Four young females teamed up for the Pedal Car Challenge to encourage diversity in the automotive aftermarket industry. By Iva Kestrankova, Photo courtesy of Stephanie Appel Stephanie Appel, Emily Pendlebury, Caitlan Kirkby, and Louise Trenholm met at the ARA’s Women in the Automotive Industry event last spring. That is also where they were introduced to …
ARA members gather to celebrate 70 years of excellence in the automotive industry over a fun-filled weekend. Photos and text by Burhan Osman From September 28 to October 1, the Automotive Retailers Association held its 70th Anniversary Celebration at the Hilton Resort & Spa in Whistler, British Columbia. This was a monumental event for the …
Photos and text by Burhan Osman Students from across Canada participated in the 2022 Skills Canada National Competition to discover skilled trade careers through interactive activities. The ARA proudly represented the automotive sector. On May 27 and 28, the Automotive Retailers Association was proud to take part in the 2022 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), …
Two days of presentations, industry updates, networking opportunities, and special guests bring the industry together. Photos and text by Burhan Osman Cover photo: ARA’s President and CEO Adrian Scovell with students and their automotive technology teacher, Manpreet Grewal, from Frank Hurt Secondary School (Surrrey). On June 10-11, the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) held its inaugural …
The opportunity to build contacts, network, and get informed about the ample career options available to women in today’s industry inspired all who attended. Photos and text by Burhan Osman On May 5, 2022, the ARA, in collaboration with its AutoCareersBC program, hosted the second-annual Women in the Automotive Industry event at the Element Vancouver …
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How many faces do you recognize in the montage below? Join us in Whistler this September to celebrate our 70th anniversary annual general meeting (AGM) and learn more about the entrepreneurs who helped build the automotive industry that we thrive in today. by Ken Hendricks Being a member of the ARA means different things to …
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After a two-year hiatus, Lordco Auto Parts is joining CARPAK Distributing Corp. to present the 2022 Stan Kingshott West Coast Classic, a premier charity golf event dedicated in memory of tournament co-founder and former president of CARPAK Distributing Corp., Stan Kingshott. The event will run on Monday, August 8, at Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam, …
Every year, the ARA recognizes businesses and individuals that demonstrate their dedication to the industry and to the Association above and beyond the call of duty and this year was no exception. The Outstanding Community Service Award honours someone who contributes significantly to industry and their community and serves as a role model for others …
The third annual ARA Show and Shine contest was a big success, with an increase in both registrations and public votes compared to last year. Held virtually in conjunction with the ARA’s annual general meeting, on October 7, this year’s online event displayed 117 wonderful entries in six categories – Antiques and Vintage, Classic and …
Car enthusiasts from all across Canada and the United States are invited to submit the best photo of their vehicle to the Automotive Retailers Association’s third annual Show and Shine contest. Competition entries will be accepted online until August 31, 2021. After the closing date, all submitted photos will be displayed on the website for …
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