BDS Fleet Service, a 61-bay independently owned fleet repair facility located in Toronto, hired a medical safety director at the outset of the COVID-19 crisis to ensure the safety of its employees and their families. BDS Fleet Service Medical Safety Director...
The premiere edition of the Indie Garage LIVE! video podcast features contributor and Canadian aftermarket consultant Murray Voth in conversation with Andrew Ross, publisher and director of content for Indie Garage. The inaugural video podcast focuses on the impact of...
In what should come as a surprise to nobody, the aftermarket is having a surge in online sales, with a sales spike the week of April 12-18, according to Hedges & Company data. This surge set all-time sales records and appears to be continuing into the week...
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada is gathering input from all members of the automotive aftermarket on how the current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their business. The input, says the AIA, will help to build financial and other supports for companies...
"Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program" CARS OnDemand Training June 3/10 or June 4/11, 2020 Registrations are due by May 15, 2020 As a result of increased participant demand during COVID-19, CARS OnDemand will host additional CFC/HCFC/HFC Certification...
To help employers keep and re-hire workers amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and has launched a calculator tool to help employers. This economic measure provides a 75% wage...
A significant majority of businesses in the specialty automotive aftermarket continue to operate during the Coronavirus pandemic, and maintain a positive outlook, says the Specialty Equipment Market Association. "Even with 'shelter in place' rules in effect in many...
New data suggests that Canadian drivers are hitting the road some 43% less during this COVID-19 pandemic, but there are some considerable differences across the country. According to Mojio, which designs, develops and delivers connected mobility solution, this...
The CARQUEST Technical Institute and WORLDPAC Technical Institute have ramped up online training offerings and offering one-hour sessions free of charge. Through CTI and WTI Virtual Classroom and World Professional Automotive Community, business and technical topics...