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Parts Mfgs. Losing Touch with Customers

Mr. Manufacturer, Who is your biggest customer? Who do you depend on the most to choose your products? If you're thinking the local jobbers or Mr.John Q. Public, give your head a shake.

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Why is it hard for some to diagnose a problem with a vehicle

It has become apparent to me after years of observing technicians and do it yourself, one of the things lacking is the ability to diagnose problems with a vehicle. So I ask myself, why? With vehicle ...

Tech Articles
13 Biggest Hot Rod Crate Engines

Big in size, big in power, big in cost; these are a few of our favorite BIG crate engine offerings. Thanks Jay from Perform-X for this link. Read More from Hot Rod

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The Case for Mandatory Certification

The auto service trade is constantly evolving. Certification should be the price of entry. By Allan Haberman Technical Trainer/Owner ACA Training Systems Winnipeg, Man. It’s hard to believe that s...

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BC News

Drug fugitive wanted on decade-old charges arrested at Vancouver Airport

Khamla Wong was charged with conspiracy to traffic cocaine, conspiracy to import cocaine and possession of a loaded prohibited firearm in 2012.

Airport passengers frustrated but complying with new testing, quarantine requirements, says YVR

Just days after implementing new federal pandemic testing and quarantine rules, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is reporting passenger frustration but also compliance.

Winter storm warnings in place for mountain highways after parts of Metro Vancouver awake to surprise snowfall

Environment Canada said up to three centimetres fell in parts of the Lower Mainland, but areas like Richmond and parts of Burnaby avoided the localized band of snow.

10 more people die of COVID-19 in B.C., as 395 new cases confirmed

Auto Service World

NRS re-engineers Ford Mustang Mach-E brake pads

NRS Brakes has launched the aftermarket re-design and upgrade for the Ford Mustang Mach-E, further enhancing the company’s EV brake pad line up. Mach-E re-engineered upgrade by NRS Brakes includes: ● Galvanized for maximum protection against rust ● Mechanically attached…The post NRS re-engineers Ford Mustang Mach-E brake pads appeared first on Auto Service World.

Nvoicepay provides a safe, paperless accounting option for aftermarket

The automotive industry is being transformed by payment innovation as the pandemic is forcing businesses to turn to paperless. Nvoicepay, launched in 2009, is one financial technology company specializing in intelligent payment automation that can provide a viable solution for…The post Nvoicepay provides a safe, paperless accounting option for aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World.

Lordco opens another store in Alberta

Fourteen months after opening its first superstore in Southern Alberta, Canadian-owned-and-operated Lordco Auto Parts has now opened its first store in Edmonton, Alberta. The new bright and spacious Edmonton store encompasses 34,000 square feet of combined retail and warehouse space…The post Lordco opens another store in Alberta appeared first on Auto Service World.

Global B2B automotive trading platform TRADE X secures new growth capital

TRADE X, a global B2B automotive trading platform that allows the entire B2B automotive ecosystem, including OEMs, fleet and car dealers to buy and sell pre-owned vehicles in a secure and globally compliant marketplace, has secured new growth capital to…The post Global B2B automotive trading platform TRADE X secures new growth capital appeared first on Auto Service World.

Sports

Canada women's soccer headed in right direction despite frustrating SheBelieves Cup

In their first game action in nearly a year, it was a mixed bag for the Canadian women's soccer team at the SheBelieves Cup. CBC Sports' Signa Butler examines some of the burning questions following the team's 1-2 performance in the competition.

The Blue Jays are back and looking like a contender

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at what to expect from an intriguing young Jays team as it gets to work at spring training.

Scotties: Peterson steals late pair to beat Galusha for spot in championship round

Beth Peterson of Team Wild Card Three defeated Kerry Galusha of the Northwest Territories 9-8 on Thursday to secure a berth in the championship pool at the Canadian women's curling championship.

Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Larry Nassar dies by suicide after charges

Prosecutors in Michigan filed charges Thursday against a former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. Hours later, the coach was dead.

CBC Headlines

Variants will likely make up 40% of Ontario's COVID-19 cases by mid-March, modelling predicts

Ontario's public health measures have decreased COVID-19 transmission and have slowed the spread of variants of concern, according to new modelling released by the province's Science Table Thursday.

Pandemic spending derails Alberta government's plan for balanced budget

Fixated on bolstering the health-care system during the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta’s United Conservative Party government has postponed its promise of a fiscal reckoning to a later, undetermined time.