New Age: Boyd Group spent US$4.8 million on network technology upgrades in Q1 2024, increased scanning and calibration workforce by 60 percent
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Boyd Group Services released its Q1 2024 financial results on Wednesday, revealing the company spent US$4.8 million on network technology upgrades in the first three months of 2024. Company CEO Tim O’Day added that the company has increased the number of scanning and calibration services it can perform in-house by increasing its […]
Recycled auto parts usage has the potential to cut 35 million metric tons of COe2 annually, says Car-Part.com
Toronto, Ontario — By utilizing quotes for top recycled parts instead of new parts, an estimated reduction of 35 million metric tonnes of CO2e annually can be achieved, according to data from Car-Part.com’s North American marketplaces. “That’s equivalent to 32 percent of annual Canadian driving emissions,” noted Tim Schneider, executive director of the Integrated Car-Part […]
Throwback Thursday: Tropicana students experience autobody
Toronto, Ontario — In honour of Tropicana Community Services’ Discovery Day at the AkzoNobel headquarters today, this Throwback Thursday features TWO exclusive albums from past Tropicana student events. Take a gander through our archived pictures from 2017 and 2023, respectively, and witness Tropicana’s dedicated pre-apprenticeship autobody students in their element! Tropicana Career Day 2017 8 […]
Industry Answers: AAPEX webinar series set to begin this month
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo’s (AAPEX) free industry webinar series, AAPEX Education Online, is kicking off on May 23rd with “What the Automotive Aftermarket Supply Chain Can Learn From Shops, and How the Industry Can Provide Shops What They Need to Succeed.” The webinar, which will take place from 12 p.m. to […]
Generation Relations: New study reveals that Gen Z believes most in dealer relevance and online vehicle buying processes
Toronto, Ontario — Urban Science and The Harris Poll recently released its 2024 Urban Science Dealership Transformation Index (DTI) which reveals that generation Z (Gen Z) is the both the most confident in dealer relevance and most willing to explore online vehicle buying processes. The study, which aims to capture and analyze the evolving views […]
Supporting Success: Simplicity Car Care hosts regional training session in Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta — Simplicity Car Care hosted a successful Regional Training event in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, last week. The event specifically aimed at empowering franchisees to enhance businesses, drive profitability and ensure adherence to standardized processes in their shops. In a statement regarding the recent training, Regional Performance Manager of Western Canada Joe DeGroot […]
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 […]
