New light vehicle sales in July saw significant gains in some of the lower volume provinces, reports DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The Atlantic region in particular saw strong sales increases for the month, with Newfoundland up an estimated 41.2%, PEI up 39.7%,...
Niterra North America Inc. announced the company is expanding its ignition coil line with the introduction of 28 new part numbers. This will increase the total coil portfolio SKU count to 311 parts covering 260M VIO. “We are excited to expand our line of OEM-quality...
Dana Incorporated has free online Spicer calculators to help its customers make knowledgeable, efficient repair decisions. The SpicerParts.com website offers a variety of calculators to determine important values...
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has added a new chat feature to the customer service section of its website. This new option will provide a more personalized and text-based experience for the convenience of...
Groupe Touchette, the large Canadian-owned tire distributor, has announce the appointment of Francis Lalonde as Vice President, Supply Chain. With extensive experience in operations management, distribution, procurement, and transportation, Lalonde brings a wealth of...
Mitchell 1 announced that its auto repair software now provides comprehensive coverage for the majority of electric and hybrid vehicles on the market. This milestone gives shops easy access to factory-direct repair, diagnostic and maintenance information for these...
The Indie Garage July/August print edition features a first look at the just launched My Neighbourhood Mechanic, a new shop with an established team. It also presents useful ideas for Service Advisors with Opportunities for Chassis Parts, Shop Owners on the importance...
Midas, one of the world's largest providers of automotive services and a subsidiary of TBC Corporation, announced the launch of its fully integrated new brand platform, 'Don't Put Up With B.S.' (Bad Service). The campaign is intended to highlights the...
Mevotech, a North American market leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of aftermarket undercar replacement parts, announced today the addition of 158 new part numbers, including 39 aftermarket firsts. Mevotech is known for innovative and patented...