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Canadian among Auto Value Technician of the Year winners

Canadian among Auto Value Technician of the Year winners

Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Vice President of Marketing JC Washbish (left) and Vice President of Sales Jason Phillips (right) posed with the three Technician of the Year winners (from left to right): Ryan Booker, Canada; Jason Jackson, United States; Abelardo...

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This is a call to Red Seal Automotive Service Technicians

This is a call to Red Seal Automotive Service Technicians

This is a call for all Red Seal Automotive Service Technicians to stand up and be counted. Some of you represent the endorsement well. Some of you abuse the endorsement. Many of you think it means you are qualified when you are not. And lots of you do not understand...

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Tech development: 2-speed drive EV technology

Tech development: 2-speed drive EV technology

Drivetrain technology company ZF has debuted its new 2-speed electric drive EV technology for passenger cars. The system integrates an advanced electric motor with a shift element and appropriate power electronics into a system that extends range and torque options...

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Auto service shop’s fundraiser a smashing success!

Auto service shop’s fundraiser a smashing success!

True to the values of the automotive aftermarket, when Eccles Auto Service in Dundas, Ont., put together its Grand Opening, it decided to make it a hammer-time fundraiser in support a local hospice. In addition to a day of fun games and activities showcasing their new...

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Summer heat fuels rising battery failures

Summer heat fuels rising battery failures

Automotive service professionals know that a car's battery is as likely to fail in summer as in winter. Consequently, as the high heat and humidity moves across Ontario and other parts of Canada this week, CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is reminding...

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Long-range solar car charges as it drives

Long-range solar car charges as it drives

Lightyear, a pioneer in clean mobility, introduced its first long-range solar car to investors, customers, partners and press in Katwijk, the Netherlands. The introduction adds to the proliferating range of technologies destined to add complexity to the future...

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Why two-piece rotors?

Why two-piece rotors?

In response to reader questions on the advantages of two-piece rotors, prompted by ATE's launch of two-piece rotors for Mercedes-Benz applications, Indie Garage reached out to ATE supplier Continental. Nathan Killeen, Product Manager, ATE Brake Systems, Continental...

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Quick Video: LED headlight bulb upgrade review

Quick Video: LED headlight bulb upgrade review

(Video 1:54) The Philips X-TremeUltinon LED headlight bulb upgrade provides significantly better forward lighting performance than standard halogens. On this application, a 2012 Fiat 500, standard halogens are particularly anemic, and past use of performance lighting...

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