DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, working in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO), reports that the Canadian automotive aftermarket, in particular shops in Ontario, will continue to overcome headwinds and continue to grow sales in...
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have made monumental progress in the passenger car market, becoming a standard drivetrain option. The success in cars is also overflowing into other vehicle segments, such as vans, trucks, buses, 2-wheelers, and more. However, despite...
The most-read stories by Indie Garage's dedicated automotive service professional readers provide a real glimpse of where their interests lie.These are in some contrast to the Jobber Nation Most-Read Stores of 2023, where mergers and acquisitions were top of mind. For...
Vehicle theft has risen to epidemic proportions, with thousands of vehicles being lifted from wherever they are parked every day, Thieves may be more sophisticated than ever, but car theft from businesses is nothing new. Some decades ago, I was paying a visit to a...
John Bean has updated the website for its Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool. The new information provides Tru-Point users with advanced information on proper calibrations to enhance performance and productivity. “Performing a correct...
The Automotive Career Development Center (ACDC) is conducting an intensive three-day Tesla Hands-On class October 23 to 25, designed to help technicians learn about Tesla, including the new Tesla scan tool. The class will be held at ACDC’s headquarters in...
The AAPEX Education Online webinar series will kick off on Tuesday, June 27, with a free, timely and relevant presentation on “How Generative AI is Powering Innovation in Automotive Repair.” Mark Seng, Vice President, Sales & Business Development, Predii, and...
Commercial tire and services provider Tirecraft Ontario has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) Emergency Roadside Assistance (ERS) Platform to enhance their fleet roadside assistance program. The new AI-powered ERS Platform will provide faster and more...
Fountain Tire honoured Canada’s tire industry leaders this March at the company’s annual Owners’ Convention in Toronto. The top accolade went to Kurt Timchuk, local owner of the Fountain Tire Winnipeg, Regent Avenue store, who was named Most Valuable Player. Kurt...