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January 21, 2019

Customer Service and Satisfaction

Darren Phillips started out as a General Motors technician. But he always knew he really wanted to run his own shop… and this coming from a family of 12 kids— eight ...

January 21, 2019

The “Just in Case” Fleet

Does your fleet really need “spare” vehicles, or are you fooling yourself? The subject of spare vehicles is a thorny issue for many fleet managers. The most effective ways to reduce ...

January 21, 2019

Bridgestone Commemorates Harvey S. Firestone on His 150th Birth Anniversary

Bridgestone celebrated the legacy of Harvey S. Firestone on December 20, 2018, the 150th anniversary of his birth. The date coincides with the 30th anniversary of the union of Bridgestone and ...

January 21, 2019

CallRevu, the automotive solutions company, names Anthony Giagnacovo as next CEO. Giagnacovo has been part of the automotive industry for 25 years, using his global and technology experience to bring credibility ...

January 21, 2019

3M, Eckhart Develop Collaborative Robot-based Automated Taping System

3M and Eckhart have successfully launched the 3M Automated Taping System (ATS), a collaborative robot-based automated tape application system that was jointly developed by both companies for the automotive and ...

January 21, 2019

Arnott Introduces Shocks and Struts for Mercedes E-Class, CLS-Class and R-Class

Arnott has announced the release of new and OE remanufactured rear shocks and remanufactured front OE air struts for several Mercedes E-Class, CLS-Class and R-Class vehicles. New and OE remanufactured rear ...

January 21, 2019

Cummins Boasts Impressive Torque for Ram Trucks

New Cummins engine offers Ram owners a 1,000 lb ft torque option. Owners of the Ram 2500 and 3500 now have a diesel engine option from Cummins that offers two variants: ...

January 18, 2019

UAP Welcomes Jeff Van de Sande as Senior VP, Altrom Auto Group

UAP has announced the appointment of Jeff Van de Sande as the Senior Vice President of Altrom Auto Group, effective January 17, 2019. The announcement comes days after Jeff’s resignation from his ...

January 18, 2019

Forecast: Cautious Optimism

Fleet sales offset retail drops in Canada, as we head towards the end of 2018. Although there’s some underlying optimism overall, September recorded some very steep sales drops in many global ...

January 18, 2019

Ford Canada Names New President

Veteran Ford executive Dean Stoneley returns to replace Mark Buzzell as President and CEO. During 27 years as an executive, Stoneley has gained extensive experience in global leadership roles, like Vice ...