As Canada’s most populace provinces enter state of lockdown as a result of the global corona virus pandemic (COVID-19), the automotive aftermarket has been declared an essential workplace. Ontario premier Doug Ford announced that starting at midnight Tuesday March 24,...
As predicted, 48V mild hybrid electric cars are now appearing in great variety from small economy versions to a 2020 Ferrari. The new Hyundai Tucson switches off the engine when coasting or braking at under 30kph. This is a bridge to the 48V full hybrid electric...
Andrey Kopelev, owner and licensed automotive technician alongside wife Lana at Right Way Auto Repair & Sales in Hamilton, Ontario, explains how the elimination of Drive Clean has affected the family-owned business Effective April 1 of 2019, the Ontario provincial...
Mitchell 1 will hold this year’s second Shop Management Workshop Sept. 19-21 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. The training is designed for auto shop management software users who want to learn more advanced capabilities, shortcuts and new...
The Group Training Academy has been expanded with the introduction of new programs that enhance the current educational offerings for automotive service professionals. New additions to The Group Training Academy include courses on hybrids, anti-theft systems, European...
A dozen technicians just won the trip of a lifetime to Auto Value’s Ultimate Outdoor Adventure. Auto Value randomly selected 12 grand prize winners as well as 75 gift card winners of the sweepstakes in the first drawing earlier this week. A total of 50 people will...
Boom Mat, specialist in sound control, now offers an innovative way to control vibration between two metal parts. Boom Mat Decoupling Washers are made from polyurethane elastomer that work as a barrier between two metal bodies to help dissipate vibrational...
Eccles Auto Service in Dundas, Ont., has been named by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce as a nominee for the 2018 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards presented by RBC Royal Bank. Awarded to Small, Medium, and Large Business of the Year categories, these awards...
Six vehicles edged closer today to the ultimate goal of being named 2019 Canadian Car of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The winners will be announced at the Canadian International AutoShow...