News from Automechanika: Axalta launches Axalta Nimbus customer experience platform with a Canadian connection
Ajax, Ontario — Axalta today announced the launch of Axalta Nimbus, a new global customer experience platform for Axalta refinish customers. Patricia Morschel, vice president of marketing and commercial operations for Axalta global refinish, demonstrated the new technology live at Automechanika Frankfurt on Tuesday morning. Darryl Simmons, publisher of Collision Repair magazine, and Logan Macpherson, […]
Incoming Innovations: SATA announces new spray gun, the SATA jet X
Toronto, Ontario — SATA GmbH, Kornwestheim-based specialists for wet coating technologies recently introduced a new lineup of products at Automechanika in Germany. The new product that attracted the most interest was the jet X premium spray gun. The spray gun boasts a new look: what stands out is the simple, elegant exterior in matte black with […]
Defeating Dust: 3M introduces the 3M Clean Sanding System for Canada and around the world
Toronto, Ontario — 3M has announced that shops in Canada and around the world will now have access to the 3M Clean Sanding System as part of a comprehensive dust extraction solution offered by the company. Specifically, 3M announced that effective in Q4 2024, the 3M Clean Sanding System will be offered in the United […]
Inclusivity Insights: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to hold webinar on workplace diversity, October 3
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is hosting a webinar on October 3 at 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET on the procedures needed to create a diverse workplace. Specifically, the webinar will introduce the Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC), a new project that aims to empower businesses with the tools, knowledge, resources and […]
Electric Spending: EV charging stations boost spending at nearby businesses by average of 1.4 percent, says MIT study
Toronto, Ontario — A new study from MIT researchers indicates that charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) can boost income for businesses by an average of 1.4 percent. Specifically, the study found that in California where data was collected, opening a charging station boosted annual spending at each nearby business by an average of about […]
Tuesday Ticker: Jaguar at ‘crossroads’ amid shift to EVs; BMW to produce hydrogen vehicle with Toyota
Toronto, Ontario — This weekly Tuesday Ticker shines a light on moves in the alternative fuel space as Jaguar execs share frustrations regarding its massive shift to luxury EVs, while BMW and Toyota partner to produce hydrogen-powered BMW vehicles. Jaguar jumping through hoops Jaguar’s Managing Director says the OEM is at a “crossroads” amid its […]
Fall Festivities: Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers hosts Fall Conference
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The dedicated collision repairers of Saskatchewan were in Saskatoon last week for the annual Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) Fall Conference. The event kicked off last Thursday with a golf tournament. Attendees spent the day on the stunning greens at the Dakota Dunes Golf Links, treated with visits from industry partners […]
EV/AV Report: Fisker avoids liquidation; while provincial funding aims to help develop autonomous vehicle research
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Delaware judge in the United States has ruled that Fisker won’t be forced into a Chapter 7 liquidation; while the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) has received provincial funding to help develop autonomous vehicle research. Liquidation letups Automotive manufacturer Fisker will reportedly not be […]
Rocking Out for a Cure: CARSTAR Canada to hold ‘Kiss CF Goodbye’ charity concert in the fight against cystic fibrosis
Toronto, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada is inviting industry members to join in for a ‘rockin’ night’ at the “Kiss CF Goodbye” charity concert in the fight against cystic fibrosis. Set to take place on September 28, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Opera House at the privately reserved CARSTAR balcony, 735 Queen Street East, Toronto, […]
Meet your MC: Caliber Collision CEO to serve as Master of Ceremonies, 2024 MSO Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada — David Simmons, chief executive officer at Caliber Holdings, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the 2024 MSO Symposium, taking place Monday, November 4 in Las Vegas. David Simmons has a diverse background in leading large, multinational organizations in a number of industries and brings his wealth of experience to […]
