Mechanical events

ASE Shifts Automotive Service Professionals Month

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will observe Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM) this June, while announcing a planned transition beginning in 2026–2027 to shift ASPM recognition to…

Slapshots Does It Again

April 29th saw another exciting Slapshots for a Cause event with the Salvation Army on the receiving end of a nice contribution to their great organization. This was Slapshots 35th…
Promotional graphic for the Worldpac STX 2026 Supplier & Training Expo, taking place August 19 to 23, 2026. The image features a futuristic vehicle cutaway showing internal electronic components, the U.S. Capitol dome signifying the National Harbor, Maryland location , and the event tagline "Lead with Innovation."

Worldpac Predicts Top Training Trends Ahead of STX 2026

Expert trainers at Worldpac, a leading distributor of original equipment and automotive aftermarket parts, forecast that training focused on high-voltage and hybrid vehicles, along with broader business skills instruction, will…
An overhead view of a busy auto parts trade show in a warehouse, featuring manufacturer booths, brand signage like Bestbuy, and people networking and learning.

Boosting Your Parts Opportunities

Trade shows continue to offer unique buying and business insights for jobbers. Trade shows of all kinds have mostly recovered from the hammering they took during the COVID-19 era and…
A charity logo with gold and green elements. An upper gold banner reads "FOR THE KIDS". A large green oval frames "SHAD'S R&R" with a crossed golf club and the text "FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY". Gold wheat stalks frame the sides, and a lower gold banner reads "Road to Ten Million".

Shad’s R&R For The Kids 2026

That time of year is nearly here again… time to get the golf equipment out and polished up for Shad’s R&R For The Kids golf event. It will be held…
2026 Canadian Auto Care Conference

CAIC: Building for the Future

Talent, EV readiness and cost of living were key topics this year. AIA Canada’s 2026 Canadian Auto Care Conference(CAIC) which ran from March 10-12 was a sellout! Attendees had much…
An overhead view of a busy auto parts trade show in a warehouse, featuring manufacturer booths, brand signage like Bestbuy, and people networking and learning.

Boosting Your Parts Opportunities

Trade shows continue to offer unique buying and business insights for jobbers. Trade shows of all kinds have mostly recovered from the hammering they took during…
A charity logo with gold and green elements. An upper gold banner reads "FOR THE KIDS". A large green oval frames "SHAD'S R&R" with a crossed golf club and the text "FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY". Gold wheat stalks frame the sides, and a lower gold banner reads "Road to Ten Million".

Shad’s R&R For The Kids 2026

That time of year is nearly here again… time to get the golf equipment out and polished up for Shad’s R&R For The Kids golf event.…
2026 Canadian Auto Care Conference

CAIC: Building for the Future

Talent, EV readiness and cost of living were key topics this year. AIA Canada’s 2026 Canadian Auto Care Conference(CAIC) which ran from March 10-12 was a…

Mechanical events

As a busy automotive professional, we know that you don’t have the time to attend the many automotive and mechanical events that take place in Canada, and around the world. That’s why our team is dedicated to bringing you the latest news and innovations from around the world. Whether it’s the Canadian International Auto Show in Canada, the Tokyo Auto Salon, Automechanika Shanghai, Messe Frankfurt, Automechanika Frankfurt, or any of the other well-known events around the world, we will be there to cover the event and bring you the highlights. Our dedicated editorial team is at every trade show, every expo, and every leading trade fair for the automotive market that matters. If there’s an automotive aftermarket product showcase or event that will affect the way you run your business, you can be sure that we have you covered. These events are an opportunity to meet industry experts and discover the latest trends in automotive technology and new products.

AIA Canada

Of course, you don’t have to go far to benefit from the expertise of our industry associations. Our very own AIA Canada (Automotive Industries Association of Canada) is based right here on Canadian soild for you to take advantage of.

AAPEX

And, if you happen to attend the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas every year, you can certainly enjoy the AIA Canada Night event that takes place in Vegas during the AAPEX trade show. After a long hiatus, due to the pandemic, AAPEX 2022 was a big hit with industry professionals flying in from all over the world to reconnect with their customers and suppliers. Thanks to AIA Canada, Canada Night event attendees enjoyed an evening that brought our industry together, after a long time away. Our editorial team was there to cover AIA Canada Night at AAPEX, and you can count on us to continue to cover the news and to bring you highlights of all important automotive aftermarket events, no matter where they may take place.