Cobb Tuning was named Manufacturer of the Year and The AAM Group was named Channel Partner of the Year at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The announcement was made at the SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast, which honoured both companies for their outstanding...
Canada's automotive service market is estimated to be blowing up to some $18 billion, a significant increase over the last few years, but the data shows that the independent aftermarket is slipping in both share of those dollars, and how customers rate them. Driven by...
Canada’s auto sector is feeling the impact of ongoing trade frictions with the United States, with potential implications for what aftermarket shops see in their bays. For Canada’s auto service and aftermarket professionals, the story is worth watching closely. While...
In the rapidly evolving world of EV service, independent aftermarket shops with deep technical expertise are carving out a vital niche. A recent repair by Chris Dekker's team at My Garage Auto & Tire in Airdie, Alta., showcases the kind of precision work that sets...
BFGoodrich has released 20 more sizes of the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire which are now available as the major product launch continues. BFGoodrich will offer more than 100 sizes of the tire, and 82 of them are currently available. The launch began...
Noted Canadian research firm DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, working in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO), reports that building on growth in 2024, sentiment is for continued growth in 2025. “The automotive aftermarket has seen...
In rapid succession, Quebec's provincial government made two announcements that are destined to shape EV sales in the short and long term. Firstly, while Quebec had previously announced a ramping down of subsidies that would see them gradually reduced and then...
NASTF, in partnership with Launch Tech USA, announced the official start of the Aftermarket Scan Tool Validation Program. This innovative program is set to provide aftemarket shops and service professionals as well as locksmiths with secure access to essential key and...
According to a just released survey, 70% of technicians today say at least half of their daily tasks depend on some level of technology, and a large majority (68%) feel comfortable using advanced digital diagnostic tools. The survey, conducted by Anyline, a leader in...