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SIMPLICITY ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF VITO ATTILA TO DIRECTOR, TERRITORY PERFORMANCE OF CANADA
Simplicity is pleased to announce the promotion of Vito Attila to the esteemed position of Director, Territory Performance for Canada, effective as of Monday, April 22nd. As Simplicity continues its expansion, the elevation of talent within the organization underscores its commitment to fostering professional growth and excellence. Having joined Simplicity in January 2023 as a… Read More
Anne Bourgoin, Auto mechanics news, Headline, Innovation news, News
A WHEEL DETACHMENT DETECTION SYSTEM
By Anne Bourgoin Tire manufacturer Falken has developed a technology that detects when wheel nuts are loose. Sumimoto Rubber Industries (SRI) has announced the new feature, added to the SENSING CORE system, which detects nuts loose by… just one millimetre! It is due to be implemented on production vehicles for a first customer this year.… Read More
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VAST-AUTO DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF A NEW SATELLITE WAREHOUSE
Vast-Auto Distribution, a premier distributor in the Canadian automotive aftermarket industry, is thrilled to announce the opening of its latest satellite warehouse in Oakville, Ontario. The addition of this facility underscores Vast-Auto’s unwavering commitment to customer service through availability and accessibility to quality automotive parts. As a cornerstone of Vast Auto’s growth strategy, this expansion… Read More
Headline, Isabelle Havasy, Portrait of the bodywork industry
OVERCOMING BURNOUT AND REDEFINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH WORK
(Article published in L’AUTOMOBILE Collision magazine, April 2024) By Isabelle Havasy After almost three decades in the collision repair industry, Tony Cutrone suffered severe burnout in November 2022. Faced with the relentless pressure generated by increasing customer demands, insurer constraints and the disruption caused by COVID-19, he reached breaking point. During the most difficult days… Read More
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JASON BEST, CLOYES’S NEW CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
Effective May 6, 2024, Jason Best joined the Cloyes team as CFO, overseeing Cloyes, ATI and Rotomaster from a Revenue perspective. “Over the many years, I have had the pleasure to work with each of you, your teams, your collective customers, and our great industry. I look forward to embarking on this new journey… Read More
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WHOLESALE EXPRESS JOINS THE RANKS OF AMVOQ PARTNERS!
AMVOQ signs partnership agreement with online auction platform Wholesale Express (WE). It is with great enthusiasm that we formalize a partnership between the Association des marchands de véhicules d’occasion du Québec (AMVOQ) and Wholesale Express. This strategic collaboration aims to strengthen our service offering and provide growth opportunities for our members. By joining forces, we… Read More
Éric Descarries, Headline, Innovation news, News
GM OPENS UP TO HYDROGEN
By Éric Descarries At a time when the industry seems to be moving away from diesel fuels, American giant General Motors sees an opportunity to experiment with hydrogen. To this end, the major automaker has agreed to collaborate on a five-year federally funded project to apply fuel cell technology to utility vehicles. GM will use… Read More
Éric Descarries, Headline, News
HANKOOK LAUNCHES ITS DYNAPRO HPX IN AMERICA
By Éric Descarries Unveiled a few months ago in Korea and last fall at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) in Las Vegas, Hankook’s Dynapro HPX tire is finally available in North America. This tire is specifically designed for SUV and CUV owners looking for a quiet, smooth ride and handling in a wide variety of… Read More
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RAM CLASSIC DISCONTINUES IN CANADA
By Éric Descarries Global manufacturer Stellantis has just announced in a press release that its Ram 1500 Classic pickup will no longer be produced for the Canadian market. However, its inventory of 2023 pickups will be sold during 2024. Ram 1500 Classic production will still be offered to the American and Mexican markets, but only… Read More
Headline, Innovation news, News, Piero Facchin
SYNTHETIC FUEL AND A NEW SERIES AT THE GRAND PRIX DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES
By Piero Facchin The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières recently announced the addition of a new series to its program for the 2024 edition, which will take place from August 9 to 11. Cars from Courses Vintage Québec will be part of the weekend’s racing line-up, including first-generation Mustangs and Camaros, as well as Corvettes, an… Read More