Meet the Speakers: Sébastien Ménard, Call2Recycle Canada, to speak at EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network
Montreal, Quebec — The Collision Repair magazine EV Repair Tour Montreal, supported by Fix Network, is less than 12 days away. We have an esteemed panel of speakers ready to educate our audience on all things high voltage and collision repair—would you like to meet them? Today, we introduce Sébastien Ménard, account manager for Call2Recycle […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars attacking eardrums; Hello Kitty Beetles and more
Toronto, Ontario — It may be September, but these wacky vehicles are keeping the summer shenanigans rolling. Watch this Can You Believe This?! video and see cars ready to rock out, head to the beach, go off-roading and more! The post Can You Believe This?! Cars attacking eardrums; Hello Kitty Beetles and more appeared first […]
Shifting Gears: Nearly half Gen Z drivers report driving more than five years ago, says Enterprise Mobility Survey
Toronto, Ontario — Nearly half of Gen Z drivers and 41 percent of driving millennials report that they drive more than they did five years ago, according to a recent Enterprise Mobility Survey. Some Gen X and baby boomer drivers reported they, too, are driving more, with 33 percent and 16 percent saying they get […]
Economic Influences: Average dealership visit costs $465, compared to independent shop visit at $262, says J.D. Power report
Toronto, Ontario — The average cost of a visit to the repair shop has increased over 2023, regardless of whether a customer visits a dealership or independent facility, according to J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada Customer Service Index—Long Term Study. According to the study, the average cost of a visit to the dealership is $465 in […]
Assured on the Green: Assured Automotive hosts 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Toronto, Ontario — Assured Automotive hosted its 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Wednesday, where more than 150 golfers met up for a day on the green and a post-tourney dinner. This year’s tournament was hosted once again at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario, and raised funds for the Michael Pinball Clemons […]
Dozen Declaration: Simplicity Car Care expands with 12 new locations across Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care has announced its continued growth across Canada with the opening of 12 new franchise locations in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. The new locations are in the following locations: Kingston, Ont. Bellville, Ont. Orangeville, Ont. Two locations in Mississauga, Ont. Two locations in Toronto, Ont. Concord, Ont. Prince George, […]
AI-Powered Partnership: Tractable partners with Zenetec Collision
Barrie, Ontario — Zenetec Collision is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Tractable, an artificial intelligence company specializing in visual damage assessment for vehicles. Tractable’s AI solution will be integrated into Zenetec’s operations to instantly provide vehicle damage assessments to customers before taking the car into the shop. Leveraging advanced machine learning and computer […]
Distribution Deal: Driven Brands announces sale of Canadian distribution business to PGW Auto Glass
Toronto, Ontario — Driven Brands Holding Inc. has announced the sale of its Canadian distribution business, primarily operated under the PH Vitres d’Auto brand (PH), to PGW Auto Glass. This transition was effective as of August 31, 2024. While the terms of the transaction are not being disclosed, the Financial Post noted that the sale […]
Tribunal Try Outs: Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council seeking industry leaders for Discipline and Appeals Tribunals
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) has announced that it is currently looking for experienced leaders to join the Discipline and Appeals Tribunals. The organization is specifically looking for industry members who are directors or officers of new or used car dealerships and registered salespeople from new or used car dealerships. […]
Semester Start-Ups: NAIT launches newly designed structure for the 2024-2025 year; aims to mimic industry experience
Edmonton, Alberta — The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has announced that it has expanded its academic structure from four to seven schools dedicated to more closely mimicking industry experiences. Specifically, as indicated in a recent press release, this change is “one of (the school’s) most significant transformation in nearly a decade, marking a […]
