Time Crunch: Quebec considering maximum timeline for repairs as part of Bill 29
Quebec City, Quebec – The push to reduce the planned obsolescence of consumer goods continues to push ahead with the National Assembly of Quebec expanding on its initial policy of Bill 29 in a recent assembly. On September 13, the National Assembly of Quebec met to discuss further amendments to Bill 29–“An act to protect […]
Changing Hands: CSN Oakville collision centre now under Lift ownership
Oakville, Ontario – Established local auto shop CSN Automatics is under new ownership, but is still 100 percent committed to providing the same great service, recent press release states. Lift Auto Group (“Lift”), member of CSN Collision Centres, has recently acquired CSN Automacs and is committed to maintaining the same great staff as well as […]
Disaster Looming: Stellantis ceases European lobbying efforts, citing fossil fuel vehicle sales ban in 2035
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Stellantis is taking its ball home in the European lobbying world, with its CEO expressing his dissatisfaction with European environmental regulations and that the company will cease lobbying with governmental bodies. “We no longer have lobbyists. We do not negotiate anymore. We can no longer wait for governments to make decisions—we […]
Party for a Planner: SEMA President and CEO to retire at end of January
Toronto, Ontario — Chris Kersting, a man who quite literally brought the auto industry together for more than 30 years of his career, will retire at the end of January. Kersting took over as CEO of SEMA in 2002 and is known for being instrumental in launching SEMA Data Co-op, the SEMA Garage and Emissions […]
The Multi-Brand Band: asTech supports industry statement on use of multi-brand scan tools
Toronto, Ontario — asTech announced its support for the use of multi-brand scan tools in the automotive aftermarket on Thursday, following a position statement on the matter released by the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and Auto Care Association. “We stand behind these organizations who play an important role in […]
Passing the Baton: Ray Curry to become President of U.S. UAW after Rory Gamble retires at the end of June
Detroit, Michigan — The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced that President Rory Gamble will retire at the end of the month and Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry will take his place as President for the remainder of the current term. “Rory and I are absolutely committed to making this a smooth, transparent transition for our membership. And […]
