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Autosphere » Mechanical » Same Objective, Different Conversation Mike Urban, Owner Operator, Urban Automotive, Oakville, Ont. Credit: Mike Urban Asking what your technicians and staff need from you, instead of what you need from them. As independent shop owners, we’re obsessed with numbers. Billed hours, technician efficiency, average repair orders, labour sales, gross profit and car count. We track them, measure them, compare them and, if you’re anything like me, occasionally lose sleep over them.

Autosphere » Mechanical » Shell Rotella Unveils Next-Gen API CL-4 and FB-4 Oils Shell Rotella has introduced its next-generation heavy-duty engine oil portfolio engineered to meet the upcoming API CL-4 and API FB-4 specifications. Shell Rotella’s upgraded API CL-4 and FB-4 heavy-duty engine oil lineup brings enhanced deposit control and extended warranty coverage to commercial fleet operators.

Autosphere » Mechanical » NRS Brakes Accelerates Commercial Growth Across North American Markets Toronto-based manufacturer NRS Brakes has appointed Tim Stone as Executive Advisor to drive its North American aftermarket growth, distribution network expansion, and commercial channel partnerships. To boost profit margins for automotive distributors, Canadian manufacturer NRS Brakes appoints a top industry leader to spearhead its nationwide friction product expansion.

Autosphere » Dealerships » INEOS Launches 2027 Grenadier Helmsman Special Edition INEOS Automotive has expanded its 2027 product lineup with the reveal of the Grenadier Helmsman, a marine-inspired special edition available across both Station Wagon and Quartermaster pickup body styles. The debut of the 2027 INEOS Grenadier Helmsman special edition offers retail dealerships a pre-configured, high-margin vehicle package aimed at lifestyle and marine buyers.

Autosphere » Mechanical » Valvoline Celebrates Milestones with Target of 3,500 Service Centers Auto-care chain Valvoline marks a dual milestone: 40 years in retail and 10 years on the stock market. Marking 40 years in automotive retail and 10 years as a public company, Valvoline expands its North American service network toward 3,500 locations. Preventive maintenance provider Valvoline Inc.

Autosphere » Dealerships » Automotive Retail: Hyundai Strengthens Support for Regional Dealerships Hyundai Motor North America has promoted Mark Kato to Vice President of Dealer Network Development. To drive dealership profitability across North America, the automaker appoints a proven operational strategist to head its core retail distribution network. Hyundai Motor North America has promoted Mark Kato to Vice President of Dealer Network Development.

Autosphere » Mécanique » Shell Rotella lance sa gamme aux normes API CL-4 et FB-4 Shell Rotella annonce le lancement de sa nouvelle génération d'huiles pour moteurs diesel lourds, formulées pour répondre aux normes API CL-4 et API FB-4 qui prendront effet le 1er janvier 2027. Le déploiement des huiles Shell Rotella certifiées API CL-4 et FB-4 offre aux transporteurs une meilleure résistance à la dégradation thermique et des garanties prolongées jusqu’à 600 000 milles.

Autosphere » Mécanique » NRS Brakes propulse l’expansion nord-américaine de son réseau commercial Le fabricant torontois NRS Brakes annonce la nomination de Tim Stone au poste de conseiller exécutif. Afin d’optimiser les marges des distributeurs nord-américains, le fabricant canadien NRS Brakes nomme un nouvel expert sectoriel pour accélérer la livraison de ses plaquettes galvanisées. Le fabricant torontois NRS Brakes annonce la nomination de Tim Stone au poste de conseiller exécutif.

Autosphere » Dealerships » Nissan e-POWER Wins 2026 Wards 10 Best Award Nissan’s e-POWER hybrid powertrain, making its North American debut in the upcoming 2027 Rogue Hybrid, has been named to the 2026 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list. The selection of Nissan’s e-POWER system for a 2026 Wards 10 Best Engines award validates transmission-free series-hybrid architecture for North American fleet operations.

Autosphere » Concessionnaires » INEOS Grenadier Helmsman : une édition spéciale spectaculaire INEOS Automotive élargit la gamme de ses véhicules tout-terrain pour l'année modèle 2027 avec l'introduction de l'édition Helmsman. Le lancement de la série Helmsman sur le millésime 2027 du INEOS Grenadier permet aux concessionnaires d’accroître leurs marges grâce à une finition thématique clé en main.