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ELECTRIC VERIFIED, A NEW BRAND AT THE HEART OF GROUPE DEL VASTO’S STRATEGY
(Article published in L’Automobile Mechanic magazine, October 2023) By Isabelle Havasy As sales of vehicles with hybrid and electric powertrains continue to grow across the country, the automotive aftermarket sector is gearing up to welcome the electric wave that will soon be rolling into service bays. In the words of Mauro Cifelli, President and… Read More
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Uni-Select Announces Acquisition to Expand its Presence in Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Uni-Select Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Auto Parts Central and Central Canada Industries, a strategic transaction aimed at expanding the company’s footprint in the provinces of Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Family-owned and operated, Auto Parts Central and Central Canada Industries opened its doors 32 years ago and has consistently demonstrated growth, a… Read More
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NAPA AUTOPRO CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SUCCESS
By Isabelle Havasy In September, the NAPA AUTOPRO banner, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, held its National Conference in Halifax. The automotive aftermarket is undergoing a major transformation, and NAPA AUTOPRO took advantage of this gathering to inform its members about the means that will be deployed to help them successfully… Read More
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Grand Forum du Québec: Registration is open!
Do not miss AIA Canada’s 2024 edition of the Grand Forum du Québec. The Automobile Industries Association of Canada’s francophone gathering of the year in Quebec is back this year. Come network and discuss hot topics to start the year off right. January 25, 2024 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Conference Centre – Delta Hotels… Read More
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GOLF TOURNAMENT AND RECOGNITION AWARDS AT ASPMQ
By Anne Bourgoin On September 7, the Association of Tire and Mechanic Specialists of Québec (ASPMQ) held its golf tournament. The 18-hole course at Club de Golf Joliette welcomed more than 90 enthusiastic players, and the competition was enhanced by a variety of challenges that made the day particularly exciting. The tournament gave way to… Read More
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TANYA SCHEIDL, MANAGER, BODY SHOP SECTOR FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
(Article published in L’Automobile magazine, June 2023) Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to Canada’s growth and development. Making a difference is one of my priorities in my work. So when a position at AIA Canada for the I-CAR Canadian program opened up in 2016, I didn’t hesitate. Having been raised in… Read More
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INFLATION IMPACTS AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE
By Anne Bourgoin According to J.D. Power’s 2023 study, Canada Customer Service Index-Long-Term, the automotive maintenance and repair market in Canada is in decline. It reached a pre-pandemic level of $9.1 billion this year, against $10.9 billion in 2022. The study also reveals that customers using workshop services for vehicles 4 to 12-years old… Read More
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FIGHT AGAINST PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE AND THE RIGHT TO REPAIR: QUÉBEC IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) was invited on September 12th by the members of the Committee on Labour and the Economy to testify in connection with the study of Bill 29. On this occasion, its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jean-François Champagne and the President of the Québec Division of AIA Canada,… Read More
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IN MEMORIAM
Pierre Normandin left us at the beginning of July after a long illness. Pierre had a long career in the automotive industry. He took part in every event. He was a role model for younger employees. Our deepest sympathies go out to his son Éric and his wife Monique Bouchard. Read More
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VAST-AUTO DISTRIBUTION EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINT IN CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC
Vast-Auto Distribution, a division of Groupe Del Vasto, a leader in the distribution and marketing of automotive parts in Eastern Canada, and a shareholder member of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance announced today that it has acquired the assets of Pièces d’Autos Victo and Freins Démarreurs Plessis, as well as the shares of Pièces d’Autos… Read More