Two Vancouver-based students recipients of annual industry scholarship
By Mike Pickford Vancouver, BC — August 5, 2016 — Since 2007, BC-based White and Peters Ltd. has been doing their part to support the next generation of collision repair technicians, offering scholarships to hard working, high-performing students at Vancouver Community College’s automotive programs. This year, there were two recipients of the annual award. Enrique […]
I-CAR releases new Value of Training tool, will present it at NACE
Anaheim, California — August 5, 2016 — Following years of development, I-CAR has unveiled a brand new business tool designed to calculate the dollar value of training industry technicians for shop owners and managers. The organization plans to present the program at NACE 2016, taking place in Anaheim, California from August 9 to 13. Appropriately […]
Fix Auto Canada welcomes Grande Prairie shop to its network
Grande Prairie, Alberta – August 5, 2016 — Fix Auto Canada welcomed another member into the fold on August 4th, announcing the addition of Fix Auto Grande Prairie North to its growing network of collision repair shops. The operation is a joint venture between shop co-owners Morris Wold and Clyde Power, who together bring a […]
The Autonomous Report: new automated taxi service on the way in Asia, and auto executives speak out against Tesla’s autopilot mode
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 5, 2016 — It’s been another busy week for the autonomous vehicle industry, with several developments from across the world making both global and local headlines. Amongst those, an Asian automotive firm is expected to test a small fleet of automated taxis next year, Uber is looking to […]