Gasoline consumption in Canada saw a modest decline of 3.5% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). While this dip reflects a slight pullback in vehicle usage, DAC notes that consumption levels remain above...
Snap-on has updated its Tuesday Topic Training schedule for the third quarter with a variety of new subjects. Diagnostics National Trainer Jason Gabrenas will present on a rotating basis. Auto repair technicians are encouraged to...
Tiremaker Hankook Tire unveiled the newest member of its iON product family, the iON HT, a highway-terrain tire engineered specifically for electric light-duty trucks. With iON's Innovative Technology, the iON HT provides all-season versatility, lower rolling...
Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., a provider of automotive repair and maintenance services and one of the largest independent tire and service providers in North America, announced that it has completed the purchase of the Midas franchise portfolio from TBC...
OK Tire Stores Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian Mielko as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Brian brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to franchise-driven businesses— making him ideally suited to lead OK Tire into its...
The Pro-Cut X15 and X19 on-car brake lathes are approved for cross-drilled rotor resurfacing on BMW vehicles. “The X15 and X19 are two of the most productive and efficient on-car brake lathes on the market today. We are proud that they are both approved by BMW for...
For shop owners looking for signs of stability in an increasingly volatile automotive industry, there’s one clear bright spot: employment growth in Canada's automotive repair, or auto care, sector. Newly released Q1 2025 employment data reveals the auto care sector...
Lubricant supplier LIQUI MOLY has announced it has readied several products to meet the new American Petroleum Institute (API) SQ standard. API SQ entered into force on May 31, 2025. LIQUI MOLY says it has converted several products from its Special Tec AA and Molygen...
Windsor’s auto care landscape just received a significant boost with the grand opening of NOVUS Glass Windsor, helmed by established entrepreneur Erik Smith, owner of Windsor Tire Inc. and TIRECRAFT. As part of Fix Network’s premier portfolio of retail automotive...