Tuesday Ticker: September 14, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Magna falls short in its bid for Veoneer; Apple decides to go solo for its untitled electric vehicle project and a Roark Capital exec sheds Driven Brands shares. Viva Veoneer, melancholy for Magna Semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm has reportedly made a binding US$37 per share or about $4.6 billion offer to […]
So Far, SAAR Good: SAAR Fall Conference draws 200+ attendees to Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Gone as quickly as it came, the 2021 SAAR Fall Conference is officially in the books as the hottest ticket in the prairies drew in more than 200 attendees at its peak, this past weekend. As per tradition, SAAR kicked off the fall conference with a golf tournament comprised of 72 attendees, […]
In Memoriam: Bob Greenwood of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre dies, 71
Surrey, British Columbia — The Canadian automotive aftermarket bids farewell to Bob Greenwood, 71, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre, who died of a heart attack in Surrey, B.C. last Thursday. This news was first reported by Auto Service World. A coach to many, Greenwood wielded a powerful voice in the automotive […]
Tomorrow’s Techs: Fix Network hosts Trades Experience Day for Tropicana graduating class
Toronto, Ontario — Last week Fix Network hosted the graduating class of pre-apprenticeship body technicians from Tropicana Community Services for their first-ever Fix Network Trades Experience Day, at the collision repair company’s Milton training facility in Ontario. The event, dubbed Trades Experience Day, was part of Fix Network’s mission to promote the aftermarket industry among […]
Benz Deluxe: AutoCanada Inc. acquires Autolux MB Collison in Montreal
Edmonton, Alberta — AutoCanada Inc. is breaking in on the Benz market as the dealer group announced the acquisition of Autolux MB Collison in Montreal. Autolux has been in operation for over 30 years and is a certified Mercedes-Benz collision centre. The business operates out of a facility with more than 15 production bays and […]
