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DECEMBER / JANUARY 2010




NOVEMBER 30, 2009. With the lightening-rapid pace of change happening in today’s automotive industry, you can never be too prepared when it comes to safety. Richard Pelley gives you the 411 on steps to a safer workplace.
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Letter from the Editor
February 7, 2010. “Green” is a Verb.   “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Full story . . .

Nova Scotia Firefighters get first responder training on hybrids
DECEMBER 1, 2009. There are over 1.7 million hybrids on the roads in North America and it is said that in the near future they will account for 26% of all vehicles on the road. Full story . . .



New steel, new challenges
DECEMBER 1, 2009. Today’s vehicles are getting heavier. The major factors affecting this are the inclusion of more systems such as air bags, hybrid drive trains, electronic comforts like navigation systems, adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance systems. Weight is the enemy of good fuel economy. Full story . . .

NSCC CARQUEST show in Dartmouth, NS
DECEMBER 2, 2009. Over 300 people attended the very first CARQUEST Automotive Equipment and Information Conference at NSCC’s Akerley campus October 23rd and 24th 2009. Full story . . .

10 ways to improve your carwash income
DECEMBER 3, 2009. Because of the tough economic conditions facing the car wash industry, it’s time to follow the lead of our own customers. Now is the time to take care of the car (wash) that we already have and focus on getting the most out of it that we can. Full story . . .

What's happening in Nova Scotia
DECEMBER 5, 2009. Because of the tough economic conditions facing the car wash industry, it’s time to follow the lead of our own customers. Now is the time to take care of the car (wash) that we already have and focus on getting the most out of it that we can. Full story . . .

Newfoundland trucker wins award
DECEMBER 6, 2009. Newfoundland native Robert O’Brien’s quick thinking and heroic actions helped the truck driver earn the 2009 Bridgestone Canadian Truck Hero award. Full story . . .

'Retire Your Ride' and other East Coast Automotive Recycling news
DECEMBER 7, 2009. 'Retire Your Ride' is alive and well in Atlantic Canada! In November, over 40 recyclers converged in Truro, Nova Scotia to learn about our Canadian Code of Practice and understand their roles and responsibilities required under these standards. Full story . . .

FIX Auto raises money for Epilepsy
DECEMBER 8, 2009. Fix Auto recently hosted its second annual Masters Golf Tournament at the prestigious golf course - The Club at Bond Head in Bond Head, Ontario to raise money for epilepsy. Full story . . .

Consider a career in auto customer service
DECEMBER 9, 2009. The auto industry has seen significant growth and changes in recent years and become a highly competitive, customer-driven market flooded with lots of consumer choice possibilities. Full story . . .

NAPA 500 race + Chester 30th!
DECEMBER 10, 2009. Acadians Stephane Poirier and Michel Plourde, from Bathurst, NB, won the world’s longest mechanical rally. Chester, NS, one of the larger NAPA auto parts stores in the Atlantic region auto industry has seen significant growth and changes in recent years. Full story . . .






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