If there were a single theme that ran through most of the most-read automotive aftermarket stories of 2019, it would be growth. From announcements by distribution organizations to retail service chains, most of the top stories from 2019 had their roots in confidence...
While there are few who will disagree that electric vehicles will form a greater proportion of vehicle fleets going forward, who will dominate and what technologies will come to the forefront is less clear. According to research by IDTechEx, newcomers to the...
After 45 years of success in British Columbia, Lordco Auto Parts Ltd. has expanded into Alberta with a new location opening in Calgary near the Calgary Auto Mall. “Lordco Auto Parts is very excited to enter the Alberta market with our new superstore in Southeast...
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc., shareholders and suppliers have descended on Miami's Turnberry Isle for updates, networking, and to celebrate the best performers. The annual Winter Shareholder Meeting for the headquarters of the Auto Value stores being held...
The Young Professionals in the Aftermarket committee of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada held its Holiday Networking Reception in Toronto recently. The event, held at the Rec Room located at Roundhouse Park in downtown Toronto, near the CN Tower, Rogers...
The emissions control system is one of the more mysterious areas of vehicle functions for many consumers. Those who have mandatory emissions testing in their provinces generally assume that if the vehicle passes the test, there’s nothing else to worry about. Those...
PPG unveiled its 2019 automotive colour trends report, showing a rise in blue automobiles. Holding a steady 8% of the total global colour popularity data – second only to neutrals like white, black, silver and gray – blue reflects consumers’ desire for adventure,...
It comes as no secret that the traditional aftermarket distribution chain has seen the disruptive effects e-tailing for some time, but a new report by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada provides some important detail about where it’s headed, and its...
Automotive Parts Distributors (APD) has announced that it’s Fall Super Show in Saskatoon, Sask., was a success. This was the first show APD has hosted since 2013 when it held its Tool and Equipment Expo. “The idea was to expand to all aftermarket lines,” said Zara...