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Ontario shops: What’s up (and down)?

Ontario shops: What’s up (and down)?

In this episode of The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast host Andrew Ross is joined by Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario President Eric Mileham and Executive Director Diane Freeman to talk about the associations recent research into the impact of the...

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U.S. Tire market rebounding

U.S. Tire market rebounding

The U.S. tire market is projected to continue its rebound on both OE and replacement tire segments. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) projects total U.S. tire shipments of 315.7 million units in 2021. This is compared to 303.2 million units in...

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Michelin Pilot Sport EV builds on Formula E experience

Michelin Pilot Sport EV builds on Formula E experience

Michelin has launched the Michelin Pilot Sport EV, first tire designed to address the specific demands made by electric sports cars. MICHELIN Acoustic technology which takes the form of a custom-developed polyurethane foam that reduces cabin noise. Launching April 1,...

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Lordco Auto Parts opens Edmonton store

Lordco Auto Parts opens Edmonton store

Lordco Auto Parts has announced the opening of its second store in Alberta, a 34,000-square-foot operation located in Edmonton. The opening comes 14 months after Lordco opened its first store outside of B.C., a superstore in Calgary, Alberta, The new bright and...

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Castrol helping to power carbon neutral NASCAR team

Castrol helping to power carbon neutral NASCAR team

Roush Fenway Racing announced that the team has become the first carbon neutral NASCAR race team, powered by its official sponsor Castrol. Throughout the 2021 NASCAR season, Castrol will power the Roush Fenway team by supporting Roush Fenway's carbon reduction and...

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What’s in your toolbox meeting?

What’s in your toolbox meeting?

In this episode of The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast host Andrew Ross is joined by Murray Voth, RPM Training and Geoff and Lori Joyce of Shawnee Station Automotive to discuss effective toolbox meetings. Listen to new episodes weekly. Listen on your mobile device...

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The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast

The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast

In this episode, AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation chair Ray Proulx talks about the focus of the cornerstone aftermarket charity organization and issues a 'Chairman's Challenge'. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JO9sGZVw11tydcAag0M6o?si=c2WGk9IaSNWGN4rQWCFoWQ Issues...

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Lordco Auto Parts 31st Annual Tradeshow a go

Lordco Auto Parts 31st Annual Tradeshow a go

Lordco Auto Parts. known as Canada’s largest privately held automotive aftermarket distributor and a dominant player in Western Canada, has announced plans for its 31st Annual Tradeshow to be held April 2021. For the second year in a row, the Lordco Auto Parts Annual...

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AIA High Fives for Kids issues ‘Chairman’s Challenge’

AIA High Fives for Kids issues ‘Chairman’s Challenge’

Ray Proulx, Chair of the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation, has issued a challenge to the industry to raise funds and help youth-oriented programs the Foundation helps support in communities across Canada. “We felt as a group that we had to do something different if...

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