Spilling the Tea: AIA Canada publishes new report on millennial consumers
Toronto, Ontario – As millennials and other young vehicle owners age, their changing preferences will impact the automotive aftermarket – they do represent a quarter or so of the Canadian population. The Automotive Industries Association’s (AIA Canada) latest report, Understanding Millennials: A Quick Profile of Young Canadian Vehicle Owners 2021-2022 may help you understand the […]
United Front: Right to repair an ‘all-or-nothing game,’ says John Washbish on AIA Curbside Chat
Ottawa, Ontario — Family businesses might be vanishing from the automotive aftermarket but the approach they brought to progressing the industry is something worth preserving, according to president and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, John Washbish. Washbish was joined by Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) past chairman Bob Jaworski for the latest […]
TOGETHER AT LAST
AIA Canada gathers for first in-person AGM since 2019 The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) held its annual general meeting in May, where members of the Canadian aftermarket industry gathered in person for the first time since 2019. The event was held at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport Conference Centre on May 10 […]
Sign onto the Future: Right to Repair petition closes Friday
Toronto, Ontario — A petition to the House of Commons on the issue of Right to Repair, put forth by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada, has officially received enough support to be tabled, but AIA Canada is calling on as many voices as possible to help amplify this important issue. “Because of your support […]
All-A Board: AIA Canada announces appointments to board of directors at 2022 AGM
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada held its eightieth annual general meeting on Wednesday, bringing together some of the industry’s top names and announcing the latest additions to the association’s board of directors. High-ranking representatives from various collision centre networks, aftermarket suppliers and educational institutions were on-hand at the Delta Hotels conference […]
What Drivers Want: AIA Canada releases report on service centre preferences
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Industry Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has released a new report that dives into how drivers determine who gets dibs on their vehicle’s repairs, the independent or the dealer. In its press release, AIA Canada says this latest report explores the behaviours of vehicle owners and what variables affect their […]
Spring Landscaping: AIA Canada releases 2022 collision repair landscape report
Toronto, Ontario — Stoke the fireplace and draw the children near—the Automotive Industry Association of Canada’s 2022 Collision Repair Sector Landscape report is here. Available now to AIA members at no charge, the association’s latest landscape report contains the latest industry data that affects the more than 6,000 collision repair facilities currently in operation within […]
Round Two: MP Brian Masse presents Right to Repair bill, three target goals
Ottawa, Ontario — A Canadian Right to Repair bill has been introduced by MP Brian Masse from Ontario’s Windsor West region. The bill would ensure proper OEM-approved tools and parts are available to authorized autobody repairers and the overall automotive aftermarket, as well as provide consumers with the freedom of choice in where they get […]
Answer the Call: AIA Canada calling for Board of Directors recommendations, applications
Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has issued a call for nominations and applications to its Board of Directors. Each year, at least three directors complete their terms on the AIA Canada Board; the Nominations Committee then proposes a range of candidates to be considered to replace them. Subsequently, during […]
Lay of the Land: AIA releases report on dealer sales landscape
Toronto, Ontario — AIA’s new dealer landscape report gives collision shops a sneak peek at what vehicles are on their way to your repair bay. The Automotive Industry Association of Canada’s (AIA) “New Car Dealer Landscape 2021” report delves into the current vehicle sales environment and looks forward to emerging trends in the used vehicle […]
