Project Vector Victory: Nearly 600 vehicles recovered in Ontario and Quebec in crackdown against auto theft
Toronto, Ontario — An extensive automotive crackdown has led to the recovery of 598 stolen vehicles from Ontario and Quebec before they could be illegally shipped overseas. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reported that the majority of the cars—483 of them—were from Ontario with a potential total value […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars with ALL the parts; tank-like school buses and more
Toronto, Ontario — Take your coffee with a side of chuckles this morning! This weekly Can You Believe This?! features topsy-turvy trucks; school buses that can take a real beating and much, much more! Check it out. The post Can You Believe This?! Cars with ALL the parts; tank-like school buses and more appeared […]
Insurtech Investment: CrashBay completes $1.25 million funding round led by Markd
Toronto, Ontario — CrashBay has announced the completion of a $1.25 million funding round led by market venture capital firm Markd, with participation from other collision and insurance industry veterans. CrashBay is a digital marketplace specializing in end-to-end collision repair solutions for fleets and carriers. Car owners and carriers can book appointments with shops across […]
A Royal Donation: Royle Group donates luxury Maserati to SLC’s Automotive Service Technician Program
Kingston, Ontario — Travis Royle from The Royle Group in Belleville, Ontario has donated a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT to St Lawrence College’s (SLC) Automotive Service Technician program. Royle specifically chose SLC because his wife, Pamela has alumni connections, having graduated from SLC’s Behavioural Science Technology program in 2007. The vehicle will be used […]
Traffic Tragedies: Traffic deaths continued to drop in 2023 but were still worse than pre-pandemic years, says NHTSA report
Toronto, Ontario — Traffic accident deaths have continued to decline from the pandemic but are still worse than pre-pandemic years, says a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA specifically notes that traffic deaths fell 3.6 percent last year to 40,990, and this is down from 2022’s figures of 42,514 […]
Meeting for Maintenance: Craftsman Collision to hold Car Maintenance 101 workshop for women on April 6
North Vancouver, British Columbia— Craftsman Collision has partnered with The Bad Academy to hold a Car Maintenance 101 workshop for those who identify as women. The workshop will take place on April 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PST. While in-person tickets have already been sold out, interested participants can still sign up for […]
Driving Under A Celestial Spell: Solar eclipse April 8 could cause increase in traffic incidents, says Sunnybrook Research Institute
Toronto, Ontario — With a total solar eclipse approaching on April 8th, researchers at the Sunnybrook Research Institute note that the celestial event could lead to increased collisions. Based on data from the previous total eclipse, which took place August 21, 2017, researchers noted that “we found a significant increase in traffic risk in the […]
Tuesday Ticker: Fisker delisted from NYSE; Port of Baltimore closures threaten parts supply
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Fisker is delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and makes some bold reactionary measures, including price cuts of up to 39 percent; plus, the Port of Baltimore closure following the Francis Key Scott Bridge closure threatens to wreak havoc on the parts supply chain. Fisker faces rough […]
Upscaling Service Standards: AARO to host service advisor training course at Fix Training Centre in Milton, Ontario
Milton, Ontario — The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) is conducting a two-day Level 1 training course for repair service advisors. The training session will take place from April 9th to 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST, and will be held at the Fix Training Center at 8400 Lawson Rd. Unit 1, […]
Paying It Forward: Darryl and Brian Hemstreet, owners of CARSTAR Red Deer donate $5,000 to local autobody program
Red Deer, Alberta — Darryl and Brian Hemstreet, owners of CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South recently purchased a $5,000 grant for the Lindsay Thurber Autobody Program in the Red Deer community. The funding was specifically provided through the Grants Microgrant program. This program caters to evolving community organizations and aids organizations in […]
