DIVERSIFY TO THRIVE
The key to success in today’s world of collision repair In an era where electric vehicles (EVs) are speeding ahead and advanced driver assistance systems(ADAS) are setting new industry standards, collision repair shops stand at a pivotal moment. The key tostaying competitive and relevant? Diversifying their services to embrace these technological advancements. Picture a bustling […]
DEFINING ACCOUNTABILITY
Blame game or recipe for betterment? By ALLISON ROGERS What is accountability? I recently ran into a statistic online that suggested a startling 80 percent of people understand accountability in the workplace to be synonymous with punishment. Accountability, when you look up the definition of the word, is “the obligation or willingness to accept responsibility […]
Revved Up: Atlantic auto theft up 13 percent in the first half of 2024; Nova Scotia hit hardest
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Newly released data from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) indicates that Atlantic Canada is becoming a “hot spot for auto theft,” with a 13 percent increase in auto theft claims in the first half of this year—the largest increase in Canada. In addition to the surge in auto theft claims, […]
Trade Adventures: TVO Kids launches Trading Skills television series aimed at introducing Gen Alpha to careers in the skilled trades
Toronto, Ontario — A new TVO Kids, Trading Skills, which began airing on Tuesday, aims to introduce children to careers in the skilled trades industry. According to a recent news release describing the program, the series is aimed at Generation Alpha—those born since 2010. Featuring 26 episodes, the program introduces a cast of youth to […]
Driving Digital Forward: AkzoNobel appoints Rochelle Schuette as digital transformation manager
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has announced that Rochelle Schuette has been appointed as the Digital Transformation Manager for the company’s North America Vehicle Refinish business unit. As noted in a recent media release, Schuette joined AkzoNobel in 2019 and has since made significant contributions to AkzoNobel’s digital offering, particularly as it pertains to the customer’s […]
Simplicity Car Care Ranked Among Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail.
Toronto, ON — October 13, 2024 — The Canada’s Top Growing Companies list, compiled by The Globe and Mail, honours businesses across the country that have demonstrated outstanding revenue growth over the past three years. Simplicity Car Care’s innovative approach to customer service, operational efficiency, and its commitment to empowering franchisees have fueled its impressive […]
Insurer Report Card 2024: Collision repairers grade Canada’s top insurers
Toronto, Ontario — It’s that magical season again—time to don your grading hats and provide feedback on Canada’s automotive insurers! Collision Repair presents to you: the 2024 Insurer Report Card survey. Loading… The post Insurer Report Card 2024: Collision repairers grade Canada’s top insurers appeared first on Collision Repair Magazine.
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla unveils its robotaxi; while Polestar announces plans to ‘actually sell cars’
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Tesla unveils its fully autonomous robotaxi and leaves investors wanting more; while electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar plans to begin selling more vehicles via dealerships. Here comes the Cybercab Last Thursday, the launch of Tesla’s long-promised driverless taxi reportedly left investors with a desire for more details about […]
An Electric Education: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, educates collision repair professionals across Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, recently made its final stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia, marking the end of a six-city tour dedicated to educating collision repair professionals on the intricacies of electric vehicle repairs, claims, safety and more. Since August 2023, the EV Tour, supported by Fix […]
A Merry Day in Manitoba: ATA of Manitoba hosts 365 students; automotive professionals for Trade Show and Collision Olympics
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Last Friday, the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA of Manitoba) hosted 365 students as part of its annual trade show, which also featured a “Collision Olympics” portion that allowed the students to try their hand at some collision skills. “This year’s trade show featured three times as many students as last […]
