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Specialty aftermarket set to rebound: SEMA

Even though 2020 has altered the vehicle landscape for many, the specialty equipment market has shown great growth over the last 10 years with industry retail sales climbing nearly 4% to a new high of $46.2 billion in 2019. This is according to the new 2020 SEMA...

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AAPEX details special health and safety measures

AAPEX details special health and safety measures

AAPEX, slated for this November, has worked with host facilities to ensure that physical distancing and other measures are in place for 2020. AAPEX has posted a new video discussing health, safety and cleaning protocols in place at the host facility Venetian Hotel and...

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Elgin introduces muscle car steering kits

Elgin Industries, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of engine and chassis components, has introduced an extensive range of original equipment-quality front-end steering system repair kits covering classic muscle cars from General Motors and Ford. Each Elgin front-end...

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AIA Canada cancels AAPEX Canada Night event

The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announces that the 2020 edition of Canada Night event held during AAPEX has been cancelled due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 restrictions and concerns for the health and safety of participants....

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New TPMS tools from Continental

Continental has introduced two new Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) tools that are designed to help shops optimize their investment in TPMS and tire service. With the Autodiagnos TPMS D and SE Tools, professional technicians can handle all of the TPMS and tire...

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Spicer driveshafts keep last mile delivery rolling

Work trucks and delivery vehicles accrue high mileage and downtime for repairs can be costly.  Dana Incorporated has designed its Spicer driveshafts to be drop-in replacements for Mercedes-Benz®/RAM® Promaster Sprinter vans that eliminate technician assembly time so...

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MOOG Solid Sway Bar Kits restore handling

MOOG Solid Sway Bar Kits restore handling

MOOG steering and suspension brand from DRiV Solid Sway Bar Kits are designed to restore handling and improve durability for many applications.  This new offering provides coverage and repair opportunities for nearly 7 million vehicles in operation (VIO).       Each...

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LIQUI MOLY boosts support for emergency services

Oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY is once again expanding its support for rescue services and relief workers to products now worth the equivalent of more than 6 million CAD. “With the products we give away free of charge, we provide financial relief for numerous...

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Millennials a “perfect storm” of aftermarket opportunity

The Automotive Industries Association Of Canada has just released its latest in a series of aftermarket consumer research reports: "Understanding Millennials: A quick profile of young Canadian vehicle owners." The report is a detailed review of responses received...

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