Industry Insider: Used vehicles; vehicle theft; auto auctions–the impact on the Canadian market
Toronto, Ontario — On this episode of Industry Insider, we speak with Blair Earle, managing director of IAA Inc., Canada, to hear how the used vehicle market is affecting Canadian aftermarket operations; vehicle sales prices and more. Be sure to listen to the end to hear a special segment about vehicle theft in Canada and how […]
Welcoming Wacker: Porsche Cars Canada appoints Matthias Wacker as director of aftersales
Toronto, Ontario — As of July 1, Porsche Cars Canada has appointed Matthias Wacker to the role of director of aftersales. Wacker succeeds Alexander Pretsche who has returned to Germany after four years with the Canadian subsidiary of the automotive brand. Wacker joins Porsche Cars Canada’s After Sales department from Porsche AG in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, […]
Bringing In Brian: Specialty Product Sales introduces Brian Banks as new associate agent for Ontario
Toronto, Ontario — Specialty Product Sales (SPS) has announced the introduction of Brian Banks as the new Associate Agent for the Ontario territory region. “With over three decades of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, Banks brings a wealth of knowledge in sales, marketing and service to support the automotive aftermarket, heavy-duty, industrial and automotive […]
Riding the Age Wave: Average age of vehicles in the U.S. reaches 12.6 years in 2024, according to S&P Global Mobility
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent S&P Global Mobility report, vehicles on the road are continuing to get even older with the average age of cars and light trucks in the United States now reaching 12.6 years in 2024. This age represents a two month age increase from 2023, however, S&P Global Mobility noted […]
Industry Answers: AAPEX webinar series set to begin this month
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo’s (AAPEX) free industry webinar series, AAPEX Education Online, is kicking off on May 23rd with “What the Automotive Aftermarket Supply Chain Can Learn From Shops, and How the Industry Can Provide Shops What They Need to Succeed.” The webinar, which will take place from 12 p.m. to […]
Working Conditions: Stacey Miller says transparency and strong management key qualities in creating inclusive workplace for women
Toronto, Ontario — As the aftermarket continues taking steps to attract more women to the trade, transparency and strong leadership are of the utmost importance, says Stacey Miller, VP of communications for the Auto Care Association. During her breakout session at AIA Canada’s National Conference last week, Miller delved into data regarding women employed in […]
Driving Demand: Vehicle complexity, aging cars among factors contributing to ‘robust’ aftermarket demand
Washington, D.C. — An aging car parc, ever-increasing miles-travelled and greater vehicle complexity will continue to drive robust demand across the automotive aftermarket through 2024, according to the recently-released Capstone Partners Automotive Aftermarket M&A Coverage Report October 2023. Capstone’s report states that an “aging [U.S.] car parc, growing miles travelled and increased vehicle complexity have […]
A Staple(ton) of Success: Spanesi names Alex Stapleton customer business development adviser
Naperville, Illinois — Spanesi Americas drafted a new star player to its roster last Friday, announcing that Alex Stapleton has been brought on as a new customer business development adviser for the company. Stapleton boasts more than a decade of collision repair experience, including eight years at the helm of his own shop, in addition […]
A Strong Backfield: Edmonton Elks partner with Lordco Auto Parts for 2023 season
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia — Lordco Auto Parts first made its way into Alberta in 2019 and has quickly ingratiated itself with its new neighbours, announcing Wednesday that the company has signed on as a partner of the Edmonton Elks. The Western Canada parts suppliers said this team-up with the CFL football squad is a […]
Two Becoming One: Celette acquires Wedge Clamp, will now offer floor system product line
Toronto, Ontario — In a deal bringing together two collision repair powerhouses, Celette announced Friday that it has acquired Wedge Clamp Systems and will begin selling the company’s popular line of floor systems. Celette said in its press release that “Wedge Clamp Systems has delivered a variety of innovative products to the market that are […]
