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Curbside Chat

Curbside Chat

Written by: Automotive Industries Association of Canada
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Curbside Chat is a video podcast series that gives 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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Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Next in motion: Future careers in auto care
    Dec 9 2025

    In this episode of Curbside Chat, host Lorraine Sommerfeld is joined by Mauricio Zelaya, partner and national economics leader at EY-Parthenon, and Mubasher Faruki, associate Dean at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Together, they unpack the forces shaping future careers in Canada’s auto care sector, from evolving technologies and workforce training to the cultural shifts redefining what it means to build a career in auto care today.

    Listeners will gain insights into how education and innovation are converging to prepare the next generation of auto professionals, what employers can do to attract and retain top talent, and where new opportunities are emerging in a rapidly changing industry.

    Thank you to our sponsors for their continued 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

    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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    32 mins
  • Retention in focus: Sustaining Canada’s auto care industry
    Oct 23 2025

    In this episode of Curbside Chat, host Lorraine Sommerfeld sits down with Chris Kinghorn, vice president of digital and sales enablement at UAP Inc., and Paul Prochilo, CEO of Simplicity Car Care. Together, they explore strategies for improving retention in Canada’s auto care sector, from empowering employees through digital transformation to fostering strong workplace cultures. Listeners will gain practical insights on reducing turnover, strengthening engagement, and building long-term career pathways that support both business growth and industry sustainability.

    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

    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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    28 mins
  • Mentorship at work: Building the future of auto care
    Sep 24 2025

    In this episode of Curbside Chat, we explore the power of mentorship and its role in driving professional growth within the auto care sector.

    Host Lorraine Sommerfeld sits down with Stephanie Cooney-Mann, general manager at UAP Inc., and Trevor Jones, vice president of sales at Mevotech. Together, they discuss how mentorship helps cultivate future leaders, strengthen career paths, and support long-term success across the industry. Listeners will gain practical insights into building meaningful mentor-mentee relationships, fostering talent, and creating a culture of continuous growth in 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

    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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    25 mins
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