Hot Ticket: Tickets on sale for APMA’s Dec. 7 annual conference
Woodbridge, Ontario — It’s the time of year for the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association (APMA) to host its annual conference in Woodbridge, Ont, back in its 69th edition. Set for Dec. 7 at the Paramount EventSpace just outside Toronto, the APMA has a full lineup of key industry figures ready to present their latest […]
EVs All Day: Ont. Premier Ford announces aims to produce 400,000 Ontario-made EVs by 2030
Guelph, Ontario — Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled the second phase of the “Driving Prosperity” plan on Wednesday from Linamar’s Guelph facility, where he laid out the province’s new auto industry goals for the year 2030. Alongside Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli and Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz, Ford described four goals that the government […]
Coastal Elite: Vancouver International Auto Show back on for March 2022
Vancouver, British Columbia — Following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers have announced that the Vancouver International Auto Show is back on for 2022, currently on the schedule for March 23-27. “After detailed planning and in-depth discussions with our valued partners, we are extremely excited to welcome back visitors to the Vancouver […]
Boosting Business: B.C. allocates $10 million for ‘Accelerating Manufacturing Grant’
Victoria, British Columbia — With the aim of boosting jobs and innovation in the province, the government of British Columbia has allocated $10 million to support 43 new manufacturing projects. “The pandemic has changed the way many B.C. companies do business and for many, adapting and innovating is the way to ensure long-term growth,” said […]
Paris Agreement: Ford to build 52,000 sq. m. distribution centre in Paris, Ont.
Paris, Ontario — The Hamilton, Ont. suburb of Paris is gearing up to welcome a new neighbour to the business community as Ford has begun construction on a new 52,000 sq. m. (562,000 square-foot) distribution centre. Foundations are currently being laid on the land that will serve as a sibling facility to the Casselman, Ont., […]
FinishMaster’s Frontman: Michael Sylvester named new president, COO of FinishMaster Inc.
Toronto, Ontario — Uni-Select has nabbed former Stella-Jones senior v-p Michael Sylvester as the new president and COO of FinishMaster Inc. Sylvester made his name at Stella-Jones, engaging in strategic negotiations with clients and suppliers and establishing a proven track record in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Brian McManus, executive chair and CEO of […]
Auto hors d’oeuvres: AAPEX announces webinar series leading up to event
Las Vegas, Nevada — And just like that, AAPEX is little more than a month out and organizers are making sure attendees are full of ideas to share, with the announcement of four free webinars leading up to the event. The webinars are set to take place every Tuesday at 11 a.m. EST, leading up […]
This Time For Real: CCIF Toronto 2022 to go ahead in-person Feb. 3-4, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — Mark your calendars and put in your insoles, CCIF Toronto is back and in-person, as organizers announced Tuesday that the 2022 industry event is a go for Feb 3-4. CCIF Toronto 2022 will be back in a scaled back form as one of Canada’s largest automotive trade shows gets set to take […]
Talking Shop: Thursday’s AIA Curbside Chat to cover aftermarket future
Toronto, Ontario — Got time for a chat? Join AIA Canada chairman Bob Jaworski this Thursday as he sits down with Mike Kealey from Dorman Products to talk about the ever-changing aftermarket landscape. This week’s AIA Canada Curbside Chat, “Today’s challenges, tomorrow’s opportunities. A changing landscape for the automotive aftermarket”, is currently scheduled for 11 […]
Secure Your Benz: Mercedes-Benz and IBM collaborate on new anti-theft service
Toronto, Ontario — Mercedes-Benz and IBM have teamed up to fight back against vehicle theft by integrating a brand new anti-theft service right into the Mercedes me smartphone app. The service, called “Urban Guard – Stolen Vehicle Help”, uses a combination of vehicle, consumer and position data to help law enforcement track down stolen vehicles […]
