I-CAR to bring speakers, ‘Cool Tools’ to 2015 SEMA Show
Hoffman Estates, Illinois — October 23, 2015 — I-CAR is set to deliver leading vehicle technology discussions at SEMA 2015. Attendees can listen to forward-thinking presentations and watch live demonstrations on relevant topics and trends the collision repair industry is facing today. Starting November 3, I-CAR’s Jason Bartanen, Director of Industry Relations, will kick-off a […]
Coache Collision earns Audi and VW certification
By Mike Davey North Vancouver, British Columbia — October 23, 2015 — Audi Canada and Volkswagen Canada have announced the latest appointment to their Certified Collision Programs. Coache Collision in North Vancouver, BC, has met the requirements for the All Model (Steel) programs for both Audi and Volkswagen. Coache Collision is owned and operated by […]
CSN-Hutten Collision Centre breaks ground for new building
By Mike Davey Fergus, Ontario — October 23, 2015 — John Hutten says it was a desire to be “bigger, better, more efficient” that lay behind a recent decision to erect a new building that will house CSN-Hutten Collision Centre in Fergus, Ontario. Hutten, the facility’s owner, made the comment at a sod-turning ceremony at the […]
CARSTAR US acquired by Driven Brands
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 23, 2015 — The consolidation of the North American collision repair network continues with big news out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Auto industry conglomerate Driven Brands will acquire Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, a company better known here as CARSTAR US. This deal does not involve CARSTAR […]