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Free ASE Webinar: Diagnostic Strategies – Fuel Trim

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, June 18 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Diagnostic Strategies - Fuel Trim.” Fuel trim data is one of the most important pieces of your diagnostic puzzle. In this webinar,...

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Aftermarket pricing strength continues

The recent cut in the Bank of Canada benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points is the first concrete evidence that monetary policy is seeing an easing of inflationary pressures, even as the aftermarket continues to see year-over-year pricing gains. The rate cut, on...

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Valvoline teams competing at ‘Oilympics’ for service gold

Valvoline Inc. is holding the 30th annual international Oilympics competition, with 39 regional Valvoline Inc. teams across the U.S. and Canada competing to determine which will execute a perfect service experience. "We are excited to host the best of the best in...

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Distribution Stox acquiring Techno Pneu distribution division

Distribution Stox, has announced an agreement in principle to acquire the passenger and light truck distribution division of Techno Pneu Inc. in the Bas St-Laurent and Gaspésie regions. The closing of the transaction is expected for June 14, 2024. Activities of the...

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Groupe Touchette forms strategic partnership in Quebec

Touchette Retail & Commercial, a business unit of Groupe Touchette, announced a new strategic partnership with Pneus Bélisle, a leader in passenger, commercial, civil engineering, industrial, and agricultural tires in Quebec. "This alliance represents an...

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Skills building focus of AARO InterConnect event

The Automotive Aftemarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) association's InterConnect Trade Show and Training Event scheduled for this coming September focuses on skills building for automotive service professionals. Taking place September 12-14, 2024 in Mississauga, the...

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AB Magique update includes latest Nexpart e-cat

VL Communications, providers of industry leading AB Magique shop management platform, has announced that the latest updated will include the most recent version of the Nexpart Catalogue. Verifed by Nexpart, the 2024.003 version is available June 10 for Canada. AB...

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ASE designates June Automotive Service Professionals Month

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM). “Automotive Service Professionals Month is the perfect time to recognize skilled professionals for the valuable service they provide to...

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