Five Alive: Driven Brands collision group celebrates $5 million milestone in cystic fibrosis fundraising
Toronto, Ontario — Driven Brands collision group, consisting of Abra, CARSTAR Canada, CARSTAR U.S. and Fix Auto U.S., have announced a charity milestone of $5 million raised for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy. CARSTAR first began fundraising for cystic fibrosis in Canada over 25 years ago when a franchise partner’s granddaughter was diagnosed with […]
One-Coat Wonder: BASF launches one-coat clear, RMC1000
Southfield, Michigan — BASF has announced that its premium refinish brand, RM, has launched what it calls the first-ever single-coat clear, RMC1000. The product was created to meet customer demands for speed and efficiency, reducing cycle times and providing superior sag resistance. According to BASF, RMC1000 can be applied wet in one layer and dried […]
Trimming the Loose Ends: Ford recalls 93,000 vehicles in Canada due to faulty A-pillar trim clips
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is recalling approximately 93,000 Explorer vehicles in Canada due to a faulty exterior A-pillar trim that may detach and increase the risk of a collision. The recall specifically affects certain Ford Explorers from the 2011 to 2019 model years. The automaker has stated that some of these vehicles did not have […]
Now Serving Saskatchewan: Fix Auto debuts in Saskatchewan with Fix Auto Saskatoon East grand opening
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Fix Auto Canada has proudly extended its footprint into Saskatchewan with the inauguration of Fix Auto Saskatoon East. Gurveer Randev, an avid automotive enthusiast and owner of several Fix Auto shops in Calgary since 2019, is at the helm of Fix Auto Saskatoon East. According to a recent press release celebrating the […]
Half Day: Average length of rental for Q4 2023 was 0.6 days lower than Q4 2022
Toronto, Ontario — The fourth-quarter 2023 overall average length-of-rental for collision-related car rentals was 16.4 days–just over a half-day lower than Q4 2022’s average LOR. Of all the provinces, Ontario had the highest LOR at 18.1 days, followed closely by Alberta at 17.1 days. Comparatively, Prince Edward Island (P.E.I) had the lowest LOR record at […]
Tuesday Ticker: Rivian hires longtime Apple hardware designer
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Rivian goes Apple picking for new hires, while AutoCanada marks a date for its Q4 2023 and full-year 2023 results call. AutoCanada’s annuals Edmonton-based dealer group, AutoCanada, will release its financial results on Thursday, March 7, 2024, before the markets open, the company announced this past Monday […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles go pole-to-pole; while autonomous vehicles park in small spaces
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, an electric vehicle has completed the first ever drive from the magnetic North Pole to South Pole; while autonomous robot, Parkie aims to help make vehicle parking become more efficient. Shoot for the Pole Scottish adventurers, Chris and Julie Ramsey recently completed their nine-month […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Alliston opens in Alliston, Ontario
Alliston, Ontario — CARSTAR is proud to announce the opening of CARSTAR Alliston in Alliston, Ont. Located at 7613 Hwy 89 West, the owner of CARSTAR Alliston, Ricky Tamber, has been in the industry since 2004, operating an independent facility. In 2020, Tamber joined the CARSTAR network with the opening of his first location, CARSTAR […]
Say Hi to Smith: IBIS USA 2024 announced Dave Smith stage partnership at Anaheim, Calif., event
London, United Kingdom — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) is thrilled to announce Dave Smith is joining the on-stage delivery team for IBIS USA 2024. As an industry veteran, Dave Smith brings a wealth of expertise to lead discussions at IBIS USA, which will be held in Anaheim, California, from March 19 to March […]
Charge Your Skills: Charlottetown-based college offering gov’t-funded course on EV maintenance
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — Holland College in Charlottetown, P.E.I, is offering a short-term subsidy course in electric vehicle maintenance. The five-day course is recommended for experienced mechanics and tuition is covered by the provincial government’s National College Fund. Craig Roche, program manager, says the goal is to give mechanics a greater comfort level in […]