Iain McCann’s team at Fountain Tire North Vancouver secured three company awards for its growing metrics. By Lois TuffinIn North Vancouver, Iain McCann has a simple formula for this thriving Fountain Tire location: the right team working hard with a focus on...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Most vehicles coming into your shop likely have some sort of mechanical failure, or are due for routine maintenance. It’s obvious when tires and brakes wear out, or the car is not running correctly, but are you missing an opportunity by not...
The Canadian federal government’s latest skilled trades funding announcement is being widely welcomed, but for many in the automotive service sector, the focus quickly turns to whether it will meaningfully address the ongoing technician shortage. As part of its Spring...
Andrew Ackers, shop owner at Upper James Autopro in Hamilton, Ont., presents on EV service and training at the recent EV + Charging Expo in Toronto.by Hannah Ryder RossMultimedia Content & Analytics Associatehannah@chatmedia.ca The shift toward EVs is less a...
Skilled Trades Ontario (STO), the provincial agency responsible for managing apprenticeship and certification in Ontario, has announced it will begin delivering certifying exams in-house rather than through third-party provider Prometric. The change comes in response...
Retail sales in Canada’s automotive sector continued their upward trajectory in 2025, with both new vehicle dealers and the independent aftermarket posting gains. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), new vehicle dealers recorded a 3.6% increase in...
Steve Hart, founder of NS Diesel in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, pictured here fourth from left with the shop's crew, is fostering a new generation of technicians by mentoring apprentices, a practice inspired by his own career beginnings. By Lois TuffinSteve Hart will...
The crew from OK Pneus Montmagny, Que. was on hand to accept their National Store of the Year honours. Check out the Photo Gallery for other winners. OK Tire Stores Inc brought together dealers, partners and leadership from coast-to-coast for its annual 2026...
Rarely do two emails hit my inbox with such perfect timing. Almost in unison came a note from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) on the rebound in EV sales in Canada, alongside AIA Canada’s latest report on what EV drivers are thinking. Start with DAC. The...