Tuesday Ticker: Global stocks rise on first day of 2017 and AutoCanada nets positive attention
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — January 2, 2017 — The financial news is starting to flow again after the slow down of the holidays. This time around we look at AutoCanada’s ongoing consolidation of the dealership business, Uni-Select’s expected earnings in 2017, and much, much more! – As the new year dawns a report […]
CIAS names the best new auto tech of 2016
Toronto, Ontario — January 2, 2017 — The Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) has compiled a list of some of the most notable car tech of 2016, including new tech from VW that allows you to control various systems with the wave of a hand, Acura’s advanced cockpit technology and headlights that use actual computer controlled […]
GS27 launches new Ultra Protectant
Chicago, Illinois — January 2, 2017 — GS27 has announced a new addition to its line of interior automotive cleaning products. According to the company, the new Ultra Protectant is designed to easily recondition all plastic interiors. “GS27 Ultra Protectant is formulated to easily recondition all plastic interiors on a vehicle,” said Claire Andrieu, Communication […]
Fix Auto Chilliwack donates refurbished car to single mother
By Barett Poley Chilliwack, British Columbia — January 2, 2017 — A single mother and her family are going to find it a little easier to get around, thanks to the donation of a newly refurbished car by Fix Auto Chilliwack. In addition to being a single mom, Megan Voth is also the caregiver for […]
Manitoba’s top frauds include a wannabe Manitoban and a staged collision
Winnipeg, Manitoba — January 1, 2017 — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has unveiled its annual list of the top fraud investigations of 2016. This year’s list includes a staged collision, a perjuring pedestrian and a ‘luxury’ Porsche that wasn’t so luxurious after all. Smile! You’re on camera A pedestrian said he was hit by a […]
IBIS Report: France has ‘no significant, true independents’
By Barett Poley Peterborough, Ontario — January 1, 2017 — In France, the pressures of being a smaller country that is part of a larger union weigh heavily on the collision repair industry. Consolidation within the country has led to tougher times than usual for collision repair shops. The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) draws […]
