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SEMA revamps, expands Young Guns builder program

SEMA Battle of the Builders will feature an expanded Young Guns program this year that will provide the Top 10 finalists in the class the opportunity to experience showcasing their builds on-stage. Canadian builders have figures strongly in the SEMA competition over...

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Snap-on new APOLLO+ scan tool is fast, smart and focused

The new APOLLO+ scan tool from Snap-on is a diagnostic assistant, ready with guidance and capabilities for every repair, from the routine to the mysterious. With Fast-Track Intelligent Diagnostics troubleshooting, a patented exclusive feature that filters out...

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Direct replacement transmission for the Dodge 5-speed NV3500

American Powertrain, Elite distributor of TREMEC transmissions, has rolled out a new ProFit HD 4WD kit for any 1993-2001 Dodge Ram factory 5-speed truck featuring a 600 lb/ft of torque capacity TR-4050 TREMEC transmission. This kit is a direct replacement transmission...

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Significant new car sales increases across Canada

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%,...

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Niterra expands ignition coil line

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...

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ASE adds new chat feature

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...

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Groupe Touchette appoints VP Supply Chain

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...

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