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Think you’re having a tough winter? Give a thought to the automotive shops – along with other local businesses – in St. John’s, Nfld., that were paralyzed in January by a monster snowstorm that dumped up to 80 cm of snow in 24 hours. Accompanying winds that...
MAHLE and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have concluded a deal that will provide users of MAHLE diagnostic tools to have access to FCA diagnostic and service information through the secure data gateway. According to information released by MAHLE Aftermarket Service...
When I think of the term “backyard mechanic,” all kinds of negative stereotypes come to mind. The prevailing idea is that they are hacks that could not handle a “real” job. They are known for doing cash work and not paying their fair share of taxes, for poor-quality...
(EXCLUSIVE REPORT) Earlier this month, the tire market in Canada saw a rare introduction, perhaps even a first. The introduction of the Continental IceContact XTRM designed for Groupe Touchette brings the exclusivity approach to a whole new level David Giguère,...
Automotive aftermarket business owners are known for their commitment to the communities they serve. Some might feel that these initiatives might have to fall exclusively on their shoulders. Not so, as is the case with Eccles Auto Service in Dundas, Ont. Organizer...
Automotive tech students from across Ontario competed in the 21st annual Toronto Automotive Technology Competition, with the team of Anthony Vecchiarelli and Alexander Liao from St. Brother André Catholic High School in Markham,...
The next decade will produce one of the most dramatic demographic shifts we’ve seen in many of our lifetimes, as the Baby Boomer generation enters its golden years. There are many ways this will affect the automotive industry, but one of the most obvious is in the...
A report from IMR Automotive Research says that shop owners believe that tomorrow's technicians should focus on the quality of their education, and a few other key factors. When telling IMR what advice they’d give to young people considering careers as technicians,...