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May 7, 2025 34 mins

Gain valuable insights into the latest auto care industry trends and their impact on businesses in this episode of Curbside Chat. Hosted by Lorraine Sommerfeld, the discussion features industry leaders Bill Hanvey, CEO of Auto Care Association; Trevor Tennant, President of Piston Ring Service; and independent consultant Mathew Growden. 

Explore key topics such as artificial intelligence, global affairs, and consumer protection, and discover strategies for long-term success in an evolving industry. 

Originally presented in person at the 2025 AIA Canada National Conference at the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference, this episode captures the spirit of innovation and adaptation shaping the future of auto care. 

Thank you to our sponsors for their continuous support:  


Agility Auto Parts 

Auto Value Parts Stores 

BASF 

Bumper to Bumper 

Castrol Wakefield Canada Inc. 

Delphi 

DRiV 

First Brands Group 

Lordco Auto Parts 

MANN+HUMMEL 

Mevotech 

WORLDPAC 

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Obtenez des perspectives précieuses sur les tendances actuelles de l’industrie de l’entretien et de la réparation automobile et leur impact sur les entreprises dans cet épisode de Curbside Chat. Animée par Lorraine Sommerfeld, cette discussion réunit des leaders de l’industrie : Bill Hanvey, président-directeur général de l’Auto Care Association; Trevor Tennant, président de Piston Ring Service; et Mathew Growden, consultant indépendant. 

Explorez des sujets clés tels que l’intelligence artificielle, les enjeux mondiaux et la protection des consommateurs, et découvrez des stratégies pour assurer le succès à long terme dans une industrie en constante évolution. 

Présentée initialement en personne lors de la Conférence nationale 2025 de l’AIA Canada dans le cadre de la Conférence de l’industrie canadienne de l’entretien et de la réparation automobile, cet épisode reflète l’esprit d’innovation et d’adaptation qui façonne l’avenir du secteur. 

Merci à nos commanditaires pour leur soutien indéfectible: 

Agility Auto Parts 

Auto Value Parts Stores 

BASF 

Bumper to Bumper 

Castrol Wakefield Canada Inc. 

Delphi 

DRiV 

First Brands Group 

Lordco Auto Parts 

MANN+HUMMEL 

Mevotech 

WORLDPAC 

Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen!


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