Adam Malik

The automotive aftermarket will have access to even more electric vehicle experiences, along with the usual industry trend insights at AAPEX this year during Industry Week. AAPEX 2024 is expanding its EV experience to provide more expert-led training sessions and product spotlights on the show floor, ensuring all segments of the automotive aftermarket are fully […]

NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, announced the launch of the BCA Wheel Hub with Hardware Kits product line. This adds 27 new SKUs for popular import and domestic applications and coverage for over 16.3 million vehicles in operation. These kits include a premium OE-quality wheel bearing that includes the hardware needed to install them. […]

The combined actions of U.S. and Canadian dockworkers are expected to delay goods movement and increase costs for both businesses and consumers *Editor’s note: A tentative agreement is in place with U.S. unions; more details at the bottom of the original story Ports across North America are facing widespread disruptions as dockworkers initiate strikes on […]

Burnout is a widespread issue affecting nearly half of workers globally, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, titled Four Keys to Boosting Inclusion and Beating Burnout, revealed that 48 per cent of employees in eight countries are currently experiencing burnout. This study surveyed 11,000 desk-based and frontline workers from […]

Standard Motor Products’ recently released Standard Coils add coverage for the 2021-2023 Ford F-150, 2023-20 Subaru Legacy and Outback and 2022-19 Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs. Additional new coverage includes popular vehicles like the 2022-2024 Volkswagen Jetta and Taos, 2023-2024 Ford Super Duty trucks, and the 2015-2020 Alfa Romeo 4C. Currently, fifteen Blue Streak Ignition Coil […]

Dayco has added 55 new parts to its portfolio. The list includes 41 new branched and quick connect hoses, covering primarily medium- and heavy-duty vehicle applications, 11 new water pumps and three new serpentine belt kit part numbers. Dayco has spent 18 months to transform its hose product line following a detailed evaluation of more […]

National Castrol oil brand distributor Wakefield Canada has announced two new members of its team. Pavindeep (Pav) Ghangas and Patrick (Pat) McCrea are now part of the Western Canadian sales team, based in British Columbia. The announcement noted that Ghangas grew up in Richmond and Surrey and brings with him years of success in both […]

What was once the Automotive Fellowship Society is now the Aftermarket Guild armed with a new vision for the future while making sure to honour the trailblazers of the past. The group last met in 2019 and reunited Oct. 3 in Toronto, with major changes. With a new name, the group opened its membership to […]

A recent MIT study found that electric vehicle charging stations significantly increase consumer spending at nearby businesses. The study, which analyzed data from over 4,000 charging stations and 140,000 businesses in California, found that the presence of EV chargers led to an average annual spending increase of about $1,500 per business in 2019 and approximately […]

BAAN Powertrain is now carrying Tesla Drive Unit Rebuild Kits and Coolant Deletes. The rebuild kits and coolant deletes are designed to provide reliable and high-quality solutions for Tesla drive units. They are compatible with Model S (February 2012-March 2016) and Model X (September 2015-February 2021). “Whether you’re a repair shop looking to expand your […]