Ottawa, Ontario Canada’s auto recyclers, through the automotive Recyclers Of canada(ARC), have been calling for a ban on asbestos imports for some time. Recently, a private member’s bill has been brought forward for consideration that would effectively end the importation of asbestos containing products. “As we follow the recent movement to stop the importation of […]

Ontario, October  2016 – Business conditions for the automotive aftermarket have never been better, according to the 2016 Outlook Report released by AIA Canada. A surge in light vehicle sales in the last two years has had a knock-on effect throughout the entire ecosystem, with the Canadian automotive aftermarket industry hit an all-time record of […]

In Ontario Canada has lost about 53,000 auto jobs since 2001, according to a 2015 report by the Automotive Policy Research Center.Among the reasons: a post-bankruptcy consolidation of production, Canada’s high energy costs and the rapid growth of Mexico as a North American production and export base. Unifor President Jerry Dias has framed this round […]

The well-documented surge in new-car sales over the last five years should have long-term positive implications for the automotive aftermarket, according to a new report released today by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA). The association’s biennial Outlook Study,says two consecutive years of record sales numbers will bring tangible benefits to automotive repair and […]

Chris Baer has been named the new president of Vipar Heavy Duty, the company announced during its annual business conference. January 2002 as director – program management. November 2003 – was named vice president and a corporate officer.  November 2014 – promoted to executive vice president The network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors has […]

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles workers represented by the Canadian union Unifor on Sunday ratified a new four-year labor contract with the automaker, which pledged more than $251 million (C$330 million) in investments. About 70 percent of workers voted to ratify the contract, Unifor said in a news release. The union said 69 percent of production workers and […]

 Ontario– A strong Canadian contingent makes its way to the SEMA Show and other Industry Week events every year, and AIA Canada has once again stepped up to run a unique networking event. This year’s event will take place at Caesar’s Palace on November 1, 2016.   ➤ The 2016 SEMA Show runs November 1 to 4 at […]

Canadian Auto Experts are Gearing Up for an Intensive Fall Testing Program during the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada “TestFest” 2016 Auto Value is sending 100 people to Hawaii for a trip of a lifetime! Winners will enjoy the ultimate escape to the beautiful island of Oahu where they will experience scenic beaches, historical sites, […]