Virtual reality an emerging trend at 2017 AutoShow
Toronto, Ontario — February 20, 2017 — Virtual reality experiences seem to be emerging as a top trend among manufacturers and exhibitors at the 2017 Canadian International AutoShow, taking place until February 26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Whether it’s feeling the wind blow in your hair as you ride in a convertible, taking […]
Ontario apprentice numbers swell to over 700
Toronto, Ontario — February 20, 2017 — Continued heavy growth by new, interested and motivated young people in the collision repair industry has again propelled the apprentice numbers upward. Ontario reported that as of February 1, 2017 a total of 700 auto body and collision damage repair apprentices had registered with the Ontario College of […]
Tuesday Ticker: PSA Group in talks to buy part of GM and interest rates may be propping up auto sales
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — February 20, 2017 — Tuesday Ticker keeps you up to date on the financial news from companies in the collision repair sector and the larger automotive economy. This week we report on talks for PSA Group to buy GM’s European business, year-end results from AkzoNobel, expected mergers in the […]
Battle Scars: Villeneuve’s European Grand Prix winning car still bears the marks from the race
By Barett Poley Toronto, Ontario — February 20, 2017 — Is there anything that represents passion, heat, drive and motivation better than a Grand Prix car? Elementally speaking, it’s nothing more than some metal and plastic, fueled by a big-block heart and steered by a relatively small and fragile human being. But on a metaphysical […]
