Adam Malik

If a shop owner considers themselves integral to the daily operation of their business, they will have a tough time finding a buyer, warned an industry advisor. Hunt Demarest, accountant and business valuator with accounting firm Paar Melis, couldn’t stress this point enough while speaking at a recent conference. “If you have a day-to-day job […]

June’s automotive retail sales data revealed notable declines across various segments, including those in the aftermarket, raising concerns within the industry. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) reported a “worrying” drop in automotive retail sales for June, with declines observed across multiple segments. New vehicle dealers led the way with an 8.6 per cent decrease in sales […]

As business evolves, shop members of the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario got up close to the latest changes and challenges taking place. They gathered in Mississauga, Ontario, at the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport West for the AARO Trade Show & Training Event to hear from industry leaders and get both business management and […]

With human error accounting for more than 90 per cent of road traffic accidents, the push toward autonomous vehicles is gaining momentum as a crucial measure to enhance road safety. Car manufacturers are also feeling compelled to adopt advanced technologies to remain competitive as self-driving technology progresses. A recent report by IDTechEx, “Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis […]

KYB has announced the launch of its new shock assemblies, designed to help service professionals reduce installation times and simplify ordering while providing top-quality OE replacement parts. The new KYB Shock Assemblies will be available soon for a wide range of vehicles that use rear shock mount technology. These assemblies come complete with the shock, […]

Bosch has launched the 6.0 software update for its ADS X series scan tools, offering new features, faster scan times and expanded vehicle coverage. The update includes a topology view and battery voltage indicator to enhance diagnostic efficiency. Key improvements in the 6.0 update include faster scan times, improved by an average of 57 per […]

BendPak has enhanced its Mobi-EVS Series of EV battery and powertrain lifting systems to boost technician productivity and ergonomics. The new Mobi-EVS4500 and EVS3000 models are stronger, more durable, and easier to maneuver. These compact, portable lifting systems are powered by a 12-volt DC unit with a deep-cycle battery, eliminating the need for extension cords […]

It’s not often, perhaps even rare, these days that a technician sets off on their own to open their own shop. But that’s the plunge Rui Silvestre has taken. The 2017 Canadian Technician of the Year from CARS magazine was the lead tech at Master Mechanic High Park, the 2021 Shop of the Year. But […]

Transit Inc. announced it expanded its range of new CMX calipers with 160 new additions. That brings its total offerings to nearly 600 for a product introduced earlier this year. In addition to the new caliper assemblies, CMX also offers coverage for its ceramic brake pads and OE brake rotors. www.transitinc.com

New data from Statistics Canada highlighted a significant increase in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) registrations, reaching 12.9 per cent of all new vehicle registrations in the second quarter of 2024. Stats Can noted that 65,733 new ZEVs were registered in Q2, a 30 per cent increase from the previous quarter. When hybrids are included, more than […]