]
EV/AV Report: July 19, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — Canada can be expecting more charging stations by 2025, while a British startup company designed a Batmobile look-alike. Meanwhile, Elon Musk doesn’t care what any naysayers think about his new passion project. Charging Canada Canada aims to have 500 fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2025. Electrify Canada, an EV charging network, plans […]
The Road to El Dorado: 83 Charges laid, 20 stolen vehicles seized in connection with GTA chop shop ring
Hamilton, Ontario — Hamilton Police have arrested three individuals after a two-month-long investigation into criminal activity involving organized auto theft and a chop shop ring in Hamilton and Niagara Region. The investigation, dubbed Project El Dorado, was conducted in partnership with the Insurance Bureau of Canada and police. The project took place at various locations […]
Fit for the Future: Policaro Group plans ‘state-of-the-art’ BMW dealership near Toronto
Etobicoke, Ontario — Policaro Group is opening a state-of-the-art BMW dealership in Etobicoke, fit with a three-bay diagnostic department and a six-bay wash and detail department. The two-storey building will be sitting on a 74,000 square-foot lot and have a 14 car showroom. It will also have the latest technology to be able to support […]
