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Longtime employees take ownership of Red Deer’s Elmac Auto Electric

Auto Service World

Bornn and Favelle both started their careers at Elmac Bornn as a part-time janitor and shelf-stocker in 1993 and Favelle as a parts delivery driver in 2008. Now at the helm, Favelle oversees daily operations and staff, while Bornn manages inventory, technical operations and finances.

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In Praise of the Humble 12-Volt Battery 

Brake & Front End

But first, let’s examine the changes in vehicle technologies that were the catalysts in developing more powerful batteries and the need to design a Battery Management System (BMS). First appearing in 2008 Volkswagen models, Start and Stop has since been adopted by many automakers to meet fuel economy standards. had the system.

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Monroe unveils heavy duty chassis for commercial vehicles

Tire Review Magazine

Monroe said its new heavy duty chassis includes drag links and tie rods for a range of vehicles, including the 2002-2012 International 4300 (front right outer) with part number TR10100 and the 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia (front left outer) and 2000-2018 Ford F-750 (front left outer) with part number TR10082.

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Monroe Introduces New Heavy-Duty Chassis

Brake & Front End

As a trusted leader in heavy-duty products, the Monroe brand consistently seeks to expand its offerings,” said Adam Richardson, executive director of product management.

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ASW Conversations: Pricing amid tariffs, with Kumar Saha

Auto Service World

Auto Service World spoke with Kumar Saha, American vice president and Canadian managing director of global automotive data firm Eucon. I think this is probably the biggest economic news as far as Canada is concerned of course, the pandemic was a big one since 2008, Saha said. He is also a columnist with Jobber News.

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How Will Tariffs Affect Your Service Department?

AutoSuccess

After 30 years of training service advisors , I have observed three crises that affected sales: 9/11, the crash of 2008 and COVID. I often see managers hand out PDIs to busy advisors and they either put them in a pile and delay getting them processed or their customers do not get the attention and follow up they deserve.

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Unveiling the Power of Data-Driven Teamwork for Verified Results

Automotive Fleet

From managing 400 vehicles in 2008 to overseeing over 4,000 today, their collaboration showcases a commitment to reducing repair costs and improving efficiency. Explore how this dynamic duo navigates inflation, accelerates repair cycles, and maximizes subrogation recovery for a robust and cost-effective approach to fleet management.