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Midas unveils two new store concepts for its North American network
As part of its brand transformation following its acquisition by Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., Midas unveiled two new national

Montreal-North’s Pièces Auto Mekno becomes a Bestbuy Distributors shareholder
The family business led by brothers Djimmy and Djerry Francois joins the network of independent shareholders Bestbuy Distributors announced on

CAA-Québec praises Mazda’s unlimited-mileage warranty, still one of a kind
More than a decade after launch, the program remains an outlier in the North American market. CAA-Québec highlighted Mazda Canada’s

Ottawa Continues Talks with BYD, Chery and Geely on Potential Vehicle Production in Canada
The federal government is continuing to explore automotive assembly joint ventures aimed at attracting manufacturing investment and strengthening Canada’s automotive

Simplicity Car Care Appoints Collision Industry VeteranSean Kell as Director of Strategic Partnerships
Press release by Simplicity Car Care Simplicity Car Care, one of Canada’s fastest-growing collision repair networks, is proud to announce

Snap-on releases second-quarter 2026 results
The tool maker for technicians and collision repairers unveils its half-year results — a key indicator for the professional tool

PHINIA appoints Daniel Griffin as global vice president, aftermarket
A Dana Incorporated veteran takes the helm of the global aftermarket division, in the role since July 6. PHINIA has

Huayi Tire Canada names Mike Matesic eastern Canada sales manager
A tire industry veteran with over 30 years of experience joins the Double Coin team to grow the commercial truck,

Networking: An Investment That Helps Your Repair Shop Grow
By: Anie Samson In the automotive repair industry, technical skills are essential, but they are no longer enough to ensure

Vehicle average age hits a record 13.0 years — what this means for the Canadian aftermarket
The accelerating aging of the North American vehicle fleet is reshaping parts demand, preferred brands, and distribution channels — with

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