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Month: November 2018
Whoever told your customers that SUVs don’t need winter tires, was lying. The dictionary defines the Pendulum Effect as follows: “Also called pendulum law; Physics; a…
Spectra Premium Approved Radiator Supplier
Spectra Premium has become an official NASCAR radiator supplier in the NASCAR Xfinity and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. “We are honoured to be granted this…
Hankook ‘s Futuristic Concept Tires
Every two years, the ‘Design Innovation’ project—organized by Hankook with design universities—is held and concluded at the Motor Show in Essen, Germany. The motto of the…
GM Canada, dealers commit to train Oshawa Assembly Workers
General Motors of Canada and its dealers are teaming up to train and hire interest workers impacted by the idling of Oshawa Assembly. GM Canada says…
Communauto FLEX Debuts in Toronto
Toronto’s new car-share service launched on Nov. 24. Communauto FLEX is the first company to receive a permit under the City of Toronto’s new free-floating car-share pilot program, which…
Hot Rods and Customs Gear Up for Barrett-Jackson
Custom cars and hot rods can be great ways for talented body shop staff to show off their creativity and skills. At Barrett-Jackson’s 2019 Scottsdale Auction,…
CRP’s New AAE Ford Steering Gear Boxes
CRP Automotive now offers a new line of AAE Steering Gear Boxes for popular Ford truck applications featuring a better design that outperforms the OE design.…
Ontario Bill 50 Passes Second Reading
On November 22, Ontario MPPs at Queen’s Park, MPPs voted unanimously to pass Bill 50. Also known as the Cutting Red Tape for Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2018,…
LEAF to Power Nissan HQ
An American pilot project will see the Nissan LEAF powering buildings during peak-load times. Working with Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-grid systems company, Nissan North America is…
Together Until 2023—Pirelli & Formula One
Pirelli will remain as Global Tire Partner of the FIA Formula One World Championship after renewing its current contract to 2023. FOM and Pirelli have agreed…