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Aftermarket Consolidation: REACH Acquires Carter and Airtex/ASC Brands
REACH’s acquisition of Carter and Airtex/ASC aims to stabilize replacement water and fuel pump supply chains for Canadian mechanical repair facilities. Global supplier REACH has completed the acquisition of legacy aftermarket brands Carter Engineered Quality and Airtex/ASC,…
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Sensata Appoints Aftermarket Chief to Strengthen Supply
Sensata’s executive appointment targets improved wholesale availability of TPMS sensors and commercial collision-mitigation hardware for Canadian tyre centres and heavy-duty fleets. Sensata Technologies has appointed Enrico Manuele as Vice-President and General Manager of its…
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Financial Restructuring at Goodyear: Driving Operational Profitability and Margins
Goodyear’s executive appointment signals tightened fiscal discipline that could directly reshape commercial credit conditions, wholesale pricing tiers, and regional inventory supply for Canadian tyre distributors. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has confirmed the appointment…
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Accelerating HVAC Bay Turns: Four Seasons Adds Direct-Fit Condensers
Standard Motor Products’ new Four Seasons A/C condenser line streamlines climate repair procurement for Canadian automotive jobbers through single-source thermal system sourcing. Standard Motor Products (SMP) has expanded its Temperature Control Division offering with the…
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Unlocking Upfitting Revenue on Premium Hybrid Utility Platforms
Toyota’s Crown Signia GT-S concept showcases profitable aftermarket restyling opportunities for custom shops and dealership parts departments targeting performance crossover owners. Engineered by the Toyota Motorsports Garage for the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the Toyota Crown…
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Hankook Secures Panamera Fitments
Hankook’s expanded Porsche Panamera factory fitments secure high-margin OE tyre replacement volume for Canadian independent performance retailers and franchise dealers. Hankook Tire has expanded its ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) original equipment footprint with the supply…
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Dealership Philanthropy: Hyundai Retail Network Mobilises $4.8 Million
Supported by 225 franchise rooftops, Hyundai Canada’s dealer-backed charity campaign exceeded targets by delivering $4.8 million to 16 paediatric hospital foundations nationwide. Hyundai Auto Canada has concluded the 2026 tour of its “Hyundai Hope on Wheels” national charitable…
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Right to Repair in Alberta: Legislation Advances Amid Industry Scrutiny
Alberta’s Bill 34 establishes direct technical data access pathways for independent repair facilities while prompting renewed calls for an overarching federal mandate. The Alberta government has introduced Bill 34, amending the provincial Consumer Protection Act to establish a…
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Supply Chain Restructuring: ATD Enacts Leadership Change Amid Cost Cuts
A leadership overhaul at American Tire Distributors signals continued wholesale restructuring, directly impacting inventory flow and daily replenishment for Canadian tyre dealers. American Tire Distributors (ATD) has appointed board member Michael Broderick as interim president,…
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Ivan Boykin to Lead Ford of Canada
The Ford veteran succeeds Beverly Goodman as the company prepares for the next phase of its Canadian manufacturing operations. Ford Motor Company of Canada has named longtime Ford executive Ivan Boykin as its new President and CEO, effective Dec. 1. Boykin succeeds Beverly…
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Snap-on Targets Apprentice Upskilling on Social Media
Snap-on’s expansion onto Instagram and TikTok provides mechanical repair shops with on-demand diagnostic tool training to accelerate younger technicians’ shop-floor troubleshooting skills. Professional tool and diagnostic equipment manufacturer Snap-on has expanded its digital…
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Ottawa Freezes Auto Emission Caps Until 2030
Freezing national light-vehicle emission caps through the 2029 model year relieves severe inventory allocation strain across Canadian automotive dealer networks. The Canadian federal government has paused tightening light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards,…
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Mazda Enhances 2027 CX-5 Value Proposition
Mazda Canada’s 2027 CX-5 lineup opens at $36,300 with standard Google connectivity and advanced displays to defend compact utility market share. Mazda Canada has announced official pricing and equipment packages for its volume-leading 2027 CX-5 compact crossover. Entering…
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Cooper: An Option for Optimizing the Cost Per Kilometer of Vehicle Fleets
Cooper’s new Discoverer HT provides commercial fleet operators with heavy-towing stability supported by a 115,000-kilometre limited treadwear warranty to lower operating costs. Cooper Tires, a subsidiary of Goodyear, has introduced its all-new Discoverer HT highway mixed-terrain…
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Value and Retention
Delivering more to your customers and building long-term success in today’s higher cost environment. There’s no question that the average age of Canada’s vehicle fleet continues to climb, which means more people are keeping their cars and trucks for longer. This means that…
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Honesty, Quality and Fairness
Dieppe Auto Repairs has earned a solid reputation by focusing on the fundamentals of good service. In this issue, Autosphere highlights another automotive service provider, this time. Dieppe Auto Repairs, located in Dieppe, New Brunswick. Owner/operator Mostafa Shafa didn’t come…
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Lessons From The Road
Tire Butler’s experience offers valuable lessons for tire businesses considering offering mobile service. When Tire Butler first launched in 2010 with a single truck, mobile tire service was still largely novel in Canada. The idea behind the business, however, was simple: Why…
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Actionable Insights and New Opportunities
ACE 2026 was the place for the latest in automotive retailing From October 14-16, the Fallsivew Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, once again played host to the Automotive Conference & Expo (ACE). Hosted by the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario, in conjunction with Consolidated…
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Customer Service Is Everyone’s Job
From the service advisor to the technician in the bay, every member of the team has a role in building customer trust. In the automotive repair business, customer service is often seen as the responsibility of the service advisor. They answer the phone, write up the work order,…