Chicago Pneumatics’ CP8849 1/2” cordless impact wrench
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 22, 2018 — Rugged, powerful and durable – that’s how Chicago Pneumatics is describing its new CP8849 1/2” cordless impact wrench. Designed with two automatic shut-off positions and said to pack 850 ft. lbs. of torque, CP8849 was designed with the idea of taking something as powerful as […]
FAN’s Saskatchewan and Alberta meeting
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 22, 2018 — Earlier this month, Fix Automotive Network’s annual regional meeting for Alberta and Saskatchewan brought together more than 65 delegates from FAN’s corporate staff, insurance and fleet partners as well as Speedy Auto Service and NOVUS Glass franchise strategic partners. “Our annual regional meeting is a great […]
Automotive events in jeopardy at Skills N.S. competition
By Cindy Macdonald Toronto, Ontario — October 22, 2018 — Low enrollment is threatening the auto collision repair and car painting events at the 2019 Nova Scotia Skills Competition. Organizers say these two events have experienced low enrollment in the past and are at risk of cancellation. The local automotive industry is requested to pre-register for collision […]
Bid rigging investigation wraps up
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 22, 2018 — A nine-year investigation regarding the international bid-rigging conspiracy scheme of Toyota Corolla parts manufactured and sold in Canada has wrapped up, resulting in 13 guilty pleas and record-breaking fines totalling more than $86 million. Japanese car parts manufacturer INOAC Corporation, was the thirteenth guilty plea resulting in […]