Driving Data: Saskatchewan drivers reported 29,983 collisions in 2022, says SGI

Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has released its 2022 Saskatchewan Traffic Collision Report, noting 29,983 accounted for vehicle accidents occurring in the province. According to SGI’s report, 2022 saw a 23 percent collision increase from 2021. However, Tyler McMurchy, manager of media relations at SGI noted that 2021 was not a typical year […]

Kavia’s Comeback: Raj Kavia named Canadian Manager, OEConnection/Certified Collision Care

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— Longtime industry member Raj Kavia has joined OEConnection as the Canadian Manager, OEConnection Certified Repair Network (CRN)/Certified Collision Care, he announced via LinkedIn on Tuesday. Kavia is the former owner of Kavia Auto Body in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which he owned from May 1992 to February 2019. During his time as owner/operator of […]

Project Arrow, Round Two: APMA’s Project Arrow 2.0 portal opens for proposals

Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) has officially opened its request for proposals (RFP) portal for companies looking to participate in the second iteration of Project Arrow–dubbed Project Arrow 2.0. Project Arrow was an all-Canadian, zero-emissions vehicle prototype unveiled publicly in early 2023. APMA established the project to demonstrate the strength of Canada’s […]

American Acquisition: SATA acquires Dan-Am company

Kornwestheim, Germany — SATA, a global leader in the field of liquid paint application equipment, is proud to announce that a joint agreement has been signed for Dan-Am Company to be acquired by SATA USA, a subsidiary of SATA GmbH & Co. KG in Kornwestheim, Germany. In its press release, SATA noted that, after years of […]