Collision repair experts, OEM reps engage in meaningful dialogue on industry best practices
Markham, Ontario — In a significant gathering being touted as the most compelling collision repair meeting in recent past, shop owners and managers representing more than 150 unique locations across Canada came together in Markham, Ontario. The event, hosted Jan. 13 by Jeff Pabst and Pfaff Autoworks, saw more than 75 shop owners and managers […]
Supply and Support: Consolidated Dealers donate $50,000 in equipment to Algonquin College autobody apprentices
Ottawa, Ontario — Algonquin College School of Advanced Technology received a donation of $50,000 in equipment from Consolidated Dealers to support autobody and collision damage repair apprentices. Consolidated Dealers’ Ottawa office and warehouse location has been a longtime supporter of the Autobody and Collision Damage Repair apprenticeship program with donations of tools, equipment and consumable […]
Amino Growth: Federal Government invests $2 million in Ontario based auto body panel manufacturer
Ottawa, Ontario — Amino North America Corp., an automotive body panel and components manufacturer in St. Thomas, Ontario, is set to receive a $2 million investment from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, alongside Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North […]
DUI Deterrents: Magna develops impaired driving prevention technology
Toronto, Ontario — Mobility technology company, Magna has developed a concept technology to combat impaired driving. Introduced at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, the technology is designed to reduce impaired driving by using an interior sensor and camera device embedded in the cockpit of the vehicle. Specifically, the new technology determines […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles quick-swap; while autonomous vehicles are in demand
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Kia showcases its “Platform Beyond Vehicle” scheme at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES); while a survey from Ghost Autonomy shows consumer interest in autonomous vehicles. Bop it, twist it, swap it At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kia has […]
