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Repairing Rules: Steve Leal says industry getting ‘closer’ in securing mandatory certification standards

Toronto, Ontario — Ontario may be getting closer to mandatory shop certifications, according to a recent episode of AIA Canada’s Curbside Chat series. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) continued its series of discussions on July 29 with host Susan Hitchon welcoming Steve Leal, president and CEO of Fix Network World and current […]

Tuesday Ticker: August 4, 2020

Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Uni-Select reveals its second-quarter financial results and both Boyd Group Services and AutoCanada will follow suit in August. In other news, the average vehicle age age has increased by 12 years in United States, according to a recent report. Better than expected Uni-Select reported its second-quarter financial results […]

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Virtual Seminars: CAR Management Briefing Seminars moved online

Toronto, Ontario — For the first time in 55 years the CAR Management Briefing Seminars will be held virtually. The seminars are planned to be live on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5, but this year participants will also be able to access the content-on-demand after they have been held. The MBS sessions will feature two […]

‘Orange you Glad?’: Kia Canada introduces limited edition Stinger in neon orange

Toronto, Ontario — Kia Canada introduces a bold, limited edition Stinger in neon orange to light up the road. Arriving in early fall, the limited edition Stinger is based on the 2021 Stinger GT Limited model. To complement its vibrant exterior, the floor mats feature an orange contrast stitch detail to bring some of the […]

‘Super Truck’: GMC Hummer EV to be revealed this fall

Oshawa, Ontario — GMC has announced that its all-electric “super truck” will debut this fall and will begin production in late 2021. GMC is calling the vehicle a “revolutionary all-electric, zero emissions, zero limits super truck.” The company says the vehicle has impressive on-and- off-road capabilities. The vehicle comes with an open-air design which allows […]

Career Ready: Employers with apprentices and co-op students can take advantage of the APMA’s Career Ready Fund

Toronto, Ontario — To help connect students with careers in the auto sector, the APMA is working with post-secondary institutions to help connect 669 students, apprentices and recent graduates with jobs and careers in the automotive supply sector. By participating in the program, known as the Career Ready Fund, participants will gain practical on-the-job experience […]

Breaking News: Multi-million dollar auto theft ring busted

Toronto, Ontario — A five-month investigation into a car-theft ring operating in the Region of Peel has led to 21 arrests and the recovery of dozens of stolen vehicles worth $4.2 million dollars, Peel Regional Police announced on Wednesday, July 29. In February 2020, investigators from the Peel Regional Police Commercial Auto Crime Bureau commenced […]

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Preferred Partnership: BASF signs preferred supplier partnership with Jaguar Land Rover in Asia Pacific

Toronto, Ontario — BASF’s Coatings division and Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) global headquarters have signed a cooperation agreement with Glasurit and R-M, premium refinish paint brands of BASF, to support the development and implementation of ‘JLR’s Global Body & Paint Programme’ covering 16 importer countries and markets in Asia Pacific. The agreement states that the partners will commit to […]

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No SATA at SEMA: Dan-Am company will not attend SEMA 2020

Las Vegas, Nevada ⁠— Dan-Am Company, the exclusive independent distributor of SATA spray equipment in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, have announced they will not be attending the 2020 SEMA show. SATA Canada has also confirmed it will not be attending this year’s SEMA Show. “For the health and safety of our staff and customers, […]

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A New Face: Jason Yurchak joins AIA Canada’s Executive Committee as the second vice-chair

Toronto, Ontario — At the last AIA Canada board meeting, Jason Yurchak joined the AIA Executive Committee as the second vice-chair. The Executive Committee also includes Susan Hitchon, chairman; Bob Jaworski, first vice-chair; and Jason Best, immediate past chair. Prior to his new role Yurchak served as a director at large on AIA Canada’s Board […]

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Strong Sales: Kia Canada reports best month ever in its Canadian history

Toronto, Ontario — Amid a turbulent and declining market, Kia Canada has achieved its best month ever—in terms of sales—in its over 20-year history in Canada. Up seven percent from June 2019, Canadians continue to support Kia with 8,647 units sold, following an inspiring month of May with 5,904 units. In addition to this national […]

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Levelling the Playing Field: AIA Canada and NASTF to host webinar on securing better access to OE repair information

Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada and the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) have joined forces to offer a webinar to look at access to repair information in the automotive industry. NASTF is based in the U.S. and is a non-profit organization that works with automakers to secure better access to […]

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