Fastco Canada Appoints Lee Chaplin New President
Following in the footsteps of his father, Glenn Chaplin, founder of Fastco Canada, Lee steps into his new leadership position.
TotalEnergies Marketing, Bestbuy Distributors Extend Partnership
TotalEnergies lubricants will be now be integrated into Bestbuy warehouses in Mississauga and Edmonton.
Henniges Automotive To Close Plant in Burlington, Ontario
The plant produces vehicle sealing systems for automotive vehicles and employs 220 people.
Certified Collision Group Enters Canadian Market
CCG also announced that 15-year industry veteran Rebecca Fyfe will lead the efforts in Canada as vice president of sales, Canada.
Canada Announces New EV Availability Standard
To support the transition to electric, the Canadian government has committed $1.2 billion to establish 84,500 chargers by 2029.
J.D. Power: Canada’s Auto Service Market Shrinks
Canada’s auto service market declined to pre-pandemic levels, J.D. Power reports.
Canada Invests in 1,500+ New EV Chargers Across Quebec
The $30 million investment for the chargers underscores Canada’s commitment to a coast-to-coast charging network.
Driven Brands Hosts Inaugural Canadian Conference
Attendees included hundreds of franchise partners from CARSTAR and Driven Glass.
Groupe Touchette Inc. Acquires Fastco Canada
The acquisition allows Groupe Touchette to expand its service offering.
Consumers in Canada Sour on EVs, J.D. Power Finds
More than 60% of respondents said they’re unlikely to consider an EV for their next car.
Magna Announces New Facility, Location Expansion
The company is investing in a new battery enclosures facility to support the Ford F-150 Lightning and future OEM programs.
Key Factors for Growth in the Canadian EV and Auto Industry
Flavio Volpe, president of APMA – The Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, discusses the topic.
