Magna International considers taking over Oshawa facility
Toronto, Ontario — January 15, 2018 — Canadian auto parts behemoth Magna International may be considering contracting GM’s Oshawa, Ontario facility to manufacture vehicles from different OEMs after GM closes its own operations this year. In an interview with Automotive News Canada, Magna CEO Don Walker, who once worked within the facility, said any deal […]
Autonomous Report
Reno, Nevada – January 16, 2019 – As technology progresses and public acceptance grows towards autonomous vehicles, aftermarket liability will begin to shift from vehicle manufacturers to service and repair shop owners. While regulations and legislation continue to evolve, service and repair requirements are moving forward as demonstrated by manufacturers stating written positions concerning shop owner […]
FIX team raises more than $75,000 for RMHC
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – January 16, 2019 – Fix Automotive Network (FAN) Canada and partners came together to raise $75, 087 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Canada in 2018. “We were so pleased to expand our partnership with RMHC to include all our Canadian brands this past fall,” said Steve Leal, president […]
A disruptive CASE
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – January 16, 2019 – Connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicles could cause the loss of more than 48,000 jobs in Canada’s automotive aftermarket by 2051, a new report from the Conference Board of Canada suggests. “The implications of connected, autonomous, shared, and electric vehicles on the automotive aftermarket have […]
