FOR WORLDWIDE CONSIDERATION
Canada’s insights for IBIS Global Focus report Story by ALLISON ROGERS As the Canadian media partners of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), Collision Repair magazine was once again asked to provide a Canadian perspective on the industry. The IBIS Global Focus Report brings market intelligence from its industry parnters, gathering data insights and anecdotal […]
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Repairers share insights at IBIS Global Summit in Rhodes, Greece Michael Macaluso was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award for his extensive contributions to the industry. Story by DARRYL SIMMONS The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) held its flagship event, the IBIS Global Summit, in mid-May. This year’s event had the stunning backdrop of […]
A CENTURY CELEBRATION
Regina Autobody celebrates 100 years of collision repair service The story of Regina Autobody (R.A.B.) first began all the way back in 1924 through the vision of Russ Karels who opened the first dedicated collision repairer in Western Canada. Flash forward one hundred years later and, while the auto repair industry may look very different, […]
REGARDING RECYCLING
Natalie Miller, Miller’s Auto Recycling, accepts her recognition–a signed memorable edition of her Canadian Auto Recyclers 2024 cover, where she was featured with her cousin, Chris. Modern market presents the perfect storm for auto recyclers+ other takeaways from Canada’s largest gathering of auto recyclers Story by ALLISON ROGERS The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) held […]
BRUNO ON THE BOARD
Ryan Bruno named Chair of AIA Canada Board of Directors Ryan Bruno, president and CEO of CSN Collision, is a familiar face to the Canadian collision sector and automotive aftermarket in general. In the wake of his appointment as Chair of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) Board of Directors, Collision Repair magazine […]
Canadian OEM Automotive Repair Portal Relaunches with Comprehensive Upgrade
Vancouver, BC – June 18, 2024 – The premier Canadian portal for OEM automotive repair and diagnostic information has returned with a significant overhaul. The newly relaunched website, oemrepairinfo.ca, now offers a one-stop resource for Canadian automotive repairers seeking OEM technical information. The site, originally launched in 2016, had become outdated over time. The new […]
Soaping It Up: CARSTAR Hamilton Midtown hosts charity car wash for Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Hamilton, Ontario — On Friday, June 14, CARSTAR Hamilton Midtown held its 23rd annual Soapss It Up car wash in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. According to a recent press release, the event is “a time-honoured tradition for CARSTAR Hamilton Midtown [where] the team eagerly gathers every summer to wash cars for the community, raising […]
Tuesday Ticker: Boyd Group announces Q2 2024 cash dividends; Rivian makes further layoffs
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Winnipeg, Man.-based Boyd Group Services announces its Q2 2024 cash dividends, payable at the end of July. Plus, Rivian makes another round of layoffs in the face of Q1 2024 losses. Quarterly dividends Boyd Group Services has announced its cash dividend for Q2 2024. The network will […]
Driving Difference: Dominic Prochilo invites industry members to donate to the Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, Ontario — Chief Operations Officer Domenic Prochilo, Simplicity Car Care is calling on the industry to help raise money for the Daily Bread Food Bank in the Toronto area. “My goal is to have 10,000 people contribute $3.33 each, this is not a hard thing to do,” said Prochilo. “I hope that by running […]
No Need For Speed: 60 percent of drivers okay with anti–speeding tech in vehicles, IIHS survey shows
Toronto, Ontario — In a recent survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), more than 60 percent of drivers would find it acceptable if their vehicle provided an audible and visual warning when they exceeded posted speed limits. The survey, which polled 1,802 drivers in the United States, asked respondents questions about the […]
