1+ week, 4+ day ago   (190+ words) AIA Canada says inflation, higher borrowing costs and cost‑of‑living pressures are affecting how Canadians make spending decisions, including vehicle maintenance and repair. Affordability continues to influence when and how work is completed. AIA Canada says financial pressures can…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (520+ words) Auto Service World Canada-U.S. tariffs add pressure to automotive supply chains Canada and the United States are imposing or maintaining several tariffs that could increase costs for vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers and aftermarket businesses on both sides of the border....

1+ mon, 13+ hour ago   (465+ words) Canada’s automotive market remained more resilient than expected through the first half of 2026, with vehicle prices continuing to normalize, inventory levels improving and consumer demand holding up despite ongoing affordability pressures and economic uncertainty. According to AutoTrader’s latest Price Index…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (201+ words) Matador AI has partnered with Stellantis to give eligible U.S. dealers access to 100 per cent co‑op reimbursement for select AI‑powered sales and service automation tools. The support is available through the Stellantis Digital Dealer Program. Dealers can use Matador’s…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (396+ words) Many independent auto repair shops are being limited by a leadership gap as owners struggle to shift from working as technicians to managing and growing their businesses, an industry conference heard. Murray Voth, president of RPM Training, told delegates that…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (404+ words) The growing shift toward hybrid retail models is reshaping how automotive aftermarket companies operate, forcing them to manage multiple sales channels while meeting rising customer expectations. Retailers are increasingly combining online, in‑store and delivery channels into a single operating…...

2+ mon, 13+ hour ago   (234+ words) The latest issue of CARS News is here and you’ll find an exclusive look inside at how parts distributors gauge their relationship with their shop partners. The 2026 Annual Jobber Survey found a distinct operational disconnect right at the parts counter....

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (420+ words) A historic shift is underway in how light‑vehicle parts reach U.S. repair bays and consumers, with Lang Marketing projecting more than a $30 billion swing in product sales among the five major aftermarket distribution channels through to 2028. “The sales volume…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (238+ words) Driv has introduced Installer’s Advantage, a new platform developed to address common challenges technicians face in the service bay. Built from direct feedback gathered from repair shops, the program highlights product design enhancements that simplify installation, reduce labour time, and…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (436+ words) Automakers are leaning into choice as Canadians juggle EVs, affordability and uncertainty. At the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, three major automakers said the future of the car market will be defined less by one big bet on electrification and…...