Aftermarket Ascension: AIA Canada appoints Kathryn Jones as chair of the Young Professionals in the Aftermarket Committee
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada has appointed Kathryn Jones as the new chair of the Young Professionals in the Aftermarket committee. As a fourth-generation Canadian aftermarket professional, Jones’ passion for the industry goes back to her family’s jobber store and eventually led her to Georgian College, where she graduated with […]
Setting up SEMA: 2020 Show registration opens
Las Vegas, Nevada — Registration for the 2020 SEMA Show is now open. The event is scheduled to take place from Nov. 3 through Nov. 6, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Organizers believe that carrying on the event as scheduled will be “vital in helping businesses move forward toward a successful 2021.” Show […]
A Glimmer of Hope: Canadian auto sales drop 44 percent in May, an improvement from April
Toronto, Ontario — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says Canadian auto sales dropped by 44 percent in May, an improvement from the estimated 74.6 percent decline in April. An estimated 113,224 new light vehicles were sold in May, up from 45,833 sold in April. April was the largest single-month decrease in new vehicle sales on record—the lowest […]
Millions Made: Toyota Canada produces its nine millionth vehicle
Cambridge, Ontario — Toyota Canada says it “takes pride in every vehicle built,” however, on May 27, a very special vehicle rolled off of one of the company’s assembly lines. The vehicle—a Lexus RX 450h hybrid luxury SUV—is the nine millionth build assembled by Toyota Canada, representing a milestone in the automaker’s 30-year history in […]
