Expert Sessions: AkzoNobel hosts Collision Industry Experts Event; Speakers focus on profitability, human resources efforts, four-day workweek and more
Orange, California — AkzoNobel held its Collision Industry Experts Event (CIEE) last week, where North American collision repair leaders gathered for networking, inspiring speaking sessions and California’s sunshine. Flavio Battilana, network key account manager for AkzoNobel, told Collision Repair magazine there were approximately 300 attendees, including industry vendors, collision repair centres and other industry stakeholders. […]
Tuesday Ticker: Toyota, Subaru announced expansions in EV partnership; Rivian beats analyst revenue estimates
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota and Subaru make a pact in the name of battery-powered vehicles, while Rivian beats out analyst estimates despite wider-than-anticipated losses-per-share in this weekly Tuesday Ticker. Partners in power Toyota will aid Subaru in manufacturing three new electric vehicles for the latter OE over the next two years, the companies announced Monday […]
Bumper Watch: Honda releases updated statement on bumper cover repairs for AcuraWatch 360-enabled vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Honda recently released a position statement for bumper cover repairs on models equipped with the AcuraWatch 360 system that details how the sensor units require extra consideration when performing repairs. Specifically, according to the position statement published by Repairer Driven News, “models equipped with AcuraWatch 360 have radar units behind front and […]
Best Wishes for Bickford: Fix Network announces Jay Bickford’s retirement from NOVUS Glass
Toronto, Ontario — Fix Network has announced that after 28 years in the industry, Jay Bickford is retiring from his role as NOVUS Glass National Trainer with Human Resources. According to a recent press release, “Jay’s journey with NOVUS Glass first began in the late 1970s. Fast forward to 1991, when he became a NOVUS […]
CNN Speaks on Collision: News outlet shares article explaining collision repair cost, complexities
Washington, D.C., United States — CNN Business shared an article last week that appears to attempt to educate consumers on the complexity and cost of collision repairs on modern vehicles. “Auto body repair was a pretty straightforward business not that long ago. When metal got bent in a crash, someone needed to unbend it,” the […]
Transparency: State of Kentucky introduces law to curb auto glass repair fraud
Kentucky, United States — The U.S. state of Kentucky has announced new laws addressing fraud in the auto glass repair industry. These new laws are aimed at deceptive activities like overcharging, unnecessary repairs and the use of substandard materials while addressing transparency and accountability in the industry. Auto glass providers in the State are prohibited […]
Alberta Strong: Provincial Skills competition sees diverse winners list, all-female podium
Edmonton, Alberta — Last week was a Skills Canada extravaganza as the organization hosted both its Ontario and Alberta Provincial Skills Competition in Toronto and Edmonton, respectively. Skills Alberta announced its winners in a Thursday evening livestream following two days of competition. In the autobody repair, secondary level, Fiona Miller from Central Memorial High School […]
Up For Auction: SUV-sized Radio Flyer red wagon road worthy and ready to roll
Toronto, Ontario — An SUV-sized Radio Flyer red wagon is currently up for auction on the Alaska Premier Auction’s website and has been custom-modified to reflect its namesake. The vehicle is a 2010 model year and has a total of 57,238 miles in mileage. According to the auction description, “the vehicle was built over 11 […]
In Memoriam: Mirek Dziurda, 1957-2024
Burlington, Ontario — Collision Repair is extending sincere condolences to the entire Dziurda family for the unexpected passing of Mirek Dziurda, owner and operator of Simplicity Car Care in Burlington, Ont. Mirek is cherished in memory by his beloved wife of over 40 years, his devoted children and grandchildren. In an announcement made by Paul […]
Can You Believe This?! Suspended painting techniques; many, many steering wheels and much more
Toronto, Ontario — It’s time for your weekly wacky clip, from your friends at Collision Repair mag. This week, we bring you new (and most certainly NOT improved) painting methods; Porsches parked in the oddest of places; Cybertrucks with horns and much, much more. The post Can You Believe This?! Suspended painting techniques; many, many […]
