Adam Malik

Electrification is no longer a future consideration; it is actively reshaping the service landscape today. That was the clear and timely message for the Canadian automotive aftermarket from the EV & Charging Expo held April 8-9 at Toronto’s Enercare Centre. Positioned as a business-to-business forum, the event brought together infrastructure providers, fleet operators, policymakers, utilities, […]

BendPak has released the APEX AL10C, a 10,000‑lb capacity two‑post lift designed for professional shops and home garages. The lift features a clearfloor design, flexible symmetric and asymmetric arm positioning, and triple‑telescoping arms to reach a wide range of lifting points. Built with heavy‑duty steel construction and a direct‑drive hydraulic system, the AL10C includes automatic safety locks, swing arm restraints, and overhead shutoff protection for dependable daily operation.

Novus Polish has launched AquaClear, a new glass treatment engineered to deliver long‑lasting water repellency, improved clarity, and consistent performance in all weather conditions. AquaClear bonds directly with the glass surface for durable protection. The product is easy to apply, requires no special tools and is suitable for automotive, residential and commercial glass surfaces.

The steady climb in average transaction prices for new light vehicles stalled in 2025 after several years of sharp increases, new data show. Average transaction price fell 0.6 per cent in 2025 to $53,400, according to new analysis from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. That ends a run that saw prices rise by more than 30 per […]

Battery electric vehicles are quickly becoming a leasing story, with data showing EV customers are far more likely to lease as they test the technology and avoid long-term battery risk. Kirsten von Busch, director of product marketing at Experian Automotive, told attendees that leasing has become the dominant way many consumers get into a new […]

It was a look at how to prepare for the future of business and work at Auto Care Connect 2026.

The outlook for battery electric vehicles is shifting as incentives wane and consumers turn to hybrids. “If I was up here four years ago, I’d probably be like, ‘There’s so much momentum around electrification,” Steve Greenfield, CEO of Automotive Ventures, told attendees of the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Aftermarket Technology Conference in Springfield, Missouri. “There was […]

Standard Motor Products has added more than 500 new part numbers in the first quarter of 2026, expanding coverage across its vehicle control and temperature control divisions. New releases include fuel injectors, ABS speed sensors, transmission control solenoids, and power window switches covering millions of vehicles. The Four Seasons lineup also expanded with new PAC‑Kits A/C service kits, HVAC actuators, heater cores, compressors, and related components, strengthening coverage for popular domestic and import applications.

Generative AI is quickly becoming a common shopping tool for consumers, influencing how they compare products, search for deals and make purchase decisions, new survey findings show.

Independent auto repair shops are playing a vital role in Canada’s electric vehicle market as EV ownership grows and service demands change, according to a panel of industry experts. Daniel Breton, chief executive officer of Electric Mobility Canada, discussed how independent garages are increasingly essential, sharing his own experience with dealer wait times. He told […]