Saved by the Stapleys: Collision Repair mag publisher’s stuck backhoe saved by Scott Stapley
Cambellford, Ontario — There are heroes among the Collision Repair mag readership, as a Friday morning saga came to prove. When Publisher of Collision Repair magazine Darryl Simmons found his backhoe stuck again, it was Scott Stapley of Stapley’s Towing to the rescue. Darryl Simmons’ backhoe was down in the dirt. After the mission was complete, […]
A Glowing Hue: Nissan develops UV-absorbing coating in partnership with STARPATH
Toronto, Ontario — Nissan has created an ultra-violet (UV) absorbing glow-in-the-dark automotive paint in partnership with STARPATH for its all-electric model Leaf. The automaker specifically worked with inventor Hamish Scott, creator of STARPATH, to design the paint coating that absorbs UV energy during the day and then releases this energy as light to glow-in-the-dark for […]
Record Registrations: Skilled Trades B.C. sees record number of apprenticeship registrations; new trades added to certification program
Victoria, British Columbia — Shelley Gray, CEO for Skilled Trades B.C. announced that the perception of the trades as a career is shifting as record numbers of both first-year apprentices and overall apprentices in the province have increased. Approximately 15,000 new apprentices registered in 2023 to 2024, up 21 percent from the previous year and […]
VELOCITY: CARSTAR Canada to celebrate 30th anniversary at national conference this week
Victoria, British Columbia — CARSTAR Canada’s network and vendor partners are in Victoria, British Columbia this week for the company’s annual conference. This year’s event, bearing the theme VELOCITY, is particularly special as CARSTAR Canada celebrates its 30th year of operations. The conference also notably features several breakout sessions on top-of-mind challenges facing collision businesses. […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles photosynthesize; while Waymo robo-taxis avoid the law
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, solar product company GoSun launches an EV solar charger that travels with you, while Waymo lands itself on the curb following a recent police stop. Solar synthesis Solar product company GoSun is now taking pre-orders for an EV solar charger that travels with the vehicle. The product—installed […]
