Jan 21, 2025 · Premium Guard Inc. (PGI), www.premiumguard.com, a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality automotive products, has been awarded the Professional Excellence Champion award at the first-ever Advance Auto Parts Accelerate...

3 days ago · Jobber Nation presents some of the key data included in the 7th Annual Aftermarket Intelligence issue, a special combined issue from the publishers of Indie Garage and Jobber Nation. It was created at the outset as a combined issue to enable professionals at both the distribution level and the shop level of Canada’s aftermarket to […]

Dec 31, 2024 · The year that was 2024 certainly saw its fair share of important aftermarket moves. Clearly dominating the news cycle was the buzz surrounding Advance Auto Parts announced intention to sell its Worldpac business, eventually completed toward the end of the year. But there was more than just this going on, with several key players finding […]

Sep 30, 2024 · In this latest print edition, Jobber Nation provides key perspectives on possibilities, challenges, and practical solutions for the unexpected. Zak Krieger, the fourth generation in a successful aftermarket family talks in positive terms about the future of the jobber entrepreneur. JF Champagne, fresh from global right-to-repair meetings talks about R2R successes and challenges here in […]

Dec 9, 2024 · (SPONSORED CONTENT) Celebrating 71 years of growth and success, Bestbuy Distributors Limited is one of Canada’s most respected names in auto parts distribution. Stepping into 2025 with a clear vision and a bright future, the company has fortified its legacy while significantly broadening its reach and influence in the aftermarket industry. Over the …

Oct 15, 2024 · On the heels of presentations at the Right to Repair Global meeting, held in September at Automechanika Frankfurt, AIA Canada president and CEO JF Champagne says initiatives here are positive but at a critical stage.

Mar 4, 2024 · During the fourth quarter and full year results call, Advance Auto Parts CEO Shane O’Kelly provided information on the sale of its Worldpac and its Canadian business, operating as Carquest Canada.

Feb 13, 2024 · Key investments, such as the Stellantis and LG Energy Solution (LGES) joint venture NextStar Energy EV battery plant in Windsor, Ontario should result in net labour gains in the ICE-to-EV transition, says a labour study. A recent study by Future of Canada’s Automotive Labourforce (FOCAL) initiative concludes that Canada’s economy could …

Jan 16, 2024 · In the Annual Aftermarket Intelligence Report produced by Jobber Nation and Indie Garage, we presented what we think are some of the key trends to watch.. These Trends to Watch cover the gamut from overall service market trends supported by what we believe to be the best available research data, and other trends that we’re seeing play out in the bays, but may not always be clearly manifested ...

Dec 5, 2023 · The just released Labour Market Research Report from the AIA Canada puts hard data to what many in Canada’s automotive aftermarket already know: this industry is challenged to attract new talent, particularly at the technician level, and it’s also losing skilled labour to other sectors.. There is a shortage of skilled automotive service technicians to meet the industry demand, with a ...