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Princess Auto opens first Quebec store

Princess Auto opens first Quebec store

Local elected officials, vendors as well as enthusiastic customers and members of the Princess Auto leadership team were gathered in a festive atmosphere for the occasion and the traditional chain cutting ceremony. The first Princess Auto store in the province...

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Group Del Vasto raises $40k at aftermarket event

Group Del Vasto raises $40k at aftermarket event

The automotive aftermarket Groupe Del Vasto raised more than $40,000 for a variety of causes at its annual golf fundraiser. Held August 21 the latest Groupe Del Vasto Annual Golf Tournament attracted nearly 170 to Les Quatre Domaines Golf Club in Mirabel. Aftermarket...

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Connected car future gets a boost

Connected car future gets a boost

The Government of Canada has announced funding that will help pave the way for the support the design, testing, and integration of safety-enhancing automated and connected car technologies, as well as the development of national regulations. The...

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Transportation of Dangerous Goods changes coming in Canada

Transportation of Dangerous Goods changes coming in Canada

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada is advising that planned changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations could have an impact on aftermarket organizations doing business in Canada, particularly on the training front. There are planned and...

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Overland Experience added to SEMA

Overland Experience added to SEMA

Buyers at the 2019 SEMA Show will be able to see products and vehicles specifically for overlanding in the all-new SEMA Overland Experience area. The dedicated section in the Performance Pavilion will feature dozens of customized vehicles outfitted for survival with...

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Back to school car care tips for consumers

Back to school car care tips for consumers

Drivers should be reminded that car care includes to a full vehicle inspection and be sure, in particular, that brakes are functioning properly. It's back-to-school time and the Car Care Council wants to help families get their vehicles ready for car pools, playdates,...

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Fountain Tire CEO Brent Hesje named to Hall of Fame

Fountain Tire CEO Brent Hesje named to Hall of Fame

Fountain Tire CEO and former chair of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada Brent Hesje has been named to the Tire Industry Association (TIA) 2019 Hall of Fame. The Tire Industry Association also announced the Hall of Fame induction of the late Frank...

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AAPEXedu 2019 tackles aftermarket’s top concerns

AAPEXedu 2019 tackles aftermarket’s top concerns

The 2019 AAPEXedu program will include 10 sessions for automotive aftermarket service professionals, auto parts retailers and warehouse distributors to help them prepare for the future, while also enhancing the service they provide to today’s customers. AAPEX...

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