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1050HP YENKO Camaro not for faint of heart

1050HP YENKO Camaro not for faint of heart

For those who too much is never enough, Specialty Vehicle Engineering, Inc. (formerly SLP) has announced the availability of the all-new, outrageous 2021 YENKO/SC Stage II Camaro, powered by a custom built 1050HP 416 C.I.D. (6.8L) supercharged LT-1-based engine.  Only...

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Richard Ennest, Mister Transmission Burlington

Richard Ennest, owner of Mister Transmission in Burlington, has died in a tragic incident at Toronto Motorsports Park near Cayuga, Ont. An investigation is ongoing but accounts say that on Sept. 19 Ennest, 59, was hit while he was standing by his car in the...

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Virtual AAPEX Experience features training, demos

The Virtual AAPEX Experience will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, with a heavy focus on training after in-person events were cancelled. Details have been announced for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, being held this November in place of the...

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It’s time to get back in the race

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzFzBUryu_I Announcing The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show. A Virtual Event. This innovative combination of conference and exhibit components is designed to jump start and connect Canada's automotive aftermarket. From the...

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AAPEX forging ahead with Las Vegas plans for November

AAPEX forging ahead with Las Vegas plans for November

Saying that AAPEX is poised to be “even more of an aftermarket homecoming celebration than ever before,” AutoCare Association president and CEO Bill Hanvey declared that plans continue apace for AAPEX 2020 in Las Vegas, November 3-5, 2020. Bill Hanvey, AutoCare...

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Indie Garage LIVE! with Dean Law

Indie Garage LIVE! with Dean Law

Dean Law, Indie Garage contributor and owner of Law's Automotive in Portage la Prairie talks about running a shop in the COVID-19 crisis, tough decisions, and what to do when you can't find sanitizing wipes. https://youtu.be/-PbEIQdQYRQ

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Aftermarket named essential in Ontario, Quebec lockdown

Aftermarket named essential in Ontario, Quebec lockdown

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,...

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Finally, 48V hybrid electric cars are here

Finally, 48V hybrid electric cars are here

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...

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